Submitted by
Mikhail.DURKIN
on Fri, 06/16/2023 - 11:52
General Information
Resolution
49162
IUCN Constituent
Coalition Clean Baltic
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Member organisation
Period covered
Geographic scope
European Union (EU)
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Activity
Policy influencing/advocacy
Description and results/achievements of activities:
In 2022, the advocacy work has taken place through all available channels, including ASCOBANS, HELCOM working groups, the International Whaling Commission and other European NGOs on many issues. CCB was also closely involved in the process that started with the NGO formal complaint and proposal for emergency measures for by-catch of the Baltic Proper harbour porpoise.
Status
On-going
Describe any challenges encountered in implementing this Resolution and the measures taken
Even when in February 2022, a delegated act came into effect, regulating fisheries in important harbour porpoise areas in the Baltic Proper, there are still no measures in place for the rest of the population range, which is necessary to reach the target on minimising bycatch. ICES had recommended the use of pingers, but the navies of some countries have said no to this.
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken
Within the CCB network, several Member Organisations are now active on harbour porpoise conservation, and this capacity building has continued to cover national processes and national advocacy in more countries.
Identify and briefly describe what future actions/activities are planned for the implementation of this Resolution
Future action / activity
Policy influencing/advocacy
Description
This work will continue in 2023
III. Additional Information
External link(s)
Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN Member