The Commission accepted the offer from Australia to host IWC70 in 2026.

The Commission approved the membership of the Bureau, with Belgium to remain, Brazil to replace Argentina, Togo to replace Ghana, and Antigua and Barbuda to replace Saint Lucia.

The Commission appointed the representative of Benin, Dr Urbain Brito, as Vice-Chair of the Commission for the next biennial period.

The Commission appointed the representative of Australia, Dr Nick Gales, as Chair of the Commission for the next biennial period.

The Commission noted the Update on Co-operation with Other Organisations.

The Commission adopted the Scientific Committee?s Report and its recommendations.

The Commission requested the Science Liaison Group to consider the question of a Comprehensive Assessment of North Pacific fin whales and bring back a recommendation to IWC70.

The Commission adopted the Conservation Committee?s Report and its recommendations, noting the support in principle from the Government of Cambodia for the Irrawaddy river dolphin CMP.

The Commission adopted the Infractions Sub-Committee?s Report.

The Commission adopted the Whale Killing Methods and Welfare Issues Working Group?s Report and its recommendations.