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Published on 04 June 2004 Modified on 26 May 2017 By Narelle Tagged in Antarctic Treaty 1017 downloads

ATCM XXVII and CEP VII 2004, Capetown, South Africa

Information Paper

IP068: SCAR Report to XXVIII ATCM

Summary:

At XXV ATCM WP038 SCAR proposed a process for providing the CEP with recommendations for Special Protection based on an international assessment of all the available scientific evidence. SCAR proposed to undertake the assessment with the appropriate groups in IUCN to establish which species fell into the categories Vulnerable, Endangered and Critically Endangered. This paper reports on progress made in this endeavour and future action required. 

ATCM - Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting

CEP - Committee for Environmental Protection

27th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting

24 May 2004 - 04 Jun 2004