Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs
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Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP) is an international association that develops and promotes best practice in managing the support of scientific research in Antarctica. Members are composed of national research programs who respective governments are signatories to the Antarctic Treaty committing the continent as a natural reserve.
Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs | |
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Headquarters | Christchurch, New Zealand |
Membership | 33 members 4 observers |
Establishment | 1988 |
Website www |
COMNAP members are responsible for the operation of around 80 research stations and the other infrastructure that supports science across Antarctica. Its secretariat is in Christchurch, New Zealand.[1] COMNAP has an observer status and reports its activities at the yearly Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings.[2]