Posts Tagged ‘Denmark’
Denmark plays a dangerous game at the IWC
I remember as a child learning never to threaten to do something without the will to see it through. So what is Denmark playing at in threatening to leave the IWC if it does not get a compromise for Greenland on its demands for an increasied quota? In a report from Flensborg Avis online, Denmark’s Foreign…
Read MoreThe Islands of Bird Hunters
Swiss journalist Hans Peter Roth shares his thoughts about his current trip to the Faroe Islands. As he continues his collaboration with WDC, we welcome his perspectives and outreach in the Islands. It´s good to be back! My fourth trip to the Faroe Islands has started off very intense and informative. The people are friendly…
Read MoreJapan and the 'will they, won't they show?'
Recent press reports appeared at first glance to indicate that Japan was considering suspending it Antarctic whaling operations. The initial euphoria felt by many members of the public proved ill founded when it was revealed that Japan was simply preparing to refurbish its factory whaling ship, the Nissan Maru. The Japanese government has now indicated…
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