Submitted by
badmant
on Tue, 10/13/2026 - 05:12
General Information
Resolution
52656
Period covered
Resolution implementation status
0-10% - Minimal
Comments
One member reports significant activities linked to the resolution, Given the broad scope of the resolution it is likely that there are a large number of reportable actions across the IUCN membership, via WCPA and also via Secretariat-led projects, however these are likely to be mostly activities that are not attributable to the resolution per se, and will be monitored via reporting on the implementation of the IUCN Programme and/or project activities related to the Programme globally and regionally.
Activities to implement this Resolution from Activity Reports
| Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec | Activities Overview | Description | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Policy influencing/advocacy | We advocated for and helped establish a legal mechanism for creating protection zones around populations of rare species. The mechanism is analogous to IUCN Protected Area Management Category III, providing site-based protection for specific natural features and biodiversity. Since 2023, 86 protection zones covering 3,514 ha have been established. This strengthens Ukraine’s network of protected and conserved areas and provides a scalable model for area-based conservation. | Completed | Full activity report |
| Scientific/technical activities | We engage biologists and conservation specialists from across Ukraine (approximately 65 UNCG members and up to 30 regional activists) in designing protected areas. Between 2021 and 2025, we submitted 49 proposals for protected areas designated at the regional and local levels, covering more than 22,834 ha. | Completed | Full activity report |
Actors involved from Activity Reports
| IUCN Members | IUCN Commissions | IUCN Secretariat | Other non-IUCN related organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
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Additional Actors involved in this resolution
| IUCN Members | IUCN Commissions | IUCN Secretariat | Other non-IUCN related organisations |
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No other Members are/have been involved
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IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2026-2029
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Yes
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Challenges / lessons learned from Activity Reports
| Challenges / lessons learned | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Insufficient / lack of resources | Full activity report | |
| Other (please specify) | Nature conservation is often deprioritised in favour of economic, infrastructure and security interests, making it challenging to secure support for new protected areas and effective biodiversity conservation. |
Full activity report |
Additional Challenges / lessons learned
| Challenges / lessons learned | Description |
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Monitoring and accountability issues
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Attribution of actions to the resolution is challenging. |
Report status
Published