Date : April 14, 2015
Notice (Press Briefing): Report of the IWC SC Expert Panel about Japan’s Proposal for the New Scientific Whale Research Program in the Antarctic Ocean (April 14, 2015)
post date : 2015.04.08
Press Briefing “Report of the IWC SC Expert Panel about Japan’s Proposal for the New Scientific Whale Research Program in the Antarctic Ocean”
Briefer: Mr. Joji Morishita, Japan’s Commissioner to the IWC
Last November, the Government of Japan submitted the proposed plan for the New Scientific Whale Research Program in the Antarctic Ocean (NEWREP-A) to the Scientific Committee of the IWC (International Whaling Commission).
The IWC Scientific Committee Expert Panel Workshop was held in February to review the plan, and the report of this Panel and Japan’s comments thereon will be made public on April 13. On this occasion, the FPCJ has organized a press briefing, inviting Mr. Joji Morishita, Japan’s Commissioner to the IWC.
Don’t miss this chance!
Date: April 14 (Tue), 2015, 11:00-12:00
Place: Foreign Press Center of Japan (6th floor, Nippon Press Center Bldg)
Language: English only
Embassy representatives and FPCJ supporting members may also attend the briefing as observers (admission free).
*No car park is available. Please use a nearby car park if you come by car.