WCC-2025-Res-133 - Progress Report submission form

Submitted by spadonea on Sun, 10/11/2026 - 16:08
Activities to implement this Resolution from Activity Reports
Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec Activities Overview Description Status Action
3b Convene stakeholders/Networking 3b. provide support to the IMPAC International Steering Committee and the MPA agency of the hosting country for organising every IMPAC congress;
WCPA marine and west and central Africa VC, IUCN Oceans and IUCN West Africa Office in Dakar, as well as members of the International Steering Committee are supporting Senegal in organizing IMPAC6 for 2027. The ISC as well as IMPAC6 organizing committee has met several times in 2026, in Nouakshot (Mauritania) in June and Dakar in september. IUCN Oceans team has secured funding to hire support at IUCN events teams at HQ and at IUCN West Africa office. 		On-going Full activity report
3c Policy influencing/advocacy 3c. consider IMPAC in the planning of all IUCN global events and congresses as a leading and highly
relevant global platform on MPAs; IUCN Oceans is in charge of involving IUCN secretariat events planning team in the organization of the congress.
On-going Full activity report
3d Convene stakeholders/Networking 3.d. draft the terms of reference of the congress, including the roles, responsibilities and selection
process of the host country, in collaboration with WCPA and the IMPAC International Steering
Committee;
IN January 2026, WCPA Chair, WCPA Marine VC, IUCN Oceans team and CCA met to discuss the Term of Reference of IMPAC congress (Not just IMPAC6) including the history of IMPAC, strucure and role of the ISC, the contractual aspects, and the selection of the host countries. WCPA shared a draft ToR with IUCN CCA and Oceans team to start the discussion. 		On-going Full activity report
Actors involved from Activity Reports
IUCN Members IUCN Commissions IUCN Secretariat Other non-IUCN related organisations
  • IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2026-2029
  • Yes
  • ISC member from NOAA
  • Parks Canada
  • Office of French Biodiversity
Challenges / lessons learned from Activity Reports
Challenges / lessons learned Description Action
Coordination issues

Need to coordinate and agree the ToR within WCPA, IUCN secretariat and current ISC members.

Attaching draft ToR of IMPAC
https://oceanaorg-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/fparedes_oceana_org/…

and document for selecting IMPAC host country
https://oceanaorg-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/fparedes_oceana_org/…

 Full activity report
Coordination issues

IMPAC6 organization is on track and a huge challenge for Senegal. Lack of capacities and time of WCPA marine make its challenging but different ISC members, IUCN West Africa and WCPA members and Senegal government have made significant progress towards the organization of IMPAC6 in 2027
More information at https://impac6.sn/en/

 Full activity report

WCC-2025-Res-133 - Progress Report submission form

Submitted by spadonea on Sun, 10/11/2026 - 16:07
Activities to implement this Resolution from Activity Reports
Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec Activities Overview Description Status Action
3b Convene stakeholders/Networking 3b. provide support to the IMPAC International Steering Committee and the MPA agency of the hosting country for organising every IMPAC congress;
WCPA marine and west and central Africa VC, IUCN Oceans and IUCN West Africa Office in Dakar, as well as members of the International Steering Committee are supporting Senegal in organizing IMPAC6 for 2027. The ISC as well as IMPAC6 organizing committee has met several times in 2026, in Nouakshot (Mauritania) in June and Dakar in september. IUCN Oceans team has secured funding to hire support at IUCN events teams at HQ and at IUCN West Africa office. 		On-going Full activity report
3c Policy influencing/advocacy 3c. consider IMPAC in the planning of all IUCN global events and congresses as a leading and highly
relevant global platform on MPAs; IUCN Oceans is in charge of involving IUCN secretariat events planning team in the organization of the congress.
On-going Full activity report
3d Convene stakeholders/Networking 3.d. draft the terms of reference of the congress, including the roles, responsibilities and selection
process of the host country, in collaboration with WCPA and the IMPAC International Steering
Committee;
IN January 2026, WCPA Chair, WCPA Marine VC, IUCN Oceans team and CCA met to discuss the Term of Reference of IMPAC congress (Not just IMPAC6) including the history of IMPAC, strucure and role of the ISC, the contractual aspects, and the selection of the host countries. WCPA shared a draft ToR with IUCN CCA and Oceans team to start the discussion. 		On-going Full activity report
Actors involved from Activity Reports
IUCN Members IUCN Commissions IUCN Secretariat Other non-IUCN related organisations
  • IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2026-2029
  • Yes
  • ISC member from NOAA
  • Parks Canada
  • Office of French Biodiversity
Challenges / lessons learned from Activity Reports
Challenges / lessons learned Description Action
Coordination issues

Need to coordinate and agree the ToR within WCPA, IUCN secretariat and current ISC members.

