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May 22, 2026
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Logo for the 48th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM48)


ATCM48 video (30sec ver.)

ATCM48 video (15sec ver.)

1. ATCM: Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting

  1. Parties that are conducting substantial scientific research activities in Antarctica are called Consultative Parties (29 Parties).
    At the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM), discussions take place on the peaceful use of Antarctica, promotion of scientific research, and the protection of Antarctic environment.
  2. The ATCM 48 is being held in the City of Hiroshima for the first time in 32 years in Japan.
    Date:
    May 11 (Mon) - 21 (Thu), 2026
    Venue:
    Hiroshima International Conference Center
    Main Agendas:
    tourism activities in Antarctica, impact of climate change on the Antarctic region
    Website:
    ATCM48 SecretariatOpen a New Window
  3. Communiqué of the 48th Meeting of the Consultative Parties to the Antarctic Treaty (link to press release)

2. Antarctic Treaty

The Treaty was adopted by 12 countries including Japan in 1959, entering into force in 1961 (Japan is one of the original signatories). As of December 2025, the number of Parties is 58.

Flyer for the 48th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM48)

3. Related events (Note) All events are conducted in Japanese language only.

Schedule Event Name Location
January 24, 2026 (Sat) - July 15, 2026 (Wed) Antarctica comes to the planetarium "Antarctic Healing -At the End of the Earth-" (Japanese)Open a New Window 5-Days Children's Culture and Science Museum (Hiroshima)
February 21, 2026 (Wednesday and holidays)
(Note) Recordings are now available. See “Related Videos”.		 Public Symposium "What is ATCM: The Future of Peace, Science, and the Environment Connecting Antarctica and Hiroshima" (ATCM Ambassador Uyama Speaker) (Japanese)Open a New Window Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (Hiroshima)
【Related Videos】
  1. Greetings from the Mayor of Hiroshima, Lecture by the Ambassador of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and more (Japanese)Open a New Window
  2. Messages from High School Students, Lectures, and more (Japanese)Open a New Window
  3. Panel Discussion (Japanese)Open a New Window
Saturday, March 21, 2026 ATCM-related event 1st "Antarctica is coming to Hiroshima" (Japanese)Open a New Window Hiroshima City Community Development Citizen Exchange Plaza (Hiroshima)
Saturday, April 18, 2026 Pre-event screening to commemorate the 48th Antarctic Treaty Conference (ATCM48)
Screening & Lecture on the Oldest Surviving Japanese Antarctic Documentary "Japanese Antarctic Expedition" with Piano Accompaniment (Japanese) (PDF) Open a New Window		 Hiroshima City Video Culture Library (Hiroshima)
Saturday, April 25, 2026 Riko Fes! (Sponsored by Hiroshima City) Special Program "White Peace Continent 'Antarctica' Symposium – YASUDA and Antarctica's Connection" (Japanese)Open a New Window Yasuda Women's University Ando Campus (Hiroshima)
Saturday, April 25, 2026 ATCM-related event 2nd "Antarctica is coming to Hiroshima soon!" (Japanese)Open a New Window Chaleo Central Square (Hiroshima)
Subscription Period：May 6 2026
Awards Ceremony：May 15 2026		 Youth Art Contest – “Antarctica: Peace and Environmental Protection” (Japanese only)Open a New Window Submission: Take a photo of your work and submit it online Awards Ceremony: Hiroshima International Conference Center
Sunday, May 10 2026 2026 ATCM Antarctic Governance Seminar
Peace and Science in Antarctica: A Message from Hiroshima (PDF) Open a New Window		 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Conference Room (1)
Sunday, May 22 2026 Kobe PCRC 6th Antarctic Public Symposium
Achievements at Hiroshima, and Remaining Challenges for the Incheon ATCMOpen a New Window		 Awaji Yumebutai International Conference Center, 1F Amphitheatre
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
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Sunday, September 27, 2026		 Special Exhibition "Great Antarctic Exhibition" (Japanese)Open a New Window
Exhibition Special Site (Japanese)Open a New Window		 National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Tokyo)

4. Media and press releases

(1) Press Releases and Press Briefings

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5. Social media outreach

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