1. Proposal made to regulate all eel species globally under the Washington Convention, due to concerns about illegal trade and overexploitation.
2. Discussion on this proposal will take place at a conference in Uzbekistan in November-December. Adoption requires support from two-thirds of voting parties.
3. Japan, a significant consumer of eels, is against the proposal due to potential price increases for domestic consumption if import restrictions are imposed.
2. Discussion on this proposal will take place at a conference in Uzbekistan in November-December. Adoption requires support from two-thirds of voting parties.
3. Japan, a significant consumer of eels, is against the proposal due to potential price increases for domestic consumption if import restrictions are imposed.
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Proposal to regulate global eel species under the Washington Convention due to illegal trade and overexploitation. Discussion at Uzbekistan conference in November-December, requiring two-thirds support for adoption. Japan, a significant consumer, opposes due to potential price increases from
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251016_15/#summary
Date: Oct. 16, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-16
Created: 2025/10/17 14:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 00:06
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