Indicate which actions have been carried out to implement this Resolution :
Convene stakeholders/Networking
Policy influencing/advocacy
Describe the results/achievements of the actions taken:
IUCN Member IPACC contacted IUCN ESARO requesting to IUCN ESARO conduct an on-site visit and to ask the governments of Botswana and Namibia to report on their plans to implement the Resolution. In December 2021, IUCN ESARO, through the Office of the Regional Director, contacted the relevant Ministries in Botswana and Namibia proposing a meeting the governments and relevant IUCN Members in the two countries to discuss plans for implementing the Resolution. There was interest expressed by Botswana to proceed with this but they requested an IUCN-facilitated meeting.
What challenges/obstacles have been encountered in the implementation of this Resolution and how were they overcome :
Lack of financial and human resources to support Member States to implement the Resolution.
Briefly describe what future actions are needed for the implementation of this Resolution:
l Member States to ensure that human rights and other international law obligations are a primary consideration in all policies and decisions regarding oil and gas exploration and development, and other extractive activities;
2. Member States to ensure that decisions regarding oil and gas exploration and development and other extractive activities respect the right to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) and that consent processes include comprehensive consultation on the adverse impacts of climate change, the impacts of the proposed activities on the climate, and risks to water resources, flora and fauna, forests, food security, livelihoods and culture, inter alia
Are these actions planned for yet:
