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General Information
Resolution
46523
Period covered
Activities to implement this Resolution from Activity Reports
| Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec | Activities Overview | Description | Status | Action |
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| Field activities | La France préside depuis juin 2016 l’Initiative Internationale pour les Récifs Coralliens (ICRI). A cet égard, avec la coopération de Monaco et du PNUE, le Secrétariat français a lancé un appel à petits projets innovants, et en financera cinq. Il a également lancé un appel à financement d’une trentaine d’autres projets de qualité par des membres de l’ICRI et par le secteur privé. | Completed | Full activity report | |
| Fundraising | Une cartographie de l’aide internationale au développement (bilatérale et multilatérale) en faveur de la conservation des récifs coralliens et des mangroves a été commandée au Centre de surveillance de la conservation de la nature de Cambridge, afin de pouvoir identifier les lacunes géographiques et thématiques dans le financement de la protection des récifs coralliens. Le site internet dédié sera lancé par l’ICRI début 2018. Cela permettra de mieux orienter les bailleurs potentiels afin de maximiser l’efficacité des fonds. Sur la base des études réalisées, il est d’ores et déjà possible de tirer des enseignements sur les tendances, les manques et les incohérences dans la répartition de l’aide (importantes disparités géographiques non fondées). L’objectif est, pour l’avenir, de continuer à actualiser ce travail, grâce à l’alimentation par les membres de l’ICRI de la base de données qui a été constituée, et d’en faire un support pour la coordination entre les bailleurs de fonds. | On-going | Full activity report | |
| Policy influencing/advocacy | Lors de la dernière Assemblée générale de l’ICRI, une résolution a été adoptée sur le renforcement de la réglementation relative aux activités de dragage dans les zones récifales et une autre sur le soutien aux investissements en faveur des infrastructures naturelles susceptibles d’améliorer la résilience face au changement climatique. Un comité ad hoc de l’ICRI a été créé pour préparer une recommandation sur le déploiement de mouillages écologiques et d’autres infrastructures de génie écologique permettant de réduire les dommages subis par les coraux et les herbiers marins. Par ailleurs, L’ICRI vient d’achever une synthèse détaillée au sujet de l’impact des crèmes solaires et des autres perturbateurs endocriniens sur les récifs coralliens (sujet sur lequel les gestionnaires d’aires protégées sont fréquemment interrogés, alors que l’état des recherches est encore incomplet). Suite à des démarches réalisées par la diplomatie française, l’ICRI a également pu accueillir un nouvel Etat membre, la Birmanie. |
On-going | Full activity report | |
| Scientific/technical activities | Support for national marine spatial planning in member countries includes spatial planning for coral reefs. | On-going | Full activity report |
Actors involved from Activity Reports
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Challenges / lessons learned from Activity Reports
External link(s)
Report status
Published
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