Submitted by
daltonj
on Thu, 10/22/2026 - 12:29
General Information
Period covered
IUCN Constituent
IUCN Secretariat
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Secretariat
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
| Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec | Activities Overview | Description | Status |
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1
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Other (please specify)
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Springs is integrated into the new IUCN programme
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Completed
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2
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Convene stakeholders/Networking
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apparently it is a discussion but the pain of establishing the inter-Commission Task force on Dams is putting somefo the commisioners off from calling for this - the procedures, the length of time it took, the alignment needs etc.
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On-going
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3
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Scientific/technical activities
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ongoing process
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On-going
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5
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Fundraising
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something we are trying to do in ongoing concept and proposals, and supporting ARO with their fundraisisng on this topic along with the Spring and River Rejuvenation Authority (SARRA) in Inida.
We have a concept, SPRINGBACK, borne out of the Abu Dhabi Congress that ongoing fundraising is focused on with IWMI. |
On-going
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7
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Policy influencing/advocacy
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We are lobbying for greater awareness on Springs at the UN Water Conference 2026. We proposed springs as a flagship initiative with Japan and Egypt as co-Chairs of the Water for Planet interactive Dialogue C. This was not accepted, but we are lobbying for better awareness and inclusion of springs across our interactions at the Conference.
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On-going
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Actors involved in this resolution
| IUCN Members | IUCN Commissions | IUCN Secretariat | Other non-IUCN related organisations |
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Springs Stewardship Institute ( United States of America )
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IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management 2026-2029
IUCN Species Survival Commission 2026-2029
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2026-2029
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Yes
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Challenges / lessons learned
| Challenges / lessons learned | Description |
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Lack of awareness / engagement
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Awareness around the importance of springs is an issue - and most of the mapping has been done in the US; not globally. Also need to focus on the role and value and potential loss of springs - the selling point is in their services, not the biodiversity issues first - to get attention and to rasie awareness and funds. |
External link(s)
Report status
Published