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General Information
Resolution
49173
Period covered
Activities to implement this Resolution from Activity Reports
| Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec | Activities Overview | Description | Status | Action |
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| Scientific/technical activities | In a context marked by the urgency of climate change, Tunisia faces significant challenges that deeply impact its natural and agricultural resources. This reality jeopardizes not only food security but also the economic well-being of rural communities, particularly women, who are among the most vulnerable groups to the harmful effects of increasingly extreme weather conditions. This report focuses on the precise evaluation of the impact of climate change on the female Agricultural Development Groups (GDA) in Sidi Bouzid, revealing the specific challenges these groups face in a rapidly changing environment. To achieve this, a rigorous methodology combining descriptive and typological analysis, including Multiple Component Analysis (ACM), was employed. The results highlight the significant effects of climate change on the "Battoumet" and "Magdiyet" GDAs, severely affecting their economic and social stability. Water scarcity and precipitation fluctuations have exacerbated familial tensions and reduced agricultural incomes, thereby intensifying the daily challenges faced by rural women in managing limited resources. Simultaneously, an in-depth analysis of interactions with external stakeholders underscored the crucial role of civil society and associations in enhancing the climate resilience of GDAs. Based on these findings, strategic recommendations are formulated to strengthen coordination among different stakeholders, expand existing partnerships, and facilitate access to essential technologies and resources to effectively support women in GDAs facing growing climate challenges. Keywords: Climate Change, Sidi Bouzid, Female GDAs, Women's Vulnerability, Impact Assessment, MCA |
Completed | Full activity report |
Actors involved from Activity Reports
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Challenges / lessons learned from Activity Reports
External link(s)
Report status
Published
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 A cross-commission task force in Ecological Integrity has been formed, and one first e-meeting has taken place. An in person meeting is planned for February 2025. The Ecological Integrity Task Force (EITF) will:
1. Synthesize available knowledge and understanding on ecological integrity, and clarify the definition of ecological integrity, and its relationship to other terms such as resilience, degradation, and ecosystem condition.
2. Identify the importance and benefits of ecological integrity for Commissions and their members.
3. Provide general recommendations on how to protect and improve ecological integrity
4. Encourage Commissions to address ecological integrity in their work programmes
5. Produce an issues brief on the subject of ecological integrity, produce a set of recommendations on how to protect and improve ecological integrity (both in general and with respect to specific ecosystems), and draft an IUCN policy statement to be approved by Council.
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 A cross-commission task force in Ecological Integrity has been formed, and one first e-meeting has taken place. An in person meeting is planned for February 2025. The Ecological Integrity Task Force (EITF) will:
1. Synthesize available knowledge and understanding on ecological integrity, and clarify the definition of ecological integrity, and its relationship to other terms such as resilience, degradation, and ecosystem condition.
2. Identify the importance and benefits of ecological integrity for Commissions and their members.
3. Provide general recommendations on how to protect and improve ecological integrity
4. Encourage Commissions to address ecological integrity in their work programmes
5. Produce an issues brief on the subject of ecological integrity, produce a set of recommendations on how to protect and improve ecological integrity (both in general and with respect to specific ecosystems), and draft an IUCN policy statement to be approved by Council.
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