Whale Wars
Synopsis
Japan has been accused of vote buying at the International Whaling Commission, using aid to influence small nations like Dominica to support its whaling agenda.
Synopsis
Athetherton Martin, a former environment minister from Dominica, reveals how Japan has influenced votes at the International Whaling Commission. The documentary details Japan's alleged use of aid to secure support from smaller nations like Dominica, which has faced economic challenges. It also covers Australia's efforts to counter Japan's push for commercial whaling, including a lobbying trip by Environment Minister Ian Campbell to the Solomon Islands. The film presents a complex picture of international politics surrounding whale conservation.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See how Japan's strategies impact whale conservation efforts.
- Meet Athetherton Martin discussing vote buying at the IWC.
- Find out why Australia is lobbying Pacific leaders against whaling.
Did You Know
- Humpback whale numbers dropped to just a couple of hundred before 1986.
- Since 1986, humpback whale populations have recovered to tens of thousands.
- Dominica, a small nation, uses its IWC vote to support Japan's whaling.
- Japan has been accused of vote buying at the IWC to influence decisions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of humpback whales?
Since the end of full scale whaling in 1986, humpback whale numbers have recovered to tens of thousands.
What country uses its vote at the IWC to support Japan in whaling?
Dominica uses its vote at the International Whaling Commission to support Japan in the killing of whales.
What strategy does Japan have regarding commercial whaling?
Japan has a long-term strategy to return to commercial whaling despite accusations of vote buying at the IWC.
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