Article 24. Entry into force

Sometimes Goodbyes are Not Forever: Japan’s Hypothetical Re-accession to the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling

“…In general, a convention's terms are interpreted following a static approach, hence, establishing the meaning at the time the convention was concluded. 80 Exceptionally, generic terms "must […] be deemed to have [been] accepted" 81 by the parties to be interpreted evolutionary. 82 A number of developments regarding the perception of the term conservation took place during the past decades, such as at the Stockholm Conference, the Brundtland Commission or the Earth Summit.…”

“…80 Exceptionally, generic terms "must […] be deemed to have [been] accepted" 81 by the parties to be interpreted evolutionary. 82 A number of developments regarding the perception of the term conservation took place during the past decades, such as at the Stockholm Conference, the Brundtland Commission or the Earth Summit. 83 Central to these events was the idea of sustainable development.…”