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WCC 2012 Res 079 - Activity Report

Submitted by SimardF on Sun, 09/27/2015 - 16:19
General Information
Protection of the deep ocean ecosystem and biodiversity from the threats of sea bed mining
IUCN Constituent: 
Headquarters
IUCN Constituent type: 
IUCN Secretariat
Period covered: 
2015
Geographic scope: 
Global
In implementing this Resolution your organization has worked/consulted with...
IUCN Members: 
Te Ipukarea Society ( TIS ) / Cook Islands
IUCN Commissions: 
IUCN Commission on Ecosystems Management 2013-2016 (CEM)
IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law 2013-2016 (WCEL)
IUCN Secretariat: 
Yes
Other non-IUCN related organisations: 
International Seabed Authority
Implementation
Indicate and briefly describe any actions that have been carried out to implement this Resolution: 
ActionDescription
Policy influencing/advocacyParticipating to debates and negotiations at ISA technical meetings and CoPs.
Scientific/technical activitiesProviding best available scientific knowledge and generating new knowledge through oceanographic campaign for a better understanding of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning of Sea Mounts
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken: 
Biodiversity conservation is better taken into consideration at ISA level and inputs are provided for the definition of conservation areas.
What challenges have you encountered in implementing this Resolution and what measures have you taken to overcome them?: 
Fund raising
Identify and briefly describe what future actions are planned for the implementation of this Resolution: 
Future ActionDescription
Policy influencing/advocacyContinuing influencing ISA discussions and negotiations on deep sea conservation
Scientific/technical activitiesMore scientific knowledge is needed in order to understand the ecosystem functioning of theses deep sea areas