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Objective A: To identify the global diversity of mire features, functions, and values |
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A.1. Assessment of the global distribution and condition of mires and peatlands |
Preparation of an overview and gap analysis for all countries of the world on the basis of literature research and expert consultation |
Report “The global status of mires and peatlands” |
Hans Joosten |
Draft data used for Wise Use Book |
2002 |
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Full database prepared |
2003 |
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Published under www.imcg.net/gpd/gpd.htm. |
2004 |
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A.2. Development of a globally valid system of mire types and an overview of their distribution |
The preparation and publication of a typology and corresponding maps through continuation of the annual IMCG workshops |
Report/book “The mire types of the World and their global distribution” also including an overview of global peatland classification |
Michael Steiner Jan Sliva |
This action relates to action C.1.4. |
2004 |
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A.3. Development of a globally unified consistent mire terminology |
Development of a Universal Mire Lexicon (UML) in workshops and internet discussions |
Draft Mire Lexicon |
Ron Hofstetter |
An older draft is available under http://fig.cox.miami.edu/~rhofstet/bil538/hygrogaia-1.html |
2002 |
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Chapter on the UML in the European Mires Book (A.4.3.) |
Ron Hofstetter |
Draft has been submitted September 2002. see also A.4. |
2002 |
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A.4. Stimulation of regional mire and peatland inventories on the basis of an integral and coordinated approach |
A.4.1. The instalment and facilitation of regional working groups, workshops and publications |
The working groups are installed, the coordinators appointed, and the working plans agreed |
H. Joosten (Europe) |
Authors for all country inventories (- Azerbaijan) have been appointed and inventory content is agreed |
2002 |
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Jan Sliva (Africa) |
Working group Southern Africa operational; further expansion to tropical Africa is underway. (A.4.4.) |
2002-2003 |
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Tanja Minaeva (Russia) |
See A 4.5. |
2004 |
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Xxx (South America) |
See A.4.6. |
2005 |
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A.4.2. Assistance with project development and fundraising for the activities listed below |
All activities listed below are included in the GPI proposal portfolio |
Tanja Minaeva |
Most project proposals are included in the portfolio and some of them have been GPI funded |
2002 |
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A.4.3. The production of an overview of mire and peatland diversity and conservation status in Europe |
Book “Mires and peatlands of Europe” |
Hans Joosten |
Draft text submitted to GPI |
2002 |
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Finances for publication secured |
2003 |
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Finalization and publication: Final texts are not yet available for some countries and some general chapters |
2004/2005 |
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A.4.4. The production of an overview of mire and peatland diversity and conservation status in Southern Africa |
Book “Mires and peatlands of Southern Africa” |
Jan Sliva |
2004 |
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A.4.5. The production of an overview of mire and peatland diversity and conservation status of Russia |
Book “Mires and peatlands of Russia” |
Tanja Minaeva |
2005 |
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A.4.6. Starting the identification of the mire and peatland diversity and conservation status of South America |
Book “Mires and peatlands of South America” |
GPI supported reports on paramos and Patagonian peatlands |
2004 |
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Rodolfo Iturraspe |
Book “Peatlands of Tierra del Fuego” |
2005 |
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A.5. Identification of the main functions and values of mires and peatlands on a global scale |
A.5.1. The collection of qualitative and quantitative information on the basis of literature research and expert consultation |
Publication of a major chapter on functions and values in the IPS/IMCG Wise Use book |
Hans Joosten |
IPS/IMCG book “The Wise Use of Mires and Peatlands – Background and Principles” published |
2002 |
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A.5.2. The ongoing synthesis of global databases on mire flora, vegetation, and mire plant ecology |
Databases made available via the IMCG web site |
Philippe Julve |
How is progress and how to involve more members? |
2002 |
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A.5.3. To start a mire fauna data base |
Databases made available via the IMCG web site |
Not yet identified |
What should be the content of that database? |
2006 |
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A.6. Formulation of Ramsar Guidelines for peatland sites |
Active participation in the work of the STRP Peatland Group in the preparation of such Guidelines |
Revised Guidelines are endorsed by the Ramsar Standing Committee and COP8 |
Richard Lindsay, Andreas Grünig |
Guidelines were endorsed by Ramsar COP8 in Valencia |
2002 |
Objective B: To reduce the most significant threats to mires |
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B.1. Identification of the main threats and of mechanisms to avoid them |
B.1.1. The inventory of regional threats and their effects |
Creation of a dynamic internet database on regional threats |
Michael Trepel |
A website for threatened peatlands was installed but gets little response |
2003 |
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The inclusion of these analyses in the regional overviews (see above) |
Hans Joosten |
Europe, see A.4.3. |
2004/2005 |
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Jan Sliva |
Southern Africa, see A.4.4. |
2004 |
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Tanja Minaeva |
