Sea Shepherd is a non-profit conservation organisation based in Friday Harbour, Washington. Their aim is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of marine wildlife, in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. On April 6 1981, Sea Shepherd was registered as a charitable organisation in Oregon. The first voyage to protect and publicise the illegal hunting of grey whales was launched in May 1981. By mid 1981, the ship documented illegal Soviet whaling activities off the coast of Siberia. On return to the United States, the evidence was turned over to Congress. In early 1982, Sea Shepherd launched their second campaign to Iki Island in Japan to negotiate with Japanese fisherman over the slaughter of dolphins. Sea Shepherd are a global actor as they have the power to influence and encourage change, while being
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Sea Shepherd’s aim is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of marine wildlife, in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. They achieved this in the 2009/2010 campaign Operation Waltzing Matilda. The Sea Shepherd fleet followed the Japanese whaling fleet for three weeks and not a single whale was killed. The operation was hailed as a success, and cost Japan tens of millions of dollars in loses.
Discuss the role of your non-state actor in relation to the system of global governance and its relationship with other global actors. Sea Shepherd’s role is to investigate, document and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities at sea. They worked with the International Whaling Commission (IWC) to come to a resolution with support from the United States and Australia in 2014. This, and Australia taking Japan to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) lead to Japan losing their whaling permits.
Discuss the extent and limitations of power of your non-state
Sea Shepherd’s aim is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of marine wildlife, in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. They achieved this in the 2009/2010 campaign Operation Waltzing Matilda. The Sea Shepherd fleet followed the Japanese whaling fleet for three weeks and not a single whale was killed. The operation was hailed as a success, and cost Japan tens of millions of dollars in loses.
Discuss the role of your non-state actor in relation to the system of global governance and its relationship with other global actors. Sea Shepherd’s role is to investigate, document and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities at sea. They worked with the International Whaling Commission (IWC) to come to a resolution with support from the United States and Australia in 2014. This, and Australia taking Japan to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) lead to Japan losing their whaling permits.
Discuss the extent and limitations of power of your non-state