Abstract
The slow pace of human response to environmental threats is identified as a major handicap to progress on conservation actions. Reasons for this include lack of political urgency on environmental matters, insufficient pressure of public opinion and variable commitment across countries. The value of ASCOBANS has been in bringing together on a regular basis both scientists and government advisors from Parties to focus attention upon this group of mammals facing serious conservation pressures. There are times when increased representation on the Advisory Committee from the scientific community might improve informed debate. Three important Range States (Ireland, Spain and Portugal) have not ratified the Agreement, thus diminishing its value. At present, unlike its sister Agreement, ACCOBAMS, the Agreement only applies to small cetaceans. For recommendations and resolutions to be converted to actions, it is necessary to set realistic targets and abide by them. This is best achieved by integrating management with binding law to ensure compliance.
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