Submitted by
jarad
on Tue, 10/13/2026 - 00:22
General Information
Resolution
52705
Period covered
Resolution implementation status
61-85% - Strong
Comments
The WCEL Ocean Law Specialist Group has made an important progress in the coordination of a cross-commission working group for this Resolution. At the same time, this Specialist Group is preparing the creation of briefs to contribute to further understanding of the Resolution. Additional activities are planned with key countries to facilitate dialogue and exchange.
Activities to implement this Resolution from Activity Reports
| Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec | Activities Overview | Description | Status | Action |
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| 1 | Convene stakeholders/Networking | The WCEL Ocean Law Specialist group is coordinating the creation of a cross-commission working group. | On-going | Full activity report |
| Education/Communication/Raising awareness | The WCEL Ocean Law Specialist group is coordinating the creation of a series of thematic/ issue briefs for the development of a best practice guideline. Two products are in the draft phase: an introductory explainer brief on Rights of Nature as a foundational brief for the implementation of all related Resolutions, and a WCPA White Paper on Rights of Nature that will address marine protected areas for next years World Protected Area Congress. | Planned | Full activity report | |
| 2b | Convene stakeholders/Networking | A small convening of Island Nation States will occur alongside NYCW hosted by Vanuatu. The purpose is to exchange dialogue on Rights of Nature and understand how Rights of Nature may support current priorities, and discuss opportunities to advance Rights of Nature within national and international legal frameworks. | Planned | Full activity report |
Actors involved from Activity Reports
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Challenges / lessons learned from Activity Reports
| Challenges / lessons learned | Description | Action |
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| Coordination issues | Full activity report |
Report status
Published