India, Sept. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
India today underlined the need for conservation of whales and other cetaceans at the 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC-70), being held in Hobart, Australia, from 28.09.2026 to 02.10.2026.
In its Opening Statement at IWC-70, India emphasized the importance of continued collaboration among range countries, scientific institutions and relevant international organisations for effective cetacean conservation. India highlighted that improved scientific information on population status, distribution, movements, breeding ecology and threats is essential for strengthening conservation measures and supporting informed decision-making.
India reaffirmed its sup...