Greater protections for Antarctica's emperor penguins, which could put restrictions on shipping and tourism, come under discussion on Tuesday as around 400 government officials and researchers from 50 countries meet in Hiroshima for an annual summit on the world's southernmost continent.
Issued on: 12/05/2026 - 06:31
Modified: 12/05/2026 - 16:46
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism will top the agenda at talks on Antarctica opening in Japan on Tuesday.
The annual meeting comprises the original 12 nations that signed the Antarctic Treaty – which now has 58 parties – as well as 17 others that conduct substantial research activity there.
