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WCC 2020 Res 072 - Activity Report

Submitted by David.JOHNSON on Mon, 09/26/2022 - 16:29
General Information
Importance for the conservation of nature of removing barriers to rights-based voluntary family planning
IUCN Constituent: 
Margaret Pyke Trust
IUCN Constituent type: 
IUCN Member
Period covered: 
2022
Geographic scope: 
Global
In implementing this Resolution your organization has worked/consulted with...
IUCN Members: 
Population, Health and Environment Ethiopia Consortium ( PHE EC ) / Ethiopia
Endangered Wildlife Trust ( EWT ) / South Africa
Nature Uganda / Uganda
Fauna & Flora International ( FFI ) / United Kingdom
Bristol Clifton and West of England Zoological Society / United Kingdom
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Conservation International ( CI ) / United States of America
International Crane Foundation, Inc. ( ICF ) / United States of America
Cheetah Conservation Fund ( CCF ) / Namibia
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust ( DWCT ) / Jersey
IUCN Commissions: 
IUCN Commission on Environmental, Economic, and Social Policy 2021-2025 (CEESP)
IUCN Species Survival Commission 2021-2025 (SSC)
IUCN Secretariat: 
Yes
Other non-IUCN related organisations: 
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Conserve Global; FHI 360; FP2030; and Pathfinder International.
Implementation
Indicate and briefly describe any actions that have been carried out to implement this Resolution: 
ActionDescriptionStatus
Capacity-buildingDevelopment of a five module course commenced. The modules are: An introduction to Biodiversity and Family Planning; Demography 101; Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and Family Planning; Integrating Family Planning into climate and biodiversity; Developing a cross-sectoral partnership. The introductory module is 75% completed.On-going
Convene stakeholders/NetworkingInter-commission Task Force developed and established, being housed within SSC and CEESP. Terms of Reference developed. Health, rights and demography experts supported to join IUCN Commissions, so they could join the Task Force, ensuring the Task Force has cross-sectoral expertise. Work plan developed to assist develop guidance on how and why removing barriers to rights-based voluntary family planning can strengthen conservation outcomes in addition to promoting the health, well-being and empowerment of women and girls. Working Groups established. Completed
Policy influencing/advocacySubmissions made on policy consultations in respect of the Global Species Action Plan, Amphibian Conservation Action Plan and UK Government’s 2030 Strategic Framework for International Climate and Nature Action. On-going
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken: 
Increase in understanding among increasing number of IUCN representatives and bodies of the importance of removing barriers to family planning within policy processes.
What challenges have you encountered in implementing this Resolution and what measures have you taken to overcome them?: 
Nothing of note.
Identify and briefly describe what future actions are planned for the implementation of this Resolution: 
Future ActionDescription
Capacity-buildingFinalise module 1 of the training and commence drafting modules 2 and 3.
Policy influencing/advocacySubmissions to be made on further draft policies.
Additional Information
Upload document: 
PDF icon Biodiversity & Family Planning Task Force - one page introduction.pdf
External link(s): 
Task Force website