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WCC 2020 Res 022 - Activity Report

Submitted by marta.canchal on Fri, 12/20/2024 - 10:19
Information générale
Établissement d'un moratoire sur les sonars actifs à moyenne fréquence (MFA – 1 à 10 KHz) pour les exercices militaires maritimes menés en Macaronésie
Constituant de l’UICN: 
IUCN SSC Chair Office 2021-2025
Type de Constituant de l’UICN: 
IUCN Species Survival Commission 2021-2025
Période d’activité: 
2024
Zone géographique: 
Océan Atlantique
Pays/Territoire: 
Cabo Verde
Portugal
Spain
Implémentation
Indicate and briefly describe any actions that have been carried out to implement this Resolution: 
ActionDescriptionStatus
Rassembler des parties prenantes/R�seautageCollaboration and Working Group Formation Following the European Parliament events, efforts are underway to establish a working group with representatives from the Canary Islands, Madeira, Cape Verde, and the Azores. This group will coordinate efforts to extend the military sonar moratorium and consolidate regional commitments to marine conservation.- Aucun -
Education/Communication/SensibilisationAwareness and Outreach The successful touring exhibition featuring life-sized inflatable cetaceans has been pivotal in engaging over 10,000 visitors across the Canary Islands. This exhibition highlighted the impacts of military sonar on marine life and promoted the need for a comprehensive moratorium.On-going
Activit�s visant � influencer et/ou promouvoir les politiquesIn October 2023, we organized two major events at the European Parliament: The exhibition "From Red to Green: Preserving Europe's Most Biodiverse Region" highlighted the ecological significance of the Macaronesia and called for stronger protection measures for marine biodiversity. The event "Echoes of Protection: Extending the Military SONAR Moratorium to Macaronesia"specifically advocated for extending the successful military sonar moratorium currently in place in the Canary Islands to the rest of the Macaronesia. This included participation from stakeholders across the region and policymakers.- Aucun -
Quelles mesures ont été prises afin de surmonter ces obstacles ?: 
Challenges Encountered A primary challenge has been securing alignment and commitments from all regions involved. Efforts are ongoing to address these through dialogue and consistent engagement with regional stakeholders and policymakers.
Veuillez indiquer et décrire brièvement les activités planifiées par la suite pour la mise en œuvre de cette Résolution: 
Activité FutureDescription
Rassembler des parties prenantes/R�seautageThe next critical step is to secure a meeting with the NATO Ambassador to the EU, aiming to advocate for NATO’s recognition and support of the moratorium as a vital conservation measure.
Education/Communication/SensibilisationWe plan to expand the educational exhibition across additional European regions to further raise awareness and gather public and institutional support.