| Text: |
Recommendation SC2047 supported the Government of Timor-Leste in their pursuit of sustainable marine tourism and encouraged continued communication with them regarding whale watching guidelines. The Government continues to seek expert advice on how to improve its whale tourism management. An intersessional correspondence group was formed to continue this communication. In this context, the Committee warmly welcomes these updates on the whale watching situation in Timor-Leste. The Committee recommends the Conservation and Scientific Committees directly assist the Government of Timor-Leste to: (1) develop and finalise national whale watching legislation to regulate, monitor and support sustainable whale tourism; |