Submitted by
catord
on Mon, 09/07/2015 - 14:17
General Information
Resolution
44107
IUCN Constituent
IUCN SSC Network support team 2013-2016
IUCN Constituent type
5D1F7370-8114-E211-8DEB-002655853524
Period covered
Geographic scope
Global
Actors involved in implementing this Resolution:
IUCN Members
Conservation International ( United States of America )
IUCN Commissions
5B1D7F64-8114-E211-8DEB-002655853524
IUCN Secretariat
Yes
Other non-IUCN related organisations
Chelonian Foundation
II. Implementation
Challenges / obstacles encountered in the implementation of this Resolution
Lack of financial funds
Lack of human resources
Lack of scientific knowledge
Lack of political will
Describe any challenges encountered in implementing this Resolution and the measures taken
As with most other species-related actions, there are always limitations with resources to conduct the work needed.
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken
Both the IUCN SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group and the IUCN SSC Marine Turtle Specialist Group are some of our most active Specialist Groups in the SSC and are continuing implementation towards the implementation of this resolution. The Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group has been particularly involved in CITES-related turtle issues (e.g. developing guidance for the making of non-detriment findings for turtle species in international trade). The Marine Turtle Specialist Group has been particularly focused on such initiatives as the State of the World’s Sea Turtles (SWOT) and Global Sea Turtle Tracking Initiative.
Identify and briefly describe what future actions/activities are planned for the implementation of this Resolution
Future action / activity
Policy influencing/advocacy
Description
Regarding the request in the resolution to ensure that the 2013–2016 IUCN Programme includes actions with regard to turtles, there is no specific reference in the plan regarding turtles but work on these species as well as all species as per the remit of the work of the Global Species Programme and SSC is captured in the plan re: the focus on species conservation research and action on the...
Future action / activity
Scientific/technical activities
Description
The update of the Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle and Marine Turtle Action Plans has not been completed yet though there have been some regional plans / conservation strategies completed for marine turtles.
III. Additional Information
Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN SSC Steering Committee 2013-2016