Submitted by
SimardF
on Sat, 09/26/2015 - 15:18
General Information
Resolution
44041
IUCN Constituent
Headquarters
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Secretariat
Period covered
Geographic scope
Global
Actors involved in implementing this Resolution:
IUCN Members
The Pew Charitable Trusts ( United States of America )
IUCN Commissions
76F669AB-F83A-E211-A73D-002655853524
4BCB792B-8114-E211-8DEB-002655853524
IUCN Secretariat
Yes
II. Implementation
Challenges / obstacles encountered in the implementation of this Resolution
Lack of scientific knowledge
Describe any challenges encountered in implementing this Resolution and the measures taken
Generate scientific knowlegde on selected areas and topics
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken
The UNGA decided in January 2015 to open negotiations on an implementing agreement of UNCLOS on biodiversity conservation in ABNJ.
Nairobi Convention and Abidjan Convention decaled their interest to extend their competencies on areas beyond national jurisdiction.
The International Seabed Authority is taking steps towards measures for avoiding and mitigating impacts of future deep sea mining operations in The Area.
Nairobi Convention and Abidjan Convention decaled their interest to extend their competencies on areas beyond national jurisdiction.
The International Seabed Authority is taking steps towards measures for avoiding and mitigating impacts of future deep sea mining operations in The Area.
Identify and briefly describe what future actions/activities are planned for the implementation of this Resolution
Future action / activity
Policy influencing/advocacy
Description
Continuing actions for influencing the negotiation process toward the decision on a strong implement agreement for biodiversity in ABNJ.
Continuing actions for influencing the decisions to conserve biodiversity in ABNJ diverse levels : Regional Seas Conventions, Regional Fisheries Management Organizations, International Seabed Authority, amongst others.
Continuing actions for influencing the decisions to conserve biodiversity in ABNJ diverse levels : Regional Seas Conventions, Regional Fisheries Management Organizations, International Seabed Authority, amongst others.
Future action / activity
Scientific/technical activities
Description
Continue to provide scientific knowledge on selected areas and topics relevant to biodiversity conservation in ANBJ
Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN Secretariat