The International Whaling Commission - IWC
The IWC was established in 1946 as the global body responsible for management of whaling and conservation of whales. Today the IWC has 88 member countries. The mandate has not changed but many new conservation concerns exist and the IWC work programme now also includes bycatch & entanglement, ship strikes, ocean noise, pollution and debris, and sustainable whale watching.
LATEST NEWS FROM THE IWC:
Day Five: an intensive and successful meeting concludes
Today
The Chair observes: 'At almost 80 years of age, the IWC has never been more relevant.'
LATEST NEWS FROM THE IWC:
Day Four: three Resolutions adopted and a report from the Scientific Committee
Today
Collaboration, communication and scientific excellence on the agenda for the penultimate day of IWC69.
LATEST NEWS FROM THE IWC:
Day Three: consensus reached on a range of issues
Yesterday
Welfare, conservation and a two-year budget all agreed by consensus on Day 3 of the Commission meeting in Peru.
LATEST NEWS FROM THE IWC:
Discussions well underway with introduction of new work programme and budget proposals
2 days ago
Day Two at the IWC sees ambitious proposals for new areas of work and the start of budget discussions.
LATEST NEWS FROM THE IWC:
Day One: consensus on Aboriginal Subsistence Whaling and wide-ranging presentations on science and conservation
3 days ago
The 69th meeting of the IWC opened today in Lima, Peru with consensus on quotas for aboriginal subsistence whaling and appreciation for the work of the science and conservation committees
Whaling, conservation & welfare issues including whale watching and small cetaceans.
International Whaling Commission
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