WCC 2016 Res 055 - Progress Report

General Information

Resolution
46472
Period covered

I. IUCN Constituencies implementing this Resolution

IUCN Members
World Wide Fund for Nature - International ( Switzerland )
IUCN Commissions
F717E09E-5094-E611-97F4-005056BA6623
IUCN Secretariat
Yes
Other non-IUCN related organisations
IWC

II. Implementation

Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Policy influencing/advocacy
Describe the results/achievements of the activities
There is a de facto moratorium on killing whales in the South Atlantic at this time. This is, however, not as secure as before since some countries have decided to leave the IWC.
Challenges/obstacles encountered in the implementation of this Resolution and measures taken
The IWC loosing its ability to regulate all whaling nations opens the door for new whaling efforts. Engaging with the departing nations and building arguments based on science is the best way forward.
Future actions / activities needed for the implementation of this Resolution
Further engagement with the potential whaling nations and working with the IWC.
Are these actions/activities planned?
Yes

III. Status of implementation

Implementation status of this Resolution
Completed: resolution/recommendation fully implemented
Report status
Published