Submitted by
hawkinsf
on Mon, 11/18/2019 - 09:38
General Information
Resolution
46471
Period covered
I. IUCN Constituencies implementing this Resolution
IUCN Members
World Wildlife Fund - US ( United States of America )
National Wildlife Federation ( United States of America )
IUCN Commissions
2FAC87F1-DE8F-44D5-BAC7-9F0446162AE9
IUCN Secretariat
No
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Policy influencing/advocacy
Describe the results/achievements of the activities
The latest situation around the issuance of a permit to proceed with the mine, delivered by the US Army Corps of Engineers, is complex. The permit has just been paused, as a result of a campaign mediated in part by core Republican interests with close links to the White House. It may be that the permit pause will last beyond the 2020 election.
Challenges/obstacles encountered in the implementation of this Resolution and measures taken
many political interests are blocking the progress on the resolution
Future actions / activities needed for the implementation of this Resolution
Continuing advocacy work by IUCN members and others to delay the implementation of the Army Corps of Engineers permit.
Are these actions/activities planned?
Yes
III. Status of implementation
Implementation status of this Resolution
On-going: implementation consisting of repetitive, recurrent action (attending meetings, reporting, etc.)
IV. Additional Information
External link(s)
Report status
Published