CO2464 Recommendaiton 2024 by Consensus

While recognising the need for meaningful participation of civil society at IWC meetings, the Commission did not feel it was appropriate to approve Sea Shepherd?s application for IWC observer accreditation at this time as it was not convinced that the organisation would contribute constructively to discussion on the business of the Commission. The Commission also noted that, under the current Rules of Procedure, Sea Shepherd could reapply for observer accreditation at any future meetings of the Commission.