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Agenda of the Pew Whales Commission
The objective of the Pew Whales Commission is to consider ways to address and resolve the issues outlined in the 33 ‘elements/issues’ contained in document IWC/60/24 “Chair’s Summary of the Outcome of Discussions on the Future of the IWC” (Santiago, June, 2008) and related issues and to make recommendations accordingly, for the reform of the IWC and its constituent instrument, the ICRW, to ensure the effective operation of the IWC in the future. A Policy Guide of the Pew Whales Commission has been prepared to assist the participants in their preparations.
Monday 9th February 2009
09:15 |
Participants arrive at the Auditorium of the Luso-American Foundation. |
09:30 - 10:15 |
Opening session:
- Welcome address by Charles Buchanan, Managing Director, Luso-American Foundation
- Opening address by Dr. Humberto Rosa, Environment Secretary of State, Government of Portugal
- Introduction of the Agenda by Dr. Peter Bridgewater, Chair of the Pew Whales Commission
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10:15 - 11:45 |
Cluster 1: Science and precautionary management
Presenter: Dr. W.K. de la Mare (PDF)
- Commercial whaling moratorium
- Revised Management Procedure
- Revised Management Scheme
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11:45 - 13:15 |
Cluster 2: Overview of current whaling activities
Presenter: Dr. Russel Leaper (PDF)
- Coastal whaling (i.e. in EEZ)
- Research under Special Permits
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13:15 - 14:30 |
Lunch at FLAD |
14:30 - 16:30 |
Cluster 3: Compliance and Enforcement
Presenter: Dr. Al Gillespie (PDF)
- Compliance and Monitoring
- Objections and reservations
- By-catch and infractions
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16:30 - 18:00 |
Cluster 4: Conservation tools
Presenter: Dr. Susan Lieberman (PDF)
- Whale-watching/non-lethal use
- Trade restrictions
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18:00 - 19:30 |
Cluster 5: Links with UNCLOS and other instruments
Presenter: Duncan Currie (PDF)
- Developments in ocean governance
- Sanctuaries
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20:00 - 22:30 |
Dinner hosted by the State Secretary for the Environment of Portugal |
Tuesday 10th February
09:30 |
Chair’s comments |
10:00 - 13:00 |
Elements of a negotiated agreement |
13:00 - 14:30 |
Lunch at FLAD |
14:30 - 15:30 |
Round Robin session
Facilitated by Richard Black |
15:30 - 17:30 |
The way forward |
17:30 - 18:30 |
Chairman’s Summary |
Wednesday 11th February
10:00 - 11:30 |
Press Conference |
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Chairman
Members of the Commission
Registered Observers
At 28th January the following observers (in alphabetical order) have confirmed their participation at the meeting of the Pew Whales Commission:
- Ms. Nienke Beintema - ENB Writer.
- Mr. Richard Black - Environment Correspondent, the BBC.
- Mr. Duncan Currie - Director, Globelaw. Legal Advisor to the Pew Whales Commission.
- Professor William de la Mare - Scientific Advisor to the Pew Whales Commission.
- Mr. Birima Fall - WWF WAMER Communications Officer.
- Ms. Ana Fernandes - Writer, Publico, Portugal.
- Mr. Bo Fernholm - Sweden's IWC Commissioner.
- Mr. Arni Finnsson - President, Icelandic Nature Conservation Association.
- Ms. Sue Fisher - Policy Director, WDCS.
- Dr. Al Gillespie - Legal Advisor.
- Dr. João M. Gonçalves - University of the Azores .
- Mr. Dan Goodman - Councillor, Institute for Cetacean Research, Japan.
- Mr. Russel Leaper - Scientific Advisor.
- Dr. Sue Lieberman - Species Director, WWF International.
- Mr. Andrew McNee - Alternate IWC Commissioner for Australia
- Dr. David McNiell - Writer, Tokyo, Japan.
- Dr. Jorge Palmeirim - Portugal's IWC Commissioner.
- Dr. Lorenzo Rojas - Mexico's IWC Commissioner.
- Ms. Karen Sack - Head of Political & Business Unit, Greenpeace International.
- Dr. Marina Sequeira - Scientific Advisor to the Portuguese IWC Delegation, Institute for the Conservation of Nature.
- Mr. Matt Sommerville - ENB Writter.
- Mr. Allan Thornton - Environment Investigation Agency, Director.
- Mr. Jose Truda Palazzo - Brazil's IWC Alternate Commissioner.
- Ms. Monica Verbeek - Seas at Risk, Executive Director.
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