A milestone for indigenous rights at the IWC: Consensus on subsistence whaling The Aboriginal Subsistence Whaling (ASW) Sub-Committee at IWC69 presented its report that underscored the importance of managing whale populations in a way that balances cultural traditions and the sustainable use of whale stocks by indigenous communities. The discussions reaffirmed the IWC's commitment to …
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The Conservation Committee’s work is praised, but discussions moved to future agenda item The Conservation Committee’s report delivered an overview of its achievements in cetacean conservation. The Committee’s ongoing work on bycatch mitigation, vessel strikes, and whale watching, as well as its alignment with broader international environmental frameworks, drew praise from several delegations. One of …
Quorum quarrels: While efforts were made to change the rules, they still remain in place The contentious issue of quorum, first ignited during the heated discussions surrounding the South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary at IWC68, resurfaced at IWC69, sparking another round of debate within the Plenary. Despite the efforts of the Working Group on Operational Effectiveness …
IWC69 opens with discussions over visa delays and voting rights The first session of IWC69 commenced this morning, and what was meant to be a smooth start was overshadowed by frustrations over visa delays and financial arrears, impacting both attendance and voting rights. Out of the 88 members of the Commission, 65 are registered members …
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Preliminary discussions at IWC69 highlight key debates on whaling and indigenous rights The 69th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC69) has begun in Lima, Peru, with early sessions focusing on Aboriginal Subsistence Whaling (ASW) ahead of tomorrow’s much-anticipated Plenary. These preliminary discussions have already surfaced important debates about the future of whaling quotas, indigenous …
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