International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling
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The International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling is a 1946 international treaty that established the International Whaling Commission and provides the legal framework for regulating whaling and conserving whale populations worldwide.
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Target entity: International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling Context triple: [international whaling moratorium, basedOn, International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling]
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international whaling moratorium
The international whaling moratorium is a global ban on commercial whaling established by the International Whaling Commission to allow whale populations to recover from overexploitation.
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Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals
The Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals is an international environmental agreement that regulates the protection and management of seal populations in the Antarctic region under the broader Antarctic Treaty System.
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International Whaling Commission
The International Whaling Commission is a global body established to regulate whaling and conserve whale populations through international agreements and management measures.
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Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources
The Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources is an international agreement that regulates the protection and sustainable use of marine ecosystems in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica.
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1995 Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks
The 1995 Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks is an international treaty that strengthens and details global rules for the sustainable use and conservation of fish stocks that migrate across or occur in multiple national jurisdictions and the high seas.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling Target entity description: The International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling is a 1946 international treaty that established the International Whaling Commission and provides the legal framework for regulating whaling and conserving whale populations worldwide.
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A.
international whaling moratorium
The international whaling moratorium is a global ban on commercial whaling established by the International Whaling Commission to allow whale populations to recover from overexploitation.
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B.
Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals
The Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals is an international environmental agreement that regulates the protection and management of seal populations in the Antarctic region under the broader Antarctic Treaty System.
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C.
International Whaling Commission
The International Whaling Commission is a global body established to regulate whaling and conserve whale populations through international agreements and management measures.
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D.
Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources
The Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources is an international agreement that regulates the protection and sustainable use of marine ecosystems in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica.
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1995 Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks
The 1995 Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks is an international treaty that strengthens and details global rules for the sustainable use and conservation of fish stocks that migrate across or occur in multiple national jurisdictions and the high seas.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
environmental agreement
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international treaty ⓘ multilateral treaty ⓘ |
| allows |
objection procedure to amendments
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withdrawal by contracting governments ⓘ |
| basisForDecision | scientific advice on whale populations ⓘ |
| bindingOn | states that have ratified or acceded to it ⓘ |
| category |
treaty concluded in 1946
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treaty on animal conservation ⓘ |
| containsProvision |
International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Schedule to the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling
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| createdBody | International Whaling Commission ⓘ |
| dateSigned | 1946-12-02 ⓘ |
| depositary |
United States government
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surface form:
Government of the United States of America
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| enteredIntoForce | 1948-11-10 ⓘ |
| established | International Whaling Commission ⓘ |
| field |
marine living resources management
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whale conservation ⓘ |
| governingBody | International Whaling Commission ⓘ |
| hasEffectOn | conservation status of whale populations ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| legalFrameworkFor | International Whaling Commission ⓘ |
| mechanism | amendable schedule of regulations ⓘ |
| negotiatedAfter |
World War II
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surface form:
Second World War
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| partiesAreCalled | contracting governments ⓘ |
| placeSigned | Washington, D.C. ⓘ |
| predecessor | International Agreement for the Regulation of Whaling (1937) ⓘ |
| providesFor |
catch limits for whale species
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designation of whale sanctuaries ⓘ protection of certain whale species ⓘ regulation of whaling areas ⓘ regulation of whaling methods ⓘ regulation of whaling seasons ⓘ |
| purpose |
conservation of whale stocks
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orderly development of the whaling industry ⓘ regulation of whaling ⓘ |
| region | worldwide ⓘ |
| regulates |
aboriginal subsistence whaling
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commercial whaling ⓘ scientific whaling ⓘ |
| relatedTo | moratorium on commercial whaling ⓘ |
| requires | national implementation of whaling regulations by parties ⓘ |
| scope | global ⓘ |
| shortName | ICRW ⓘ |
| subject |
whales
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whaling industry ⓘ |
| subjectHasRole | founding treaty of the International Whaling Commission ⓘ |
| yearSigned | 1946 ⓘ |
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Subject: International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling Description of subject: The International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling is a 1946 international treaty that established the International Whaling Commission and provides the legal framework for regulating whaling and conserving whale populations worldwide.
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