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flag New Zealand hosts the first Southern Hemisphere Antarctic Parliamentarians Assembly to boost global efforts for Antarctic conservation.

flag New Zealand will host the third Antarctic Parliamentarians Assembly in Wellington on December 8–9, the first time the event is held in the Southern Hemisphere. flag Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced the gathering, bringing together lawmakers and experts to strengthen global cooperation on protecting Antarctica. flag The event focuses on preserving the continent as a natural reserve for peace and science under the 70-year-old Antarctic Treaty System, amid growing threats from climate change, sea level rise, ocean warming, and geopolitical interest. flag The assembly, chaired by National MP Andrew Bayly, aims to build a global network of parliamentary advocates for long-term conservation and sustainable governance.

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