Norway faces concerns as whaling quota increases for 2026

Norway faces concerns as whaling quota increases for 2026

It has been announced that Norway’s commercial whaling quota will increase by 235 whales in 2026, raising concerns among NGOs. The quota has risen to 1,641 common minke whales. Authorities have described the increase as largely administrative, reflecting unused quota carried over from previous seasons. Despite this explanation, the decision has drawn criticism from several environmental organisations. Critics argue that any expansion of the quot…