Submitted by
vidala
on Mon, 11/18/2019 - 09:38
General Information
Resolution
46463
Period covered
I. IUCN Constituencies implementing this Resolution
IUCN Members
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France Nature Environnement ( France )
Fédération des parcs naturels régionaux de France ( France )
Association Française du Fonds Mondial pour la Nature - France ( France )
Noé ( France )
Tour du Valat ( France )
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Fédération des conservatoires d'espaces naturels ( France )
Te Mana o te Moana ( France )
IUCN Commissions
No Commissions are/have been involved
IUCN Secretariat
No
Other non-IUCN related organisations
Comité français de l'UICN
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Policy influencing/advocacy
Scientific/technical activities
Describe the results/achievements of the activities
There is no result regarding the implementation of the motion at the moment. One of the main obstacles for its effective implementation is that there is still confusion between the definition of ancient forests versus old-growth forests. In this context, Comité français de l'UICN has submitted a new motion for the next IUCN world congress (Marseille, 2020) which specifically target old-growth forests: “Motion 125 - Strengthening the protection of old-growth forests in Europe and facilitating their restoration where possible”. Thus, one specific motion now exists for each of the 2 concepts, which will provide a clear starting point to implement these two concepts in forests management strategies.
Challenges/obstacles encountered in the implementation of this Resolution and measures taken
There has been a lack of clarity among members concerning the distribution of responsibilities regarding the implementation and dissemination of the motion. The new operating mode for motion proposal for the 2020 IUCN world congress have shed lights on the governance scheme to adopt for a dynamic implementation.
Future actions / activities needed for the implementation of this Resolution
There is a need to explain and disseminate the concept of ancientness to foresters, local stakeholders and policy-makers in order to integrate this issue in national and regional forest strategies. This action has to be undertaken in and outside Europe, especially in countries with an important deforestation rate.
Comité français de l'UICN is planning to organize an event at the stand of the IUCN French committee during the next world congress in Marseille in 2020 (conference, round-table debate). The Comité also would like to make an English publication on this issue in collaboration IUCN Europe.
Comité français de l'UICN is planning to organize an event at the stand of the IUCN French committee during the next world congress in Marseille in 2020 (conference, round-table debate). The Comité also would like to make an English publication on this issue in collaboration IUCN Europe.
Are these actions/activities planned?
Yes
III. Status of implementation
Implementation status of this Resolution
notstarted
Report status
Published