CLEAN: Strong lobbying behind Japan's success at CITES, say MEPs

The transcript discusses the conflict between short-term and long-term economic gains in fishing, highlighting Japan's success and Europe's failure in international negotiations. It also covers the EU's struggle to form a unified position, Japan's efforts to gain global support for bluefin tuna, and Africa's divided stance on elephant protection.

What is a potential consequence of prioritizing short-term economic gains over environmental sustainability?

• Increased biodiversity

• Depletion of natural resources

• More job opportunities

• Long-term economic stability

How did Japan's approach to international agreements differ from Europe's?

• Europe was more proactive

• Europe had more international allies

• Japan actively sought global support

• Japan was less organized than Europe

What was a key reason for Europe's failure in international negotiations?

• Overconfidence

• Excessive resources

• Too much global support

• Lack of a unified position

What was the outcome of the debate on elephant protection in Africa?

• Elephants were downlisted

• Elephants were fully protected

• Protection was extended

• No changes were made

What was a major issue in the African debate on elephant protection?

• Division among countries

• Complete agreement on proposals

• Unified support for downlisting

• Consensus on protection measures