Indicate which actions have been carried out to implement this Resolution :
Convene stakeholders/Networking
Education/Communication/Raising awareness
Scientific/technical activities
Describe the results/achievements of the actions taken:
The IUCN constituents mentioned above (5 members and 3 commissions plus the secretariat) have collaborated towards completing a series of actions thus far. Online meetings were held with the CEM Rewilding Thematic Group to coordinate action; A website was developed detailing the resolution, the working group, and its recent activities (https://iucn-rwg.org/); a webinar was organized for SCB Europe on rewilding, introducing the resolution and the working group (https://conbio.org/groups/sections/europe/activities-fall-2021-webinar-series/); terms of reference were developed for the Rewilding Working Group, detailed here https://iucn-rwg.org/iucn-rewilding-working-group-terms-of-reference/; and a working group was established to implement the resolution.
This is the landing page of the working group that has been set up: https://iucn-rwg.org/
Additionally, The French National Committee of IUCN has been engaged in the promotion of free evolution as a preferred management method for Community Protected Areas - the explanatory guide to the concept is currently being drafted. The French Committee has also been engaged in the promotion of this work and bringing it to the attention of protected area network managers and institutions in charge of protected area planning, and in the elaboration of the cartography of the gradients of potential naturalness in metropolitan continental France.
What challenges/obstacles have been encountered in the implementation of this Resolution and how were they overcome :
The implementation of the resolution is in its early stages, so it is a little too soon to say. The rationale for the resolution and the working group however highlights important challenges that we will need to remain aware of - IUCN constituents have different perspectives on rewilding while the resolution aims to arrive at not only consensus but an IUCN Policy on rewilding. The resolution is also timebound to be completed prior to the next World Conservation Congress.
Briefly describe what future actions are needed for the implementation of this Resolution:
The working group has already planned several activities. This includes organizing at least 3 meetings of the Rewilding Working Group in 2022, finalising the production of a revised set of rewilding principles and definition; at least 3 meetings with CEM's RTG, to coordinate action; at least two emails to all IUCN groups listed in the resolution, as well as all focal points for our resolution, updating them on progress and seeking input; organizing a session on restoration and rewilding at INTECOL 2022, where the resolution and its implementation will be discussed; producing a revised definition of rewilding, based on CEM's RTG work and consultation with ~100 stakeholders; producing a revised set of rewilding principles, based on CEM's RTG work and consultation with ~100 stakeholders.
Additionally, it is important to ensure that the French National Committee of IUCN is connected with the working group that has been set up.
Are these actions planned for yet:
