Giulia Foscari's Antarctic Resolution pushes for shared polar governance

Giulia Foscari Widmann Rezzonico, the founder of UNLESS, is spearheading an initiative to redefine Antarctica as a global commons. Her project, Antarctic Resolution, which debuted at the 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale, has transformed into an Open Access digital platform introduced with the exhibition "Resolutions for the Antarctic" in Toronto. Foscari emphasizes that Antarctica, which comprises 10% of the Earth's landmass and contains 70% of its freshwater, is threatened by melting ice and geopolitical conflicts. UNLESS aims to establish a shared Antarctic Data Space and revise the Antarctic Treaty to enhance collaboration among research stations. The initiative, supported by 150 experts, received the European Commission's Grand Prize for S+T+ARTS. Additionally, UNLESS initiated "Speak Up For Antarctica Now" in Berlin, partnering with multiple organizations for petitions and a Rally for Antarctica.