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WCC 2020 Res 074 - Progress Report

General information
IUCN Constituencies implementing this Resolution
IUCN Members: 
Sociedad Geológica de España ( SGE ) / Spain
Sociedad Española para la Defensa del Patrimonio Geológico y Minero ( SEDPGYM ) / Spain
International Association for the Conservation of Geological Heritage ( ProGEO ) / Sweden
IUCN Commissions: 
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2021-2025 (WCPA)
IUCN Secretariat: 
Yes
Other non-IUCN related organisations: 
IUGS, UNESCO
Implémentation
Indicate which actions have been carried out to implement this Resolution : 
Scientific/technical activities
Describe the results/achievements of the actions taken: 
The IUCN members that have proposed this Resolution, in coordination with the IUCN Focal Point for geoheritage topics, Tim Badman, have established a working group to develop a first version of Key Geoheritage Areas Guidelines. The IUCN WCC 2020 Resolution 074 requests the Director General and WCPA to: “...support the development of a detailed study envisaging the establishment of a future IUCN initiative on Key Geoheritage Areas, as a complement to the existing Key Biodiversity Areas programme, in order to protect geoheritage sites of global conservation significance and move towards more integrated nature conservation”.

One IUCN member reported a geological reserve being established, and another on progress with a botanical expedition.
What challenges/obstacles have been encountered in the implementation of this Resolution and how were they overcome : 
The main challenges will come ahead! Once the guidelines are defined, it will be necessary to engage IUCN in this initiative and invite other relevant organisations to establish a partnership that will assure the KGA's governance.
Briefly describe what future actions are needed for the implementation of this Resolution: 
The headline focus on KGA is advancing but needs to secure additional time and resources for implementation. There is excellent engagement with supportive IUCN members.
Are these actions planned for yet: 
Yes
Status of implementation
Status of implementation for this Resolution: 
Initiated: first stages of implementation