Decisions 15.82 to 15.86 - Single Species Action Plan for the Atlantic Humpback Dolphin (Sousa teuszii)
Aquatic Species Conservation Issues
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Decision directed to: Parties
Parties that are Range States to the Atlantic humpback dolphin are requested to:
a) undertake those actions of the SSAP specified for immediate implementation and for delivery within three years as a matter of priority, continue ongoing activities, and start implementation of those actions of the SSAP specified to be addressed within five years;
b) set up the necessary structures to ensure active collaboration among stakeholders within each Range State to maximize the effective use of resources and expertise, for example through the formation of national working groups;
c) actively engage with stakeholders in neighbouring Sousa teuszii Range States to facilitate knowledge-sharing and effective collaboration, especially where cross-border populations are suspected to occur;
d) provide a brief report on their implementation of the SSAP in time for the last meeting of the Sessional Committee before COP16 using a template provided by the Secretariat;
e) encourage non-Party Range States to adopt the SSAP for their use.
Decision directed to: Parties
Parties that are not Range States to the Atlantic humpback dolphin are requested to provide technical and capacity-building support to Range States for the implementation of activities outlined in the Action Plan.
Decision directed to: IGOs & NGOs
Intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations are encouraged to support implementation of the SSAP, including through provision of technical support and expertise.
Decision directed to: Scientific Council
The Scientific Council, where applicable with support from the Aquatic Mammals Working Group, is requested to:
a) review information provided by Parties on the implementation of the SSAP and prepare a brief summary and analysis;
b) provide guidance on the further implementation of the Action Plan to COP16.
Decision directed to: Secretariat
The Secretariat shall:
a) subject to the availability of resources, convene a meeting of Range States regarding implementation of priority actions and to facilitate coordination across the region;
b) request national implementation reports from Range States and support the Scientific Council and its Aquatic Mammals Working Group in reviewing and analyzing these responses to assess progress in the implementation of the SSAP.