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WCC 2020 Res 068 - Progress Report

General information
IUCN Constituencies implementing this Resolution
IUCN Members: 
Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water ( DCCEEW ) / Australia
IUCN Commissions: 
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2021-2025 (WCPA)
IUCN Secretariat: 
Yes
Other non-IUCN related organisations: 
Local government, Traditional Owners, UNESCO, ICOMOS
Implementation
Indicate which actions have been carried out to implement this Resolution : 
Scientific/technical activities
Describe the results/achievements of the actions taken: 
World Heritage Commmittee decision Decision 45 COM 7B.80 - https://whc.unesco.org/en/decisions/8278 - states as follows:

Noting that the raising of the Warragamba Dam wall would have inundated areas within the property, which would have affected directly its OUV, further welcomes the decision not to proceed with the project.

There will remain ongoing monitoring of this WH Property by UNESCO and IUCN, as per the normal procedures of the WH Convention.
What challenges/obstacles have been encountered in the implementation of this Resolution and how were they overcome : 
-
Briefly describe what future actions are needed for the implementation of this Resolution: 
The issues noted in the resolution appear to be resolved. Ongoing monitoring will continue.
Are these actions planned for yet: 
Yes
Status of implementation
Status of implementation for this Resolution: 
Completed: resolution/recommendation fully implemented.
Additional information