Indicate which actions have been carried out to implement this Resolution :
Convene stakeholders/Networking
Policy influencing/advocacy
Describe the results/achievements of the actions taken:
• Much of the following done in close collaboration with IUCN France Committee and members.
• Organization of an expert panel discussion on IUCN Resolution 122 in the lead up to CBD COP15, the upcoming CBD SBSTTA meeting and other ocean conservation-related events in 2022. Webinar covered science and equity, issues of governance, social licence, finance, liability, and alternatives for a decarbonised future. Replay webinar 1 and webinar 2.
• Attendance to the 27th Session of the International Seabed Authority Council and Assembly Meetings:
o From 21 March-1 April 2022;
o From 18 July to 5th August 2022; and
o From 31 October-11 November 2022
• Promotion at UNFCCC COP27 in consultation with Government of Chile
• Contribution to DeepSea Day on 5th December
• Update of the IUCN issues brief: Deep-sea mining - resource | IUCN
What challenges/obstacles have been encountered in the implementation of this Resolution and how were they overcome :
• Limited capacity to follow the ISA proceedings, especially as remote attendance is not always made possible by the ISA Secretariat. Sending a representative for IUCN has helped follow and intervene on behalf on the Union.
• Lack of transparency from ISA
• Not having a unified language – moratorium is putting some stakeholders off in openly supporting the resolution.
Briefly describe what future actions are needed for the implementation of this Resolution:
• As the Government of Nauru notified the ISA in June 2021 of their intention to start deep-sea mining triggering a rush to finalise the ISA regulations by summer 2023, IUCN will continue pushing for a moratorium unless and until the conditions detailed in resolution 122 are met.
• Continue to building a coalition of willing using international gatherings (COPs etc…) to gain and maintain momentum
Are these actions planned for yet:
