Submitted by
vanhamc
on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 17:33
General Information
Resolution
44093
IUCN Constituent
Headquarters
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Secretariat
Period covered
Geographic scope
Global
Actors involved in implementing this Resolution:
IUCN Members
Conservation International ( United States of America )
4D34E397-B7A3-E011-96D3-002655853524
Jeju Special Self-Governing Province ( Republic of Korea )
72CE514B-B8A3-E011-96D3-002655853524
Natural Resources Defense Council ( United States of America )
The Nature Conservancy ( United States of America )
Wildlife Conservation Society ( United States of America )
IUCN Commissions
4D425C2B-891E-E211-8DEB-002655853524
D8AB0375-AA64-E211-A73D-002655853524
5B1D7F64-8114-E211-8DEB-002655853524
4BCB792B-8114-E211-8DEB-002655853524
IUCN Secretariat
Yes
Other non-IUCN related organisations
Ecocity Builders, UCLG, Stockholm Resilience Centre, WWF Sweden, Institute for Advanced Sustsinability Studies Potsdam
II. Implementation
Challenges / obstacles encountered in the implementation of this Resolution
Other
Describe any challenges encountered in implementing this Resolution and the measures taken
There is a disconnect between the strict focus on a certification system envisioned by the Jeju Government and the Working Groups’ preference for a system that focuses on a process or standard to recognize achievements. To overcome this we will follow the lessons learned from the Green List.
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken
The minutes of the 1st meeting of the Working Group have been shared with all members and a summary of key recommendations has been developed that serves as a basis for the next steps in developing the WEH system and the following principles for successful implementation have been defined:
• Nature-based solutions are the focus of this project in order to stay close to IUCNs expertise and mandate to act, and to strengthen the implementation of IUCNs global programme
• Scientific credibility
• No duplication of efforts, but building on existing successful initiatives
• Raising awareness for the value of nature – strengthening the evidence base of social and economic benefits of nature
• Contribute to the protection, restoration and enhancement of biodiversity and ecosystems
• A platform for connecting organisations and networks, sharing of knowledge and best practices and for joint action
• A system that works for all subnational governments, independent of size or location
• Nature-based solutions are the focus of this project in order to stay close to IUCNs expertise and mandate to act, and to strengthen the implementation of IUCNs global programme
• Scientific credibility
• No duplication of efforts, but building on existing successful initiatives
• Raising awareness for the value of nature – strengthening the evidence base of social and economic benefits of nature
• Contribute to the protection, restoration and enhancement of biodiversity and ecosystems
• A platform for connecting organisations and networks, sharing of knowledge and best practices and for joint action
• A system that works for all subnational governments, independent of size or location
Identify and briefly describe what future actions/activities are planned for the implementation of this Resolution
Future action / activity
Convene stakeholders/Networking
Description
- Conference call with members of the WEH Working Group to follow-up on the process of certification, evaluation and development of indicators
- Establishment of the Steering Committee and invitation to be sent to candidates for 1st meeting in Paris in December, once date is agreed
- Establishment of the Steering Committee and invitation to be sent to candidates for 1st meeting in Paris in December, once date is agreed
Future action / activity
Scientific/technical activities
Description
- Clarify the definition of certification and what the requirements are in comparison to other less stringent approaches (e.g. principles or standards) – above all we need to limit the costs of compliance to make WEH an attractive initiative for our target audience: subnational governments
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III. Additional Information
External link(s)
Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN Secretariat