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Resolution on Norwegian Whaling

Document type
Resolution
Reference number
1998-1
Date
May 16, 1998
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Status
Adopted
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems, Sea
Treaty
International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling (Dec 2, 1946)
Meeting
50th Meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC50)
Website
crm.iwc.int
Abstract

The International Whaling Commission
HAVING ESTABLISHED zero catch limits for commercial whaling in paragraph 10 (e) of the Schedule;
CONCERNED that the Government of Norway, having lodged an objection to paragraph 10 (e) of the
Schedule, has unilaterally authorised commercial whaling on minke whales;

CONCERNED ALSO that, despite IWC Resolutions 1995-5, 1996-5 and 1997-3 calling on the Government of
Norway to halt immediately all whaling activities under its jurisdiction, Norway has again increased the quota
it sets for commercial whaling;

REAFFIRMING its view that commercial whaling should not take place while paragraph 10 (e) of the
Schedule remains in force.

NOW THEREFORE THE COMMISSION:
CALLS UPON the Government of Norway to reconsider its objection to paragraph 10 (e) of the Schedule and
to halt immediately all whaling activities under its jurisdiction.