Whales-online.org speaks to Mr Robert Hepworth, Executive Secretary with the UN's Convention for the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (also known as CMS), about the status and future of cetacean conservation.

The 30 minute interview, which commences with an introduction by Margi Prideaux, covers a wide range of topics.
It begins with a synopsis of current and recent evnts and agreements in connection to the Year of the Dolphin.
Robert Hepworth highlights the role for civil society in implementing real conservation in many areas of the world.
The development of partnership has been a key element of the campaign, and cooperations between NGOs, IGOs and private partners are a key issue, even though views of certain aspects may differ.
Several examples of successe in the Yod are mentioned.
Finally, Mr. Hepworth gives an outlook of what he thinks the coming years will bring concerning conservation networks, also for other species.


Interview "CMS and the power of partnership for whales and dolphins" with CMS Ex. Secr. Robert Hepwort on whales-online.org


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