Decisions at IWC69 The following decisions were taken at IWC69 on 26 September 2024. Schedule amendments Schedule amendment to establish a South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary (SAWS) (Agenda item 8.1) A necessary majority of 75% must be achieved in order to make amendments to the Schedule. The vote results are as follows: Yes: 40No: 14Abs: 3 …
Newly elected chairs and next meeting Although the election of chairs was initially scheduled for later in the meeting, it was decided to move it forward due to the fact that the voting on the Schedule amendment to establish the South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary (SAWS) and the five resolutions under consideration will take place in …
Whale welfare efforts are supported by consensus The International Whaling Commission’s Working Group on Whale Killing Methods and Welfare Issues (WKM&WI) continues its essential work on improving the welfare of whales impacted by human activities. The WKM&WI Working Group convened to review reports, training initiatives, and recommendations, with a focus on enhancing the humaneness of …
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The report of the Working Group on Operational Effectiveness is adopted by consensus The International Whaling Commission (IWC) is continuously evolving to address modern challenges, and the recent report from the Working Group on Operational Effectiveness (WGOE) at IWC69 marks another step in this direction. With three key recommendations concerning exceptional circumstances and payment plans, …
Hungary and the EU Member States table Resolution on Legal Obligations in Commercial Whaling Hungary, on behalf of the EU member states, tabled a third resolution addressing the legal obligations surrounding commercial whaling activities. This proposal seeks to remind nations of their responsibilities under international law, particularly within the framework of the United Nations Convention …
Hungary and the EU push for synergies with Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and BBNJ Agreement Hungary, on behalf of the EU member states, tabled a resolution aimed at strengthening the IWC’s alignment with two critical global frameworks: the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and the United Nations Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond …
A proposal to closely cooperate with Antarctic governance body receives broad support Hungary, on behalf of the European Union member states, tabled a resolution that seeks to deepen cooperation between the IWC and the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) in Antarctica. This resolution addresses the increasing importance of collaboration between …
The Food Security Resolution and its controversial reception — again A key resolution on food security was put forward by Ghana, supported by several co-sponsors as the latest attempt to have the role of whales in food security recognised. As at IWC68 in 2022, this resolution triggered a lively and at times polarising debate within …
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A new proposal to establish a South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary (SAWS) Brazil and its co-sponsors – Argentina, Ecuador, Uruguay, South Africa, and Gabon – tabled a proposal for the South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary (SAWS) as the third sanctuary established by the Commission.1 First introduced in 1998, this proposal aims to create a sanctuary that would …
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Rethinking the future of sustainable whaling - Antigua & Barbuda's tabled proposal A draft resolution submitted by Antigua & Barbuda at the plenary introduces a significant challenge to the longstanding commercial whaling moratorium established in 1982. Co-sponsored by St. Lucia, the resolution advocates for the development of a conservation and management programme aimed at lifting …
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