Submitted by
aguilarz
on Thu, 05/29/2025 - 22:53
General Information
Resolution
49229
Period covered
I. IUCN Constituencies implementing this Resolution
IUCN Commissions
No Commissions are/have been involved
IUCN Secretariat
Yes
Other non-IUCN related organisations
WWF-Ecuador
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Convene stakeholders/Networking
Scientific/technical activities
Describe the results/achievements of the activities
In direct response to Resolution 090 of the IUCN World Conservation Congress, which calls for strengthened protection of the jaguar (Panthera onca) as an emblematic species of the continent, WWF Ecuador and IUCN signed a collaboration agreement in January 2025 to implement the Conservation Assured standards for jaguars (JA|GS), developed by WWF, in complementarity with the IUCN Green List Standard.
This agreement represents a strategic step toward promoting conservation models that address both the ecological integrity of Amazonian ecosystems and the specific needs of key species such as the jaguar. As part of this effort:
Technical meetings were held with the Ecuador Green List Expert Assessment Group (EAGL), WWF big cat specialists, and the national WWF team to define pilot sites and implementation routes.
The Cuyabeno Wildlife Production Reserve was initially identified as a priority area due to its high biodiversity and confirmed jaguar presence. Currently, other areas are being assessed jointly with the Environmental Authority to ensure effective and representative implementation. Cuyabeno is expected to be among the eight candidate protected areas for the Green List in Ecuador.
The initiative was presented at the Regional Conservation Forum in Santa Marta and highlighted at COP16 in Cali, Colombia, where knowledge was exchanged with implementers of the initiative in Bhutan.
The jaguar conservation approach was strengthened by integrating species-specific standards (JA|GS) into planning, monitoring, and community participation, promoting evidence-based management and local governance.
Opportunities were identified to integrate jaguar conservation into national policies, responsible tourism programs, and international funding mechanisms.
This agreement represents a strategic step toward promoting conservation models that address both the ecological integrity of Amazonian ecosystems and the specific needs of key species such as the jaguar. As part of this effort:
Technical meetings were held with the Ecuador Green List Expert Assessment Group (EAGL), WWF big cat specialists, and the national WWF team to define pilot sites and implementation routes.
The Cuyabeno Wildlife Production Reserve was initially identified as a priority area due to its high biodiversity and confirmed jaguar presence. Currently, other areas are being assessed jointly with the Environmental Authority to ensure effective and representative implementation. Cuyabeno is expected to be among the eight candidate protected areas for the Green List in Ecuador.
The initiative was presented at the Regional Conservation Forum in Santa Marta and highlighted at COP16 in Cali, Colombia, where knowledge was exchanged with implementers of the initiative in Bhutan.
The jaguar conservation approach was strengthened by integrating species-specific standards (JA|GS) into planning, monitoring, and community participation, promoting evidence-based management and local governance.
Opportunities were identified to integrate jaguar conservation into national policies, responsible tourism programs, and international funding mechanisms.
Challenges/obstacles encountered in the implementation of this Resolution and measures taken
Challenges in achieving institutional alignment on pilot site selection.
Initial limited familiarity with JA|GS standards at technical and administrative levels.
These were addressed through training sessions, multi-stakeholder dialogue spaces, and technical support provided by IUCN and WWF.
Initial limited familiarity with JA|GS standards at technical and administrative levels.
These were addressed through training sessions, multi-stakeholder dialogue spaces, and technical support provided by IUCN and WWF.
Future actions / activities needed for the implementation of this Resolution
Finalize the selection and formal endorsement of pilot sites.
Strengthen local technical capacities on jaguar conservation.
Develop financing mechanisms for monitoring and continuous improvement.
Promote the replication of this model in key jaguar corridors at the regional level.
Align efforts with other ongoing jaguar projects in the region and draw on the experience of the Salvia initiative.
Contribute to the development of Phase 3 of the Tech4Nature initiative, focused on jaguar conservation, for which proposals have been submitted from Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Strengthen local technical capacities on jaguar conservation.
Develop financing mechanisms for monitoring and continuous improvement.
Promote the replication of this model in key jaguar corridors at the regional level.
Align efforts with other ongoing jaguar projects in the region and draw on the experience of the Salvia initiative.
Contribute to the development of Phase 3 of the Tech4Nature initiative, focused on jaguar conservation, for which proposals have been submitted from Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Are these actions/activities planned?
No
III. Status of implementation
Implementation status of this Resolution
On-going: implementation consisting of repetitive, recurrent action (attending meetings, reporting, etc.)
IV. Additional Information
Report status
Draft