Category: International Whaling Commission

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Die Internationale Walfangkommission darf das Menschenrecht auf angemessene Nahrung nicht ignorieren

Die Internationale Walfangkommission darf das Menschenrecht auf angemessene Nahrung nicht ignorieren (Hier klicken, um zu der englischen, spanischen und französischen Version dieses Artikels zu gelangen) Im September 2024 wird die Internationale Walfangkommission (IWC) ihr 69. Treffen in Lima, Peru (IWC69) abhalten. Wie bei früheren Treffen werden auch diesmal kontroverse Themen diskutiert, die erneut die tiefen …

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The International Whaling Commission cannot duck the human right to adequate food

The International Whaling Commission cannot duck the human right to adequate food (Click here for the Spanish, French and German versions of this article) In September 2024, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) will hold its 69th meeting in Lima, Peru (IWC69). As during previous meetings, controversial issues will be discussed, highlighting once again the deep divides …

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New article in Nature

New article in Nature Alongside former chair of the International Whaling Commission (IWC), Peter Bridgewater, Ray Kim, Robert Blasiak and Nikolas Sellheim argue: 'Dismantle ‘zombie’ wildlife protection conventions once their work is done', using the IWC as an example of how much resources are wasted even though the organisation does not serve a purpose anymore. …

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New academic article published: “The Challenge of the Quorum at the International Whaling Commission”

New academic article published: "The Challenge of the Quorum at the International Whaling Commission" Dr Nikolas Sellheim's article "The Challenge of the Quorum at the International Whaling Commission" has been published in the Journal of International Wildlife Law & Policy. Without the quorum - a minimum number of decision-makers - a body cannot start discussions, …

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Contract awarded: Sellheim Environmental to carry out survey on indigenous and human rights instruments for the IWC

Contract awarded: Sellheim Environmental to carry out survey on indigenous and human rights instruments for the IWC Dr Nikolas Sellheim and his colleague Jessica Lefevre (United States) have been awarded a contract to carry out a survey on indigenous and human rights instruments by the International Whaling Commission (IWC). The project aims to improve the …

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The evolution of the International Whaling Commission – an ArcGIS StoryMap

The International Whaling Commission (IWC) as a rather unique body in international environmental governance. For one, because it has been 'paralysed' for several decades because of disputes over its way forward. For another, because it has been accompanied by controversy of some of its whaling members. In an ArcGIS StoryMap, we briefly shed light on …

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2-minute survey on the attitude towards whales and whaling

2-minute survey on the attitude towards whales and whaling Later on this year, Routledge will publish the book Japan's Withdrawal from International Whaling Regulation: Implications for Global Environmental Diplomacy, edited by Dr Nikolas Sellheim & Prof Joji Morishita. The book will be a collection of articles that consider the IWC from different perspectives in light of …

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No vote on the South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary at the International Whaling Commission

No vote on the South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary at the International Whaling Commission Introduction The establishment of a South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary (SAWS) was once again an agenda item for the International Whaling Commission (IWC) during its 68th meeting in Portoroz, Slovenia. This time, it was the governments of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay aiming to …

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The International Whaling Commission prepares for global emergencies by amending voting rights

The International Whaling Commission prepares for global emergencies by amending voting rights (Disclaimer: A more detailed analysis of regime effectiveness and voting rights will appear in the December-issue of The Conservation & Livelihoods Digest) Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has forced international environmental governance into a standstill. Only in 2022, the first in-person meetings have convened …

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