The Commission adopted by vote the Resolution on Responsibilities Related to Commercial Whaling Activities as presented in Document IWC/69/9.5/01/Rev1.

The Commission agreed by consensus to adopt the Resolution on Synergies between the IWC, the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted thereunder, and the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction as presented in Document IWC/69/9.4/01/Rev2.

The Commission agreed by consensus to adopt the Resolution on Co-operation in Antarctica as presented in Document IWC/69/9.3/01/Rev1.

Following consultations, a decision was not sought at IWC69 on the draft Resolution on the Implementation of a Conservation and Management Program for Whale Stocks aimed towards the orderly Management and Development of the Whaling Industry. Work will continue intersessionally between interested Contracting Governments and representatives of civil society to continue dialogue on the issues raised in this proposal and aim to bring a new proposal to IWC70. Any efforts to meet in-person will be in a manner that does not require additional resources from the Commission.

The Proponents withdrew the Resolution on Food Security but will continue to work with interested parties during the intersessional period and develop a revised Resolution for consideration at IWC70

The Commission voted on the proposal to amend the Schedule to create a South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary as presented in Document IWC/69/8.1/01. Having not received the required number of votes, the proposal is not adopted. The proposed Schedule Amendment received 40 Yes votes, 14 No votes and 3 abstentions. This fell below the 41 Yes votes required for the Schedule Amendment to be adopted.

The Commission adopted the ASW Sub-Committee?s Report and its recommendations.

The Commission noted that the ASW Sub-Committee agreed to close its current recommendations which show the excellent progress made on this key part of the IWC?s responsibilities since the two workshops of the ASW Working Group.

The Commission decided that the ASW Sub-Committee will facilitate a discussion among the hunters from the relevant ASW countries to consider the term ?aboriginal? as it applies to their whaling and report back to IWC70 on whether they wish any further action on the use of that term.

The Commission determined by consensus that all the ASW countries have complied with the approved timeline and that the information provided represents a status quo continuation of the hunt. The Commission therefore agreed that the conditions of Schedule paragraph 13(a)(6) have been met and
the ASW Strike/Catch Limits can be extended for six years.