The Scientific Committee’s achievements and challenges

The Scientific Committee's achievements and challenges The report of the Scientific Committee (SC) at IWC69 showcases a year of significant achievements in cetacean research, further cementing its role as the primary body for whale and cetacean science within the International Whaling Commission (IWC). Despite financial pressures and budget cuts, the SC has continued its vital …

74th meeting of the CITES Standing Committee in full swing

74th meeting of the CITES Standing Committee in full swing Introduction The Standing Committee (SC) of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is currently gathering for its 74th meeting ('SC74) in Lyon, France. The committee paves the way for the 19th Conference of the Parties (COP), which …