Whaling

Background Info:

The International Whaling Commission (IWC) is an international body set up by the terms of the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling (ICRW), which was signed on 2 December 1946 to "provide for the proper conservation of whale stocks and thus make possible the orderly development of the whaling industry". This organization is voluntary and no treaty involved – so countries don’t necessarily have to abide by it. Also, not enforced by a government, almost like a support group. Countries such as Japan and Norway want to hunt whales without censure. Japan continues to whale hunt.

Resolutions:

THBT all countries need to join the IWC.

THW not trade with countries violating IWC.

PRO’s	CON’s
1. Protection – Protecting our environment and the world. Protecting our ecosystem.	2. Cultural – Whaling is a cultural activity and has to do with tradition.
3. Universal Standard – Every country should have a universal standard of no whaling or limiting whaling. No one country should have more or less.	4. National Sovereignty – Every country should be allowed to do what they want.
5.	6. Market – Whaling is a market for some people. That’s how they make their living.