Submitted by
claire.CHRISTIAN
on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 18:52
General Information
Period covered
IUCN Constituent
Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Member organisation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
| Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec | Activities Overview | Description | Status |
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Policy influencing/advocacy
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ASOC and its member organizations have been advocating for the creation of marine protected areas in many of the countries involved in Antarctic marine governance, and have attended the annual meetings of the Commission on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) to advocate for MPA creation.
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On-going
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Policy influencing/advocacy
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ASOC continues to advocate for the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) to expand the system of Antarctic Specially Protected Areas (ASPAs). ASOC representatives attended a workshop prior to the 2019 ATCM along with representatives of Antarctic Treaty nations to discuss practical ways to implement a systematic conservation planning (SCP) process for creating additional ASPAs.
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On-going
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Scientific/technical activities
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ASOC hosted scientific workshops on MPAs in China and Korea in the summer of 2019.
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Completed
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Actors involved in this resolution
| IUCN Members | IUCN Commissions | IUCN Secretariat | Other non-IUCN related organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
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WWF-Australia ( Australia )
Environment and Conservation Organisations of New Zealand ( New Zealand )
The Pew Charitable Trusts ( United States of America )
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No
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Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN Member