WCC 2016 Res 057 - Activity Report

General Information

Period covered
IUCN Constituent
IUCN Washington DC Office
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Secretariat
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec Activities Overview Description Status
Fundraising
Worked with GMA partners to influence the GEF 7 focus on mangroves
On-going
Other (please specify)
Recognizing the important role of marine and coastal ecosystems in climate change, IUCN is a founding member of the Global Mangrove Alliance, working towards the goal of 20% increase in mangrove cover by 2030 for the purpose of climate mitigation and adaptation, as well as human well-being and biodiversity.
On-going
Policy influencing/advocacy
Together with GMA and Save Our Mangroves Now, we are highlighting marine and coastal ecosystems at CBD and UNFCCC conferences.
On-going

Actors involved in these activities

IUCN Members
Wetlands International ( Netherlands (Kingdom of the) )
World Wildlife Fund - US ( United States of America )
Conservation International ( United States of America )
The Nature Conservancy ( United States of America )
IUCN Secretariat
Yes
Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN Secretariat