国際｜ウナギ国際取引規制の否決 / International | Rejection of International Eel Trade Regulations

Summary

At the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) held on December 4, a proposal to regulate international trade in all species of eel, including the Japanese eel, was rejected.

Japan is the largest consumer of eel, relying on imports for about 70% of its domestic supply. As a result of this decision, challenges related to the management and conservation of eel resources will continue to persist.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Log: Chako, did you hear that the international regulations on eel trading were rejected? I wonder how these decisions are made.
Chako: Really? I can’t believe it! Unlike something like war, you can’t just decide these things easily. Why was the regulation rejected?
Log: It’s true that resource protection is important. But Japan imports a lot of eel, so I think there are economic reasons behind it too.
Navi: The rejection of the eel trading regulations likely reflects Japan’s position as a consuming country. Additionally, the issue of resource management will continue to be debated.
Chako: I see. But eels are on the brink of extinction, so we really need to take better care of them!

Admin’s Note

The rejection of international trade regulations for eel is a complex issue when considering both environmental protection and economic factors. Particularly, with Japan being the largest consumer, it’s concerning to think about how resource management will be handled. As Chako mentioned, more proactive measures are needed to protect species that are at risk of extinction. I look forward to observing how this situation develops in the future.