Whaling Under Legal Review In Iceland

Whaling Under Legal Review In Iceland; Urge The Prime Minister To Ban Whaling For Good!

 

A groundbreaking 269-page government report in Iceland may soon redefine the future of the country’s whaling practices. The Minister of Fisheries, following extensive public consultations, is on the brink of making a pivotal decision that could fundamentally transform Iceland’s approach to whaling. The report explores three potential paths: maintaining the status quo, implementing a complete ban on whaling, or introducing stricter regulations, according to the Captain Paul Watson Foundation.

 

While the ban on whaling in Iceland is not yet assured, the report suggests a decisive shift towards increased transparency and legal accountability, bringing the possibility of a ban much closer. Regardless of the outcome, current laws will require comprehensive revision, the goal is to introduce new legislation in the next session.

 

This decision represents a critical challenge to Iceland’s legal stance on whaling. For the first time, a total ban is being seriously considered, emphasizing the urgent need for public advocacy, global awareness, and decisive measures to guide Iceland towards an ethical future free from whaling.

 

This wave of change mirrors a global trend. Iceland’s largest fin whaling company, Hvalur hf., has announced it will not engage in the 2025 season due to financial losses and a shrinking market in Japan. However, Tjaldtangi ehf. may still hunt up to 217 minke whales this season—the first such hunt since 2021.

 

Iceland, along with Japan and Norway, remains one of the few countries continuing to defy the International Whaling Commission’s long-standing ban on commercial whaling. While global conservation efforts are gaining momentum, they remain painfully slow for the whales in immediate danger. The drive towards a sustainable future must accelerate to safeguard these majestic creatures before it’s too late.

 

“I urge Iceland to take this historic step to permanently ban the archaic practice of whaling. Such a ban would symbolize compassion and progress, setting an example for the rest of the world on the importance of protecting our precious marine life. This is a pivotal moment for Iceland to establish a global precedent for a sustainable and ethical future for generations to come,” stated Katie Cleary, President of Peace 4 Animals.

 

Please urge Iceland’s Prime Minister, Kristrún Mjöll Frostadóttir, to ban whaling once and for all by signing the petition HERE!

 

Source: worldanimalnews