WCC 2016 Res 011 - Activity Report

General Information

Period covered
IUCN Constituent
Department of Conservation
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Member organisation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec Activities Overview Description Status
Policy influencing/advocacy
The New Zealand Government has consulted the public on options for regulating the domestic trade in elephant ivory, as well as further regulations at the border. Options on regulating elephant ivory is part of a wider reform of the Trade in Endangered Species Act 1989, which implements the Convention on Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). The New Zealand Government received 119 submissions on a public discussion document. The majority of submitters commented on options for regulating the trade in elephant ivory. Submissions are currently being analysed with decisions on options being made by the Government in 2020.
On-going

Actors involved in these activities

IUCN Members
Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand ( New Zealand )
IUCN Secretariat
No
Other non-IUCN related organisations
We consulted publicly. Any organisations were able to engage in the process.
Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN Member