Submitted by
christopher.dorsett
on Mon, 09/14/2026 - 23:53
General Information
Period covered
IUCN Constituent
Ocean Conservancy
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Member organisation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
| Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec | Activities Overview | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
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1a
1b
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Scientific/technical activities
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1. Synthesized available science from the WHOI Ocean Twilight Zone Initiative and EU's SUMMER and MEESO initiatives;
2. Developed estimates of mesopelagic species biomass distribution; 3. Conducting biodiversity hotspot and prey species analyses. |
On-going
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All
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Education/Communication/Raising awareness
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1. Hosted a side event at the 2026 Our Ocean Conference
2. Hosting a side event at CBD COP17 3. Conducted bilateral meetings with over 20 countries 4. Secured media stories on the passage of the resolution 5. Conducted a radio interview on the importance of the mesopelagic zone for a healthy ocean and planet 6. Hosted a 2026 SXSW event focused on the mesopelagic zone |
Completed
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All
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Fundraising
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1. Secured $550,000 USD to support implementation of the resolution
2. Pending proposals for an additional $1 million USD to support implementation of the resolution |
Planned
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All
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Policy influencing/advocacy
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1. Launched the Mesopelagic Zone Conservation Challenge with Panama and Fiji;
2. Conducted bilateral meetings with over 20 countries to build support for UNGA Sustainable Fisheries Resolution text and protections within EEZs and International waters |
Planned
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Actors involved in this resolution
| IUCN Members | IUCN Commissions | IUCN Secretariat | Other non-IUCN related organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Environmental Defense Fund ( United States of America )
Marine Conservation Biology Institute ( United States of America )
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I do not know
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Challenges / lessons learned
| Challenges / lessons learned | Description |
|---|---|
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Lack of awareness / engagement
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Report status
Draft