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the conduit to scientists and specialists that empowers people to protect whales, dolphins and porpoises, their cultures and their homes.
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| episode 20: 2007 November 09 |
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E20: ACCOBAMS at a crossroads - seeking political will to protect whales and dolphins
 This week we speak with Dr Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara, Chair of the Scientific Committee of ACCOBAMS about the progress this important agreement is making.
ACCOBAMS is an intergovernmental agreement that aims to protect whales and dolphins in the Mediterranean and Black Sea from a range of threats including bycatch, chemical and noise pollution and to also take protective measures like securing important habitat for the animals.
But, much more political momentum needs to be created to really ensure that the whales and dolphins of this region notice a change. This is a job for civil society – because without public will there will be no political will and fine and progressive instruments like ACCOBAMS could be lost to us.
Episode tags - Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara, ACCOBAMS, whale, dolphin, porpoise, wildlife, protection
Photo credit: Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara. Photographer: Giovanni Bearzi
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| Presenter: Margi Prideaux |
| Posted: 2007 November 09 |
| Duration: 14:10 |
| File size: 5Mg |
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