Antarctica Day is celebrated on December 1. The first day of winter in 1959 was marked by the signing in Washington by twelve countries of the Antarctic Treaty, which prevents militarization and ensures the sovereignty of the continent. It was launched in honor of the international agreement in 2010 Antarctica Day which is celebrated around the world every year on December 1.

The event was created with the aim of popularizing the peace agreement, promoting increased interest of humanity in the icy continent and awareness of the need to protect it.

Perpetual Antarctic Treaty entered into force in June 1961, its effect extends to the entire territory of the continent. The agreement guarantees the mainland the status of a nature reserve, the spaces of which will be used exclusively for peaceful and scientific purposes.

According to the international agreement, a ban has been imposed on the extraction of minerals in Antarctica and the conduct of any military activities. This is the first global security agreement of the Cold War era that was aimed at controlling the use and use of weapons.

Currently, the number of countries participating in the agreement reaches more than five dozen, including Ukraine. This reflects the growing international recognition of the scientific and ecological values ​​of the coldest continent on the planet.