UN seeks global instrument to protect marine biodiversity
Apr 03, 2014, at 05:43 pm
New York, Apr 3 (IBNS): United Nations Member States have begun a series of meetings in New York to discuss the need for an international instrument that would regulate the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity beyond countries' national jurisdiction.
Japan: UN court rules against whaling activities in Antarctic
Apr 01, 2014, at 06:32 pm
New York, Apr 1 (IBNS): The United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled against Japan in a case involving charges by Australia that the country was using a scientific research programme to mask a commercial whaling venture in the Antarctic.
