Submitted by
irvina
on Thu, 02/01/2018 - 09:38
General Information
Resolution
46529
Period covered
I. IUCN Constituencies implementing this Resolution
IUCN Members
University of the South Pacific ( Fiji )
Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change & Communications (MEIDECC) ( Tonga )
IUCN Commissions
No Commissions are/have been involved
IUCN Secretariat
Yes
Other non-IUCN related organisations
Auckland University of Technology
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Field activities
Policy influencing/advocacy
Scientific/technical activities
Describe the results/achievements of the activities
Tidal power assessments have taken place in Tonga and Sea Water Temperature differentials have been collected in Tuvalu, both for University research to generate relevant publications for the deployment of novel energy generation systems and emission reduction measures.
Challenges/obstacles encountered in the implementation of this Resolution and measures taken
Lack of capacity and capital to deploy and maintain ocean-based energy systems is a continuous barrier to increased investment in the technology.
Future actions / activities needed for the implementation of this Resolution
Additional support from the Global Marine & Polar programme to streamline consideration of offshore biodiversity into safeguarding for ocean-based energy installations would be useful for creating global standards for minimizing impacts on ecosystems. It needs to be integrated as a consideration of marine-spatial planning work in the region, as well.
Are these actions/activities planned?
No
III. Status of implementation
Implementation status of this Resolution
On-going: implementation consisting of repetitive, recurrent action (attending meetings, reporting, etc.)