Decisions 15.80 to 15.81 - Action Plan for the Protection and Conservation of South Atlantic Whales

Aquatic Species Conservation Issues

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Decision directed to: Parties

Parties are requested to report on progress in implementing the Action Plan for the Protection and Conservation of South Atlantic Whales (Annex 1 to Resolution 12.17 Conservation and Management of Whales and their Habitats in the South Atlantic Region), including monitoring and efficacy of measures taken, to the Conference of the Parties at its 16th meeting.

Decision directed to: Secretariat

The Secretariat shall, subject to the availability of resources: a) support Parties in organizing a regional workshop to improve capacity for the implementation of the Action Plan for the Protection and Conservation of South Atlantic Whales (Annex 1 to Resolution 12.17 Conservation and Management of Whales and their Habitats in the South Atlantic Region); b) continue to collaborate with the IWC on the implementation of the Action Plan for the Protection and Conservation of South Atlantic Whales.