In the lead up to next week's IWC meeting it’s encouraging to see so much focus in Australia on whales and whale protection. We are in a unique situation with just about everyone in Australia – the Government and opposition, the public and the media – agreeing on one thing; that whales must be protected.
Australians expect our Government to be leading the charge for whale protection. And, from what we've seen of late, this is a challenge Minister Garrett has taken on board.
Through Give Whales a Voice we’re urging Australians to stand behind the Government in calling for a future for the IWC that is about achieving true whale protection.
There has been a strong response here and internationally to the release of our video footage capturing a Norwegian whale hunt. This video shows the suffering that is inherent in the whaling industry, regardless of where in the world it occurs. It is a harsh reminder that the IWC really is bargaining with the lives of whales.
WSPA will be presenting this video to the IWC in a press conference demonstrating the brutal reality of the decisions being made by governments. At the same press conference we will be delivering the speech that has been made from the voices of thousands of Australians who have given whales a voice.
Thank you to all of you who have helped to make this speech possible. It is an essential part of our fight next week to turn the focus of the IWC to protecting whales, not whaling. We’ll keep you updated on developments at the IWC here and on Twitter.
Emily Reeves, WSPA
The image is a composite photograph (using over 300 close-up photographs) of 'Ella' an adult female minke whale, Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Photography by © Bryant Austin
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