Submitted by
Danica.STENT
on Thu, 11/28/2019 - 22:39
General Information
Resolution
46428
IUCN Constituent
Department of Conservation
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Member organisation
Period covered
Geographic scope
Oceania
Country/Territory
New Zealand
Actors involved in implementing this Resolution:
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.
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Activity
Policy influencing/advocacy
Description and results/achievements of activities:
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.
Status
On-going
Describe any challenges encountered in implementing this Resolution and the measures taken
No particular challenges have been encountered at this stage of the process.
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken
The New Zealand Government will be making decisions on what options on regulating the domestic market in elephant ivory to implement in 2020. It is also considering options on implementing stricter regulations for importing and exporting elephant ivory at the border.
Identify and briefly describe what future actions/activities are planned for the implementation of this Resolution
Future action / activity
Other
Description
Once decisions have been made, the options will need to be implemented, which will require amending the Trade in Endangered Species Act 1989, and possibly new regulatory systems. Operational and compliance systems will need to be developed to support any changes.
Future action / activity
Policy influencing/advocacy
Description
The New Zealand Government will be making decisions on what options to regulate the domestic trade in elephant ivory to implement in 2020.
III. Additional Information
External link(s)
Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN Member