The Commission approved the creation of a new Intersessional Correspondence Group for Fundraising with the Terms of Reference included in Document FA/69/4.3/01 and invited interested Contracting Governments to join the Group.

The Commission authorised the Chair and Vice-Chair to approve any potential new offers on the sale of the Red House should they fall below the œ1.25m threshold set at IWC68, are around market value and are no lower than the net book value of the Red House.

The Commission noted the progress of the Voluntary Assistance Fund to date and thanked the donors for their ongoing support.

The Commission adopted by vote the Resolution on Responsibilities Related to Commercial Whaling Activities as presented in Document IWC/69/9.5/01/Rev1.

The Commission agreed by consensus to adopt the Resolution on Synergies between the IWC, the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted thereunder, and the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction as presented in Document IWC/69/9.4/01/Rev2.

The Commission agreed by consensus to adopt the Resolution on Co-operation in Antarctica as presented in Document IWC/69/9.3/01/Rev1.

Following consultations, a decision was not sought at IWC69 on the draft Resolution on the Implementation of a Conservation and Management Program for Whale Stocks aimed towards the orderly Management and Development of the Whaling Industry. Work will continue intersessionally between interested Contracting Governments and representatives of civil society to continue dialogue on the issues raised in this proposal and aim to bring a new proposal to IWC70. Any efforts to meet in-person will be in a manner that does not require additional resources from the Commission.

The Proponents withdrew the Resolution on Food Security but will continue to work with interested parties during the intersessional period and develop a revised Resolution for consideration at IWC70

The Commission voted on the proposal to amend the Schedule to create a South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary as presented in Document IWC/69/8.1/01. Having not received the required number of votes, the proposal is not adopted. The proposed Schedule Amendment received 40 Yes votes, 14 No votes and 3 abstentions. This fell below the 41 Yes votes required for the Schedule Amendment to be adopted.

The Commission adopted the ASW Sub-Committee?s Report and its recommendations.