Submitted by
Mitali.SHARMA
on Wed, 04/30/2025 - 05:47
General Information
Resolution
49218
IUCN Constituent
IUCN SSC Animal Biobanking for Conservation Specialist Group 2021-2025
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Species Survival Commission 2021-2025
Period covered
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Activity
Convene stakeholders/Networking
Description and results/achievements of activities:
The IUCN SSC Animal Biobanking for Conservation Specialist Group is actively involved with implementing this resolution: as called for in the resolution, this Specialist Group, which was first established in 2022, is working on establishing a global biobanking network for conservation purposes, and has steadily been growing its membership. In addition, the Specialist Group's leadership and partners helped convene a discussion on "Developing a Regional Biobanking Network in Oceania" at the Conservation Planning Specialist Group (CPSG) Meeting in 2024.
Status
On-going
Activity
Education/Communication/Raising awareness
Description and results/achievements of activities:
The Co-Chair of the Specialist Group participated in a panel discussion on biobanking at the 79th World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Annual Conference.
Status
On-going
Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN Species Survival Commission 2021-2025