× Information on this section of ECOLEX comes from the InforMEA Portal which compiled information from MEA Secretariats with the support of the European Union. The accuracy of the information displayed is the responsibility of the originating data source. In case of discrepancy the information as displayed on the respective MEA website prevails. CO2464 Recommendaiton 2024 by Consensus Document type Reference number CO2464 Date Sep 22, 2024 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Wild species & ecosystems, Sea Treaty International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling (Dec 2, 1946) Meeting IWC69 | IWC Biennial Commission Meeting Website crm.iwc.int Abstract While recognising the need for meaningful participation of civil society at IWC meetings, the Commission did not feel it was appropriate to approve Sea Shepherd?s application for IWC observer accreditation at this time as it was not convinced that the organisation would contribute constructively to discussion on the business of the Commission. The Commission also noted that, under the current Rules of Procedure, Sea Shepherd could reapply for observer accreditation at any future meetings of the Commission.