Attaching draft ToR of IMPAC
https://oceanaorg-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/fparedes_oceana_org/…

and document for selecting IMPAC host country
https://oceanaorg-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/fparedes_oceana_org/…

 Full activity report
Coordination issues

IMPAC6 organization is on track and a huge challenge for Senegal. Lack of capacities and time of WCPA marine make its challenging but different ISC members, IUCN West Africa and WCPA members and Senegal government have made significant progress towards the organization of IMPAC6 in 2027
More information at https://impac6.sn/en/

 Full activity report

WCC-2025-Res-035 - Progress Report submission form

Submitted by spadonea on Sun, 10/11/2026 - 15:52
Activities to implement this Resolution from Activity Reports
Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec Activities Overview Description Status Action
1d Scientific/technical activities Desde el 2020 CeDePesca desarrolla un Proyecto de Mejora en la pesquería de merluza negra (Dissostichus eleginoides) de Argentina. Los avances se publican semestralmente en la plataforma Fishery Progress. https://fisheryprogress.org/fip-profile/15414#overview
En mayo de 2026 se realizó una reunión virtual con la Secretaría de Pesca de Tierra del Fuego para revisar el avance del informe basado en los datos del Programa Provincial de Observadores correspondientes a las temporadas 2024 y 2025. El documento analiza la captura objetivo, bycatch e interacciones con aves y mamíferos marinos. 		On-going Full activity report
1b Capacity building La Secretaría de Pesca de Tierra del Fuego solicitó la participación de CeDePesca en una sesión de formación técnica y actualización para el personal del Programa Provincial de Observadores a bordo, prevista para los días 29 y 30 de septiembre de 2026. Planned Full activity report
Actors involved from Activity Reports
IUCN Members IUCN Commissions IUCN Secretariat Other non-IUCN related organisations
  • Centro Desarrollo y Pesca Sustentable ( Argentina )
  • No IUCN Commissions involved
  • No
  • Secretaría de Pesca de Tierra del Fuego
Challenges / lessons learned from Activity Reports
Challenges / lessons learned Description Action
Other (please specify)

Se mantiene comunicación constante y fluida con las autoridades de la Secretaría de Pesca de Tierra del Fuego. En la reunión de mayo 2026 se formularon recomendaciones para reforzar la metodología y la información recopilada a bordo.

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WCC-2025-Res-028 - Progress Report submission form

Submitted by spadonea on Sun, 10/11/2026 - 14:42
Activities to implement this Resolution from Activity Reports
Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec Activities Overview Description Status Action
2b Scientific/technical activities Under The Pole continued its DEEPLIFE scientific programme, contributing to three peer-reviewed publications on mesophotic ecosystems, including black coral diversity, fish acoustic niches, and environmental drivers of black coral distribution. A winter Antarctic mission documented mesophotic marine animal forests to 130 m using DEEPLIFE protocols. Data and imagery are currently being analysed On-going Full activity report
1c, 2a, 2b Policy influencing/advocacy Under The Pole formally submitted a proposal for the identification of a mesophotic Vulnerable Marine Ecosystem (VME) to CCAMLR in July, based on DEEPLIFE data and imagery collected in Antarctica. The proposal focuses on a mesophotic marine animal forest. Its consideration and potential adoption are expected at the CCAMLR meeting in Hobart in October. On-going Full activity report
1c, 2a Policy influencing/advocacy Under The Pole is advocating for the extension of an existing marine protected area in a Central American country from its current depth limit of approximately 60 m to at least 100 m, in order to include mesophotic marine animal forests documented below 80 m. Advocacy is conducted with government representatives, local NGOs and MPA managers. On-going Full activity report
1a, 2a Policy influencing/advocacy Under The Pole is preparing a policy brief on the integration of the mesophotic zone into marine conservation policies and strategies. The document aims to translate current scientific knowledge into practical recommendations for decision-makers and conservation practitioners and to support greater consideration of the mesophotic zone in marine conservation planning. On-going Full activity report
1a, 1b Education/Communication/Raising awareness Under The Pole communicated the adoption and implications of Resolution 8.028 through social media and presentations in French and international fora. A one-page briefing presenting the key conservation issues addressed by the Resolution was also produced and disseminated. Completed Full activity report
1b, 2d Convene stakeholders/Networking Under The Pole represented the Resolution and advocated for mesophotic ecosystem conservation at the International Coral Reef Symposium, where dedicated mesophotic sessions were held. The Resolution and its objectives were presented to relevant stakeholders, including MPA managers, government representatives and parliamentarians, to encourage greater consideration of mesophotic ecosystems in conservation policies. Completed Full activity report
2d Convene stakeholders/Networking Under The Pole is exploring the creation of an international and interdisciplinary working group bringing together mesophotic scientists and conservation/policy experts. Several discussions have been held with approximately ten experts from different countries, who have expressed interest in joining. The group’s structure, scope and governance are currently being considered. Planned Full activity report
1a, 1b Education/Communication/Raising awareness The Antarctic mission received significant French media coverage, including coverage by national media outlets such as France Inter and Libération. These media activities helped raise public awareness of Antarctic marine ecosystems, mesophotic ecosystems and the scientific and conservation issues highlighted by the expedition. Completed Full activity report
1a Education/Communication/Raising awareness Under The Pole offers educational programmes aimed at raising awareness of polar environments, ocean exploration and mesophotic ecosystems. Educational activities linked to the Antarctic mission included exchanges with students and presentations addressing the mesophotic zone, marine animal forests, scientific exploration and the need to protect these ecosystems. Completed Full activity report
Actors involved from Activity Reports
IUCN Members IUCN Commissions IUCN Secretariat Other non-IUCN related organisations
  • UNDER THE POLE / Antipodes ( France )
  • No IUCN Commissions involved
  • No
  • mesophotic.org initiative
  • researchers and scientific experts
  • government representatives
  • MPA managers
  • local NGOs
  • CCAMLR
Challenges / lessons learned from Activity Reports
Challenges / lessons learned Description Action
Lack of awareness / engagement