Russia, see A.4.5. |
2005 |
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Rodolfo Iturraspe |
South America, see A.4.6. |
2006 |
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B.1.2. The development of an infrastructure for membership expertise exchange |
The database on IMCG expertise is developed and maintained |
Jan Sliva Michael Trepel |
The new member registration form includes consent with publication of expertise data. |
2003 |
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A questionnaire to existing members has been prepared and distributed |
2003 |
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The database will be made available to all members |
2004 |
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The mechanism for rapid expertise exchange by internet is provided |
Not yet identified |
2002 |
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B.2. Promotion of the conservation of mires in hot spots |
B.2.1. The development and operation of a hot line for mire threats incl. a mechanism for feedback |
The IMCG Web-site contains a “hot-line” for mires under threat |
Tanja Minaeva, Michael Trepel |
A site “threatened mires” has been added to the IMCG website. Input is limited, feedback not yet organized |
2003 |
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B.2.2. The acquisition of funds for the provision of free expertise for hot spots |
The IMCG has a special fund to cover expertise provision for hot spots |
Tanja Minaeva, Stuart Brooks |
2003 |
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Objective C: To explore mechanisms that further our aims and sustain our achievements |
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C.1. Permanent IMCG involvement in international mire conservation policy |
C.1.1. Cooperation with partner organizations (IPS, WI, SWS, IUCN, …), both bilateral and in umbrella organizations (EHF, CoCo…) |
Information exchange by web links, information bulletins, and attendance of meetings |
Michael Trepel, |
Web links |
2002-2003 |
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Margrit von Euw |
Sending of IMCG Newsletters |
2002-2003 |
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Exec. Committee |
Joint Meetings |
2002-2003 |
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Comprehensive mire conservation actions are undertaken in partnership |
Hans Joosten |
Wise Use project with IPS |
2002-2003 |
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Tatjana Minaeva |
Global peatland Inititative (with IPS, WI, IUCN) |
2002-2003 |
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Hans Joosten |
UNEP-GEF-project (with GEC, WI, IPS) |
2003 |
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Active involvement in the European Habitat Forum |
Richard Lindsay |
Adequate IMCG representation in EHF was re-installed |
2003 |
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C.1.2. Continued active participation in relevant Ramsar bodies |
Active contribution in the Ramsar Scientific and Technical Research Panel |
Stuart Brooks Andreas Grünig |
2002-2003 |
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Active contribution in the Peatland Coordinating Committee CoCo-GAPP |
Jan Sliva, Hans Joosten, Stuart Brooks, Piet-Louis Grundling |
CoCo-GAPP was installed November 2003 with a strong direct and indirect representation of IMCG members |
2003 |
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Endorsement of the IMCG web-site by Ramsar as official reference site for inventory data |
Hans Joosten |
CoCo-GAPP decided to use the IMCG Global Peatland Database as a base of inventory data |
2003 |
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IMCG Global Peatland Database is being installed on the IMCG-web. |
2004 |
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C.1.3. Pro-active participation in the Steering Group of the Global Peatland Initiative |
The IMCG position is clearly reflected in all GPI policy. |
Tanja Minaeva |
GPI has supported several actions from the IMCG Action Plan |
2003 |
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Submission of ample projects by IMCG and IMCG members |
Tanja Minaeva |
Due to lack of resources no new GPI projects have been started during 2003 |
2004 |
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C.1.4. Stimulation of mire/peatland related aspects in the Convention on Biodiversity |
Recognition of mire types and patterns as paradigms of ecosystem diversity |
Hans Joosten |
CBD plans to adopt Ramsar typology à C.1.2. |
2006 |
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Hans Joosten |
The report of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Biological Diversity and Climate Change includes a substantial part about peatlands |
2003-2004 |
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C.1.5. Stimulation of mire/peatland related aspects in the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto process |
Recognition of the importance of peatlands and mires as carbon stores and sinks |
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The Ramsar Convention pleas for minimizing degradation and for promoting restoration wetlands that store or may sequester carbon |
2002 |
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The report of the Ad Hoc Group (see C.1.4.) was offered to the UNFCCC |
2003 |
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Ramsar and CBD have asked the IPCC for a paper on the relationship between wetlands and climate change |
2002/2004 |
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C.1.6. The development of an IMCG long-term mire conservation strategy |
A long-term IMCG strategy |
Hans Joosten |
An IMCG/IPS workshop on the Future of Peatlands was organized during the IPS 2004 Congress |
2004 |
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C.2. An effective global network of mire conservationists, linking to regional networks, by expanding IMCG presence to all regions and countries |
C.2.1. The production and distribution of a regular Newsletter with global coverage |
Informative IMCG Newsletter |
John Couwenberg, Hans Joosten |
In 2002 4 Newsletters were produced with a total of 130 pages |
2002 |
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In 2003 4 Newsletters were produced with a total of 142 pages |
2003 |
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C.2.2. The maintenance of a Website with global coverage |
The IMCG web-site is up-to-date and easily accessible and contains conservation relevant information |
Michael Trepel |
The web pages were visited 2666x in 2001, 5231x in 2002, 7437x in 2003 and already 4299x in the first five months of 2004. |
2002-2006 |
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C.2.3. The wide distribution of IMCG information material and membership registration forms, including to appropriate societies and journals. |
An annual growth of the IMCG membership by 10%, representing 5 additional countries |
Jan Sliva |
Per 31.12.2002 IMCG had 265 members (= + 56 % compared to 31.12.2001) in 37 countries (= + 1). Per 31.12.2003 IMCG had 366 members (= + 38 % compared to 31.12.2002) in 37 countries (= + 0) |
2002-2006 |
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C.2.4. The expansion of IMCG membership in Southern Africa |
IMCG members / contacts in most countries in Southern Africa |
Jan Sliva, Piet-Louis Grundling |
At the end of 2002 IMCG had members in Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. During 2003 no additional extra countries joined. |
2004 |
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C.2.5. The preparation of the 2004 IMCG Congress in South Africa |
The 2004 IMCG Congress in South Africa |
Piet-Louis Grundling |
The IMCG Congress in South Africa is scheduled for 12.-26. September 2004 |
2004
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C.2.6. The expansion of IMCG membership in South America |
IMCG members / contacts in most South American countries |
At the end of 2002 IMCG had members in Argentina and Colombia. During 2003 no additional extra countries joined. |
2006 |
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C.2.7. The preparation of an IMCG Symposium in South America 2005/2006 |
An IMCG Symposium in South America 2005/2006 |
Rodolpho Iturraspe |
An field symposium in Tierra del Fuego is planned for November 2005. |
2005 |
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C.2.8. The support of national and local initiatives in mire conservation by providing expertise and assistance in fundraising and awareness campaigns |
The IMCG members have easy access to any needed expertise to carry out mire conservation activities in their countries |
??? |
See also B.2.1.: dynamic database of threats. |
2003 |
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C.3. Provision of free exchange of information |
C.3.1. The organization of meetings, symposia, and workshops. |
Biannual IMCG symposium |
Piet-Louis Grundling |
South-Africa , see also C.2.5. |
2004 |
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Tapio Lindholm |
Finland, 2006 Field symposium, Conference, and General Assembly |
2006 |
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2008 Field symposium, Conference, and General Assembly |
2008 |
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Regular workshops devoted to regions or issues. |
??? |
2002-2006 |
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C.3.2. The preparation of publications |
IMCG Publications |
Hans Joosten J. Couwenberg |
2002: Weber Augstumal book |
2002 |
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Hans Joosten |
2002: Wise Use book. See also C.2.1. |
2002 |
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C.3.3. The publication of a scientific journal on peat and peatlands |
An peer reviewed International Journal of Peat and Peatlands |
Olivia Bragg Hans Joosten |
First appointments for a free, internet based journal has been made with IPS. First issue scheduled for 2004. |
2004 |
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C.4. Development and implementation of a policy on economic incentives for mire conservation |
C.4.1. Development of a policy on certification and ecolabelling |
Policy document adopted by IMCG MB / General Ass. |
Hans Joosten |
As no consensus exists within the peat industry, the issue will be pursued by IPS Commission II and IMCG is kept informed. |
2004 |
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C.4.2. The stimulation of the development and the use of peat alternatives |
Information on the IMCG Web-site on peat alternatives |
??? |
Couple with IPCC and UK Peat Campaign |
2003 |
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C.4.3. The promotion of adequate labeling, certification, and licensing of peatland related products and activities |
Adequate “ecolabels” for peat (products) |
??? |
Relates to the renewal of EU ecolabels in 2006; interventions depend on outcome of C.4.1. |
2006 |
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Certification concepts for peat industries |
??? |
Interventions depend on outcome of C.4.1. |
2006 |
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The inclusion of Wise Use concepts in national licensing |
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2006 |
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C.4.4. The promotion of “debts for nature swaps” for mire conservation |
“Debts for nature swaps” for mire conservation |
??? |
2006 |
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C.5. Awareness campaign |
Identification of the motives for mire use. Identification of the stakeholders on the international level. Formulation and dissemination of a Wise Use approach. |
Publication and wide dissemination of the Wise Use background document and declarations |
Stuart Brooks |
The Wise Use book and the WU Statement flyers were published and are being widely disseminated. All versions of flyer are not yet available on the IMCG website (C.2.2.) |
2002/2003 |
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Exec. Committee |
The Wise Use Book and flyers were presented and distributed at CoP 8 |
2002 |
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Hans Joosten |
The IPS associated peat industry prepared a DVD on peatland wise use |
2004 |
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The publication of the booklet “Wise use for children and ministers” |
2004 |
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Presentation of Wise Use approach on the IPS Congress |
Michael Trepel |
Wise Use is the motto of the 2004 IPS Congress. Concerted input from IMCG is required. |
2004 |
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