Iceland to propose whaling ban, leaving Norway and Japan isolated
The bill would end commercial whaling in Iceland, where 80 fin whales had been caught this season and conservation groups have pressed for years.
- Iceland's government will submit a bill in February to implement "a permanent ban on whaling," leaving Norway and Japan as the only two countries continuing commercial whaling operations.
- Despite a 1986 international moratorium to protect whale populations, commercial whaling persisted; Norway resumed in 1993 and Iceland in 2006, targeting Fin whales classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
- In this year's hunting season, 80 Fin whales were caught as of September 9, beneath the 150-whale quota. Iceland's interim government issued a five-year license in 2024 to its sole remaining Whaling company, sparking years of protests.
- Wendy Higgins, a Humane World for Animals spokeswoman, said "There is considerable political and public support for this bill to ban commercial whaling, and compelling ethical, veterinary, legal and conservation reasons to hope it succeeds."
- While the moratorium permits indigenous groups in Alaska and Greenland to hunt whales for cultural needs, Japan remains isolated after withdrawing from the International Whaling Commission in 2019.
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Kronen Zeitung
suedtirolnews.itIceland wants to end commercial whaling. The government in Reykjavik wants to bring in a bill for a permanent ban in February, announced it on its website. The whaling in the island state causes protests by animal protectionists and celebrities for years.
The decision comes as this year's hunting season has led to the death of dozens of fin whales, despite international protests to protect the species.
Iceland Proposes Historic Whaling Ban: A Blow to Commercial Whaling Industry | Science-Environment
Iceland's government plans to introduce a bill in February to ban whaling, which would leave only Norway and Japan continuing commercial whaling. This proposed legislation has significant political and public support, offering compelling ethical, veterinary, and conservation reasons. The ban could permanently end Iceland's controversial whaling industry.
If Iceland prohibits commercial whaling, this is only permitted in Norway and Japan.
Iceland to propose whaling ban, leaving Norway and Japan isolated - The Tribune
Iceland’s government will submit a bill in February to ban whaling, a move that would leave Norway and Japan as the only two countries in the world to continue commercial whaling. Whaling in Iceland has sparked years of protests from animal welfare campaigners and Hollywood celebrities. The bill will include “a permanent ban on whaling,” […]
Iceland moves to permanently ban commercial whaling
Iceland’s government will submit a bill in February to ban whaling, a move that would leave Norway and Japan as the only two countries in the world to continue commercial whaling. Whaling in Iceland has sparked years of protests from animal welfare campaigners and Hollywood celebrities. Iceland plans permanent whaling ban The bill will include […]
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