× 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. Resolution on Review of Observer Status Document type Resolution Reference number 1998-12 Date May 16, 1998 SourceUNEP, 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 CONCERNED that the laws of some Contracting Governments have been violated by international organisations having or seeking observer status in the IWC. CONCERNED that some Contracting Governments of the IWC, in particular small developing countries, have received threats of economic coercion and threats against individuals, due to the policies expressed in this organisation. AWARE of the fragile nature of the economies in small developing countries making them particularly vulnerable to threats of economic boycott. WISHING to address the concerns voiced in a constructive and effective manner. DECIDES that the Advisory Committee consider the following addition to the Rules of Procedure and report to the 51st Annual Meeting: “The accreditation of an international organisation referred to in [Rule of Procedure] C.1.(b) would be subject to immediate review and decision upon submission to the IWC by a Contracting Government of legal evidence that such an organisation has violated the laws of the Contracting Government or has threatened any individual; or upon submission of documentation that such an organisation has caused economic hardship to the Contracting Government because of participation or views expressed in the IWC.”