Submitted by
saikiaa
on Mon, 09/07/2015 - 04:47
General Information
Resolution
44108
IUCN Constituent
Asia Regional Office
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Secretariat
Period covered
Geographic scope
South and East Asia
Country/Territory
Bangladesh
India
Nepal
Pakistan
Actors involved in implementing this Resolution:
IUCN Members
Bombay Natural History Society ( India )
Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation ( Nepal )
Ministry of Environment and Forest ( Bangladesh )
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change ( India )
National Council for Conservation of Wildlife, Ministry of Climate Change ( Pakistan )
IUCN Commissions
I don't know
IUCN Secretariat
Yes
II. Implementation
Challenges / obstacles encountered in the implementation of this Resolution
Lack of financial funds
Describe any challenges encountered in implementing this Resolution and the measures taken
There has been a challenge in finding funding for support the regional aspects of the implementation of this Resolution. IUCN Asia regional office was not successful in submitting a PIF for a regional initiative to the GEF. However, there are efforts underway to identify other sources of funding including the EU.
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken
The outcome of supporting the range states through the Regional Initiative has led to action on banning the use of diclofenac, a veterinary drug which has been the prime cause of mortality in the gyps vulture species. In addition, there have been country level action plans developed including ecosystem valuation of services provided by vultures
Identify and briefly describe what future actions/activities are planned for the implementation of this Resolution
Future action / activity
Other
Description
The various regional actions including transboundary vulture conservation measures will be implemented once funding is obtained for the regional project.
Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN Secretariat