The mesophotic zone remains insufficiently integrated into marine conservation policies and protected-area planning. A key challenge is therefore to bridge the gap between growing scientific knowledge and policy and conservation practice. The development of an international interdisciplinary network is being explored to strengthen this science-to-policy interface.

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Coordination issues

Developing effective conservation action for mesophotic ecosystems requires coordination between scientists, conservation practitioners, MPA managers and policy-makers across different countries and disciplines. The proposed international working group is intended to help address this challenge.

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WCC-2025-Rec-078 - Progress Report submission form

Submitted by raesl on Fri, 10/09/2026 - 18:28
Activities to implement this Resolution from Activity Reports
Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec Activities Overview Description Status Action
All Policy influencing/advocacy As part of the Technical Support Instrument (TSI) project, implemented by the Economy and Finance Team, "Support for the Assessment of EHS and for the Preparation of National Biodiversity Finance Plans in Belgium, Finland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands (TSI Project)" biodiversity credits, and scaling the existing pilots, have been developed as part of the recommendations for National Biodiversity Finance Plans for Finland and the Netherlands.
On-going Full activity report
All Policy influencing/advocacy The European Regional Office is part of the European Commission Expert Group on Nature credits. Work in this group has been organised through (so far) four meetings and on to come in December 2026 (between 3 and 4 per year) and focussed on five workstreams. No agreement, conclusion or deliverable has emerged from discussions.
o WS 1: Methodologies and metrics
o WS 2: Governance and integrity
o WS 3: Market readiness and finance
o WS 4: Policy coherence
o WS 5: International cooperation
 On-going Full activity report
All Policy influencing/advocacy IUCN EURO is implementing the Technical Support Instrument (TSI) Project ‘Support to the Development of the National Restoration Plans of Croatia, the Netherlands and Poland Inception Report – extension nature credits’. The work in this project focuses on the following main deliverables:
- Report on relevant indicators and methodologies to support the design of nature credits (with a screening methodology to assess existing schemes and recommendations to the Beneficiary Member states)
- Report on financing mechanism and value proposition for nature credits
- Report with recommendations for high-integrity governance of nature credits
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All Field activities France has recently updated its regulatory framework, transitioning to “France Crédits Biodiversité” program, marking a significant scaling-up that translates into a target of 15 M€ raised for 30 sites by 2030. Various French stakeholders are involved (banks, public institutions, NGOs, etc.). On-going Full activity report
All Policy influencing/advocacy At the European level, work on the nature credit roadmap is continuing with the goal of establishing a European framework for nature credits by 2027; France is fully committed in those discussions. On-going Full activity report
Scientific/technical activities France and UK launched in 2023 the International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits (IAPB) to develop international principles on integrity of biodiversity credits and to promote harmonization of national biodiversity credit markets that meet these criteria. FR and UK still finance the IAPB, which is working on: 1) intergov convening and cap. building, 2) creation of soft standards, 3) supporting countries to develop their legal frameworks. Planned Full activity report
1 Policy influencing/advocacy participation to BCA expert group ; exchanges with IAPB ; participation to EU Nature Credit expert group On-going Full activity report
2a Scientific/technical activities project research dedicated to biodiversity measure for project certification
 On-going Full activity report
2 Scientific/technical activities : project research dedicated to local biodiversity certificates framework On-going Full activity report
Actors involved from Activity Reports
IUCN Members IUCN Commissions IUCN Secretariat Other non-IUCN related organisations
  • Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères ( France )
  • Ministry of the Environment of Finland ( Finland )
  • Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ( United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland )
  • Ministère de l'Environnement, du Climat et de la Biodiversité ( Luxembourg )
  • Service Public Fédéral Santé publique, Sécurité de la Chaîne Alimentaire et Environnement ( Belgium )
  • No IUCN Commissions involved
  • Yes
  • Ministry of Agriculture
  • Fisheries
  • Food Security and Nature (Netherlands)
  • Fondation pour la Recherche sur la Biodiversité
  • Carbone 4
Challenges / lessons learned from Activity Reports
Challenges / lessons learned Description Action
Monitoring and accountability issues

Measuring biodiversity and additionality is challenging.

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Insufficient / lack of resources

- Still a tool that is difficult to understand, with various approaches / definitions / legal frameworks (not harmonized).
- Difficult to attract private sector investment.
- Need capacity building
- Still a lot of worries about the risks (on social and environmental integrity for ex)

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Coordination issues

Many different projects and competing frameworks are being investigated and developed simultaneously

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