Antje Neumann holds a Ph.D. from Tilburg University. As a lawyer trained in Germany, she has specialized in Antarctic and Arctic Law and works as Assistant Professor at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Akureyri. Concerning Polar Law issues, she has published several book chapters, journal articles and policy briefings.

Based on a study of wilderness protection in three Arctic countries, Antje Neumann identifies numerous 'lessons learnt' which could improve the protection of Antarctica's wilderness, in particular with regard to the increasing and diversifying tourism in the region.