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General Information
Resolution
46464
Period covered
I. IUCN Constituencies implementing this Resolution
IUCN Members
Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères ( France )
Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Klimaschutz, Naturschutz und nukleare Sicherheit ( Germany )
The Pew Charitable Trusts ( United States of America )
IUCN Commissions
F517E09E-5094-E611-97F4-005056BA6623
F917E09E-5094-E611-97F4-005056BA6623
FB17E09E-5094-E611-97F4-005056BA6623
IUCN Secretariat
Yes
Other non-IUCN related organisations
High Seas Alliance
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Convene stakeholders/Networking
Fundraising
Policy influencing/advocacy
Describe the results/achievements of the activities
In December 2017, the UN General Assembly decided to convene an intergovernmental conference to take place in 2018 (Res. 72.249, attached). The IGC has begun to consider elements proposed by the Preperatory Committee which include recommendations on points listed under paragraph 1 of the resolution. This completes the main measurable actions called for in the resolution.
IUCN played a strong role in supporting Members to achieve this result, through participation in PrepCom meetings, development and sharing of legal and technical resources, and facilitating discussions and sharing of ideas and expertise.
IUCN played a strong role in supporting Members to achieve this result, through participation in PrepCom meetings, development and sharing of legal and technical resources, and facilitating discussions and sharing of ideas and expertise.
Challenges/obstacles encountered in the implementation of this Resolution and measures taken
The Preparatory Committee discussions were highly technical and there were many issues on which agreement was difficult. IUCN played a strong role in fostering dialogue and providing capacity building and evidence, as well as directly working with State partners to advance the negotiations.
Fundraising for IUCN's involvement in the international discussions has proven particularly difficult, and despite agreement that it is a priority issue, IUCN currently faces a funding crisis in regards to its work on BBNJ.
Fundraising for IUCN's involvement in the international discussions has proven particularly difficult, and despite agreement that it is a priority issue, IUCN currently faces a funding crisis in regards to its work on BBNJ.
Future actions / activities needed for the implementation of this Resolution
This resolution is, for the most part, fully implemented with the adoption of UNGA Res. 72.249. Work will continue through the IGC process as IUCN continues to support negotiation and eventual adoption, ratification and implementation of an international instrument on marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.
Are these actions/activities planned?
Yes
III. Status of implementation
Implementation status of this Resolution
Completed: resolution/recommendation fully implemented
IV. Additional Information
Upload document
UNGA Res 72.249.pdf
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Report status
Published