Submitted by
badmant
on Wed, 08/24/2022 - 18:04
General Information
Resolution
49213
Period covered
I. IUCN Constituencies implementing this Resolution
IUCN Members
Sociedad Geológica de España ( Spain )
Sociedad Española para la Defensa del Patrimonio Geológico y Minero ( Spain )
International Association for the Conservation of Geological Heritage ( Sweden )
IUCN Commissions
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2021-2025
IUCN Secretariat
Yes
Other non-IUCN related organisations
IUGS, UNESCO
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Convene stakeholders/Networking
Scientific/technical activities
Describe the results/achievements of the activities
The IUCN members that have proposed this Resolution, in coordination with the IUCN Focal Point for geoheritage topics, Tim Badman, have established a working group to develop a first version of Key Geoheritage Areas Guidelines. The IUCN WCC 2020 Resolution 074 requests the Director General and WCPA to: “...support the development of a detailed study envisaging the establishment of a future IUCN initiative on Key Geoheritage Areas, as a complement to the existing Key Biodiversity Areas programme, in order to protect geoheritage sites of global conservation significance and move towards more integrated nature conservation”.
One IUCN member reported a geological reserve being established, and another on progress with a botanical expedition.
In 2023 there has been significant progress in moving the resolution forward, and a group of members plus WCPA and the IUCN Secretariat prepared a consultation paper on the possible "Key Geoheritage Areas" which has been subject to consultation across the Union, and with a range of partners. The IUCN members concerned are convening feedback and at the time of compilation of this report feedback on further steps is awaited.
One IUCN member reported a geological reserve being established, and another on progress with a botanical expedition.
In 2023 there has been significant progress in moving the resolution forward, and a group of members plus WCPA and the IUCN Secretariat prepared a consultation paper on the possible "Key Geoheritage Areas" which has been subject to consultation across the Union, and with a range of partners. The IUCN members concerned are convening feedback and at the time of compilation of this report feedback on further steps is awaited.
Challenges/obstacles encountered in the implementation of this Resolution and measures taken
The main challenges will come ahead! Once the guidelines are defined, it will be necessary to engage IUCN in this initiative and invite other relevant organisations to establish a partnership that will assure the KGA's governance.
Future actions / activities needed for the implementation of this Resolution
The headline focus on KGA is advancing but needs to secure additional time and resources for implementation. There is excellent engagement with supportive IUCN members.
Are these actions/activities planned?
Yes
III. Status of implementation
Implementation status of this Resolution
Underway: implementation well-advanced
Report status
Published