Whale welfare put on the table at the IWC

 

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Some good news regarding whale welfare on the third day here at the IWC – a proposal by the UK to host an animal welfare and ethics workshop has been met with overwhelming support from 11 countries.

This is a great opportunity to seriously address the fundamental welfare problems of commercial whaling. The workshop will give the IWC much needed information on international animal welfare science and policies, and help delegates to make enlightened and progressive decisions on the issue.

The UK proposal was supported by Australia, as well as Belgium, Argentina, New Zealand, Ecuador, the Netherlands, Germany, Portugal, Costa Rica, India and Brazil.

It’s great to see another country speak out for the welfare of whales. WSPA is looking forward to working alongside the UK to ensure the workshop is a success - both for the IWC and for whales.

Emily Reeves, WSPA

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