Submitted by
SimardF
on Thu, 02/01/2018 - 09:38
General Information
Resolution
46523
Period covered
I. IUCN Constituencies implementing this Resolution
IUCN Members
Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères ( France )
IUCN Commissions
F517E09E-5094-E611-97F4-005056BA6623
FB17E09E-5094-E611-97F4-005056BA6623
IUCN Secretariat
Yes
Other non-IUCN related organisations
International Coral Refs Initiative (ICRI)
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Capacity-building
Convene stakeholders/Networking
Education/Communication/Raising awareness
Field activities
Fundraising
Policy influencing/advocacy
Scientific/technical activities
Describe the results/achievements of the activities
Capacity-building: In cooperation with Monaco and UNEP, ICRI Secretariat has launched a call for small innovative projects. % projects will be funded by the French Government. A call has been launched for funding 30 other quality projects by ICRI members and the private sector.
Convene stakeholders :France is chairing the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) since June 2016.
Education/Communication/Networking: ICRI published the following documents in 2017:
- Impacts of sunscreens on coral reefs a review of the scientific evidence, discussion of the issues, and recommendations for further research
- 3 fact sheets about the economic and social importance of coral reefs at a country and regional level (Caribbean, South East Asia, Indian Ocean)
- Eco-designed mooring for coral reef restoration
- IYOR 2018 Posters
ICRI is also assessing progresses of the Voluntary Commitments in relation with the SDG14, at https://oceanconference.un.org/COMMITMENTS/?COMMUNITY=2
Field activities: Support for national marine spatial planning in member countries includes spatial planning for coral reefs in the Pacific Reegion (IUCN ORO).
Fund raising : A mapping of international development cooperation for the conservation of coral reefs and mangroves has been commissioned to the Cambridge Nature Conservation Monitoring Center to identify geographical and thematic gaps in funding the protection of coral reefs in order to better guide potential donors to maximize the effectiveness of the funds. A dedicated website will be launched by ICRI in early 2018. On the basis of the studies carried out, it is already possible to draw lessons on trends, gaps and inconsistencies in the distribution of aid (large geographical disparities unfounded). The aim is for the future to continue to update this work, by feeding ICRI members the database that has been created, and to make it a support for coordination between donors.
Policy influencing/advocacy: At the last ICRI General Assembly, a resolution was adopted on strengthening the regulation of dredging activities in reef areas and another on support for investments in natural infrastructure that could improve resilience facing climate change. An ad hoc committee of ICRI was established to prepare a recommendation on the deployment of ecological moorings and other ecological engineering infrastructure to reduce damage to coral and seagrass beds. In addition, ICRI has just completed a detailed synthesis on the impact of sun creams and other endocrine disruptors on coral reefs. Following steps taken by French diplomacy, ICRI has also been able to welcome a new Member State, Burma.
Scientific/technical activities: Conducting research on several topics relevant to coral reef conservation such as impacts of sunscreen, eco-mooring, etc.
Convene stakeholders :France is chairing the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) since June 2016.
Education/Communication/Networking: ICRI published the following documents in 2017:
- Impacts of sunscreens on coral reefs a review of the scientific evidence, discussion of the issues, and recommendations for further research
- 3 fact sheets about the economic and social importance of coral reefs at a country and regional level (Caribbean, South East Asia, Indian Ocean)
- Eco-designed mooring for coral reef restoration
- IYOR 2018 Posters
ICRI is also assessing progresses of the Voluntary Commitments in relation with the SDG14, at https://oceanconference.un.org/COMMITMENTS/?COMMUNITY=2
Field activities: Support for national marine spatial planning in member countries includes spatial planning for coral reefs in the Pacific Reegion (IUCN ORO).
Fund raising : A mapping of international development cooperation for the conservation of coral reefs and mangroves has been commissioned to the Cambridge Nature Conservation Monitoring Center to identify geographical and thematic gaps in funding the protection of coral reefs in order to better guide potential donors to maximize the effectiveness of the funds. A dedicated website will be launched by ICRI in early 2018. On the basis of the studies carried out, it is already possible to draw lessons on trends, gaps and inconsistencies in the distribution of aid (large geographical disparities unfounded). The aim is for the future to continue to update this work, by feeding ICRI members the database that has been created, and to make it a support for coordination between donors.
Policy influencing/advocacy: At the last ICRI General Assembly, a resolution was adopted on strengthening the regulation of dredging activities in reef areas and another on support for investments in natural infrastructure that could improve resilience facing climate change. An ad hoc committee of ICRI was established to prepare a recommendation on the deployment of ecological moorings and other ecological engineering infrastructure to reduce damage to coral and seagrass beds. In addition, ICRI has just completed a detailed synthesis on the impact of sun creams and other endocrine disruptors on coral reefs. Following steps taken by French diplomacy, ICRI has also been able to welcome a new Member State, Burma.
Scientific/technical activities: Conducting research on several topics relevant to coral reef conservation such as impacts of sunscreen, eco-mooring, etc.
Challenges/obstacles encountered in the implementation of this Resolution and measures taken
No specific obstacles have been identified.
Challenges include fund raising (as always!)
Challenges include fund raising (as always!)
Future actions / activities needed for the implementation of this Resolution
ICRI proclaimed 2018 as the International Year of Coral Reefs, and is in contact with several private foundations interested in funding communication actions.
ICRI members called on the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) to make a global assessment of the state of coral reefs and mangroves by 2020, in time for climate change. the important international environmental deadlines that year (UNFCCC COP26, CBD COP15, etc.). Indeed, the last dates back to 2008.
ICRI members called on the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) to make a global assessment of the state of coral reefs and mangroves by 2020, in time for climate change. the important international environmental deadlines that year (UNFCCC COP26, CBD COP15, etc.). Indeed, the last dates back to 2008.
Are these actions/activities planned?
Yes
III. Status of implementation
Implementation status of this Resolution
Underway: implementation well-advanced
IV. Additional Information
External link(s)