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Opposition to Japan's Resumption of Whaling

Summary

The European Parliament condemns Japan's resumption of whaling in the Antarctic, calling for an end to activities that violate international law and threaten marine biodiversity.
10 06.07.2016
Other
trade
environment
protection of animals
international relations

Key points

  • Japan has resumed whaling activities in the Antarctic Ocean under its new scientific research program.
  • The whaling activities are seen as a direct disregard for the International Court of Justice's ruling regarding the lack of scientific merit in such hunts.
  • The decision undermines the global moratorium on commercial whaling established by the International Whaling Commission.
  • The continued whaling activities could serve as an obstacle to the conclusion of trade agreements between the EU and Japan.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Japan’s decision to resume whaling in the 2015-2016 season MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Japan’s decision to resume whaling in the 2015-2016 season MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Japan’s decision to resume whaling in the 2015-2016 season MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Japan’s decision to resume whaling in the 2015-2016 season MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Japan’s decision to resume whaling in the 2015-2016 season Japan’s decision to resume whaling in the 2015-2016 season
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