Submitted by
sousaj
on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 14:16
General Information
Resolution
46466
Period covered
Activities to implement this Resolution from Activity Reports
| Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec | Activities Overview | Description | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convene stakeholders/Networking | The plastic portfolio is working across 5 regions to implement a harmonized set of assessments (plastic pollution, policy, economic) and action plans to reduce plastic leakage into the environment. First steps have included stakeholder engagement and convening to define nationally-appropriate implementation of global project strategy. | On-going | Full activity report | |
| Scientific/technical activities | Development of knowledge base about plastic pollution including publication of peer reviewed reports. | On-going | Full activity report |
Actors involved from Activity Reports
| IUCN Members | IUCN Commissions | IUCN Secretariat | Other non-IUCN related organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Challenges / lessons learned from Activity Reports
Report status
Published
I. IUCN Constituencies implementing this Resolution
IUCN Members
WWF-Australia ( Australia )
Wereld Natuur Fonds - Nederland ( Netherlands (Kingdom of the) )
Coalition Clean Baltic ( Sweden )
IUCN Commissions
F717E09E-5094-E611-97F4-005056BA6623
F917E09E-5094-E611-97F4-005056BA6623
IUCN Secretariat
Yes
Other non-IUCN related organisations
SERF/University of Manitoba, Ellen McArthur Foundation, Plastic Soup Foundation, MedPol , UNEP, Swedish Postcode Foundation, Sida, Mava Fondation, Indonesia Waste Platform, SST, Plastics Europe, Plastics SA, Searious Business, Glispa, SPREP, PRIF
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
Marplasticcs Project ongoing (Southeast Asia and African regions)
Submitted a project for funding with multiple partners and regions. The Project is approved. The Plastic Waste Free Island Project will be developed in 2 regions, Pacific and Caribbean, 3 islands (SIDS) per region.
Submitted a project for funding with multiple partners and regions. The Project is approved. The Plastic Waste Free Island Project will be developed in 2 regions, Pacific and Caribbean, 3 islands (SIDS) per region.
Challenges/obstacles encountered in the implementation of this Resolution and measures taken
None so far
Future actions / activities needed for the implementation of this Resolution
Alignment and common understanding between stakeholders. We are developing a quantification methodology for measuring plastic debris that needs to be designed in collaboration and accepted by all stakeholders, in order to have a common approach in quantification processes.
Also, there is a need to have a common understanding regarding, protocols for sampling, methodology and definitions around plastic pollution.
Also, there is a need to have a common understanding regarding, protocols for sampling, methodology and definitions around plastic pollution.
Are these actions/activities planned?
Yes
III. Status of implementation
Implementation status of this Resolution
Underway: implementation well-advanced