1946 Convention

The 1946 Convention refers to the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling, established by the International Whaling Commission (IWC). It set international rules to manage whale hunting, aiming to conserve whale populations and prevent overhunting. The Convention encourages sustainable practices, scientific research, and the protection of certain whale species. It creates a framework for member countries to cooperate, implement regulations, and establish measures like catch limits, protected areas, and monitoring to ensure whales are preserved for future generations.