WCC 2020 Res 079 - Activity Report

General Information

Period covered
IUCN Constituent
IUCN SSC Animal Biobanking for Conservation Specialist Group 2021-2025
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Species Survival Commission 2021-2025
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec Activities Overview Description Status
Convene stakeholders/Networking
The IUCN SSC Animal Biobanking for Conservation Specialist Group continues to steadily grow its membership of biobanking experts, partnering with various global and regional institutions.
On-going
Education/Communication/Raising awareness
The Co-Chair of the Specialist Group participated in a workshop on "Prioritizing Conservation Research and Breeding Actions for Recovery of the Sunflower Sea Star" in 2025 and highlighted the importance of prioritising biobanking measures to conserve the Sunflower Sea Star.
On-going
Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN Species Survival Commission 2021-2025