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WCC 2012 Res 066 - Activity Report

General Information
IUCN Constituent: 
Headquarters
IUCN Constituent type: 
IUCN Secretariat
Period covered: 
2015
Geographic scope: 
Antarctica
In implementing this Resolution your organization has worked/consulted with...
IUCN Members: 
Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition ( ASOC ) / United States of America
IUCN Commissions: 
IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law 2013-2016 (WCEL)
IUCN Secretariat: 
Yes
Other non-IUCN related organisations: 
Commission on Conservation on Antarctic Marine Living Resources
Implementation
Indicate and briefly describe any actions that have been carried out to implement this Resolution: 
ActionDescription
Education/Communication/Raising awarenessParticipation to touristic cruise in the Southern ocean for communication and raising awareness on the vulnerability of Antarctic marine ecosystem to pollution threats
FundraisingSeveral intents to fundraise for working more on Antarctic policy.
Policy influencing/advocacyProviding CCAMLR members with information, documentation and tools for designation of marine protective areas in the CCAMLR area
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken: 
The issue of setting up a coherent MPAs network in the Antarctic and Southern Oceans is still moving on. Some countries are reluctant to put in place such a network despite the scientific evidence and the strong willingness of some other countries.
What challenges have you encountered in implementing this Resolution and what measures have you taken to overcome them?: 
Fund raising proposals
Identify and briefly describe what future actions are planned for the implementation of this Resolution: 
Future ActionDescription
FundraisingWithout correct level of findings, it is difficult to work in the Antarctic region. Moreover, very few donors are interested in working on Antarctic marine conservation.
Policy influencing/advocacyFollowing and influencing both the CCAMLR and the Antarctic Treaty debates and decisions