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valderrabanom
on Wed, 08/24/2022 - 18:03
General Information
Resolution
49173
Period covered
I. IUCN Constituencies implementing this Resolution
IUCN Members
Wildlife Conservation Society ( United States of America )
Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc. ( United States of America )
IUCN Commissions
IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management 2021-2025
IUCN Secretariat
Yes
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Policy influencing/advocacy
Describe the results/achievements of the activities
Resolution 034 calls for the inclusion of ecological integrity in the Global Biodiersity Framework aims and targets.
GOALS: Goal A The integrity, connectivity and resilience of all ecosystems are maintained, enhanced, or restored, substantially increasing the area of natural ecosystems by 2050;
TARGETS: Target 1, Target 2 and Target 12
DEFINITIONS. As part of the Targets definitions, there is a clear definition of High ecological integrity - Ecosystems can be generally considered to have integrity when their dominant ecological characteristics (e.g., elements of composition, structure, function and ecological processes) occur within their natural ranges of variation and can withstand and recover from most disturbances.
GOALS: Goal A The integrity, connectivity and resilience of all ecosystems are maintained, enhanced, or restored, substantially increasing the area of natural ecosystems by 2050;
TARGETS: Target 1, Target 2 and Target 12
DEFINITIONS. As part of the Targets definitions, there is a clear definition of High ecological integrity - Ecosystems can be generally considered to have integrity when their dominant ecological characteristics (e.g., elements of composition, structure, function and ecological processes) occur within their natural ranges of variation and can withstand and recover from most disturbances.
Challenges/obstacles encountered in the implementation of this Resolution and measures taken
Ambiguity on the term "Integrity" has posed a significant challenge during negotiation, given possible difficulties for defining targets and measuring progress
Future actions / activities needed for the implementation of this Resolution
The resolution is implemented, with CBD adoption of KUNMING-MONTREAL GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY FRAMEWORK
To ensure follow up of actions IUCN has created a special Task Force (Ecological Integrity Task force)
Also the CEM task force on Green Status of Ecosystem is very active developping framework will be recepient of results
To ensure follow up of actions IUCN has created a special Task Force (Ecological Integrity Task force)
Also the CEM task force on Green Status of Ecosystem is very active developping framework will be recepient of results
Are these actions/activities planned?
Yes
III. Status of implementation
Implementation status of this Resolution
Completed: resolution/recommendation fully implemented
IV. Additional Information
External link(s)
Report status
Published