Indicate which actions have been carried out to implement this Resolution :
Capacity-building
Scientific/technical activities
Describe the results/achievements of the actions taken:
Progress was made in obtaining funding to produce IUCN WCPA Best Practice Guidelines on cultural and spiritual significance of nature in the governance and management of protected and conserved areas. Most of the year has been spent in achieving a draft manuscript which is now at the stage of being reviewed for publication.
The Specialist Group has been active in developing several other publications that serve to advance the implementation of the resolution.
What challenges/obstacles have been encountered in the implementation of this Resolution and how were they overcome :
The main obstacle has been to use a volunteer network to produce a manuscript that can be published by IUCN.
Briefly describe what future actions are needed for the implementation of this Resolution:
Finalise the publication of the Best Practice Guidelines and ensure that relevant advice is given in policy fora.
Are these actions planned for yet:
