Countries push to undermine ban on commercial whaling

Charities say calls at international meeting to lift restrictions are distraction from climate crisis and plastic pollution

A 40-year-old ban on commercial whaling is in danger after misleading" resolutions were put forward at the International Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting in Portoro, Slovenia.

The wildlife protection organisations OceanCare and Humane Society International said proposals by pro-whaling countries, including Antigua and Barbuda, could reverse progress made by the IWC.