Strategic Directions
- CBD and Capacity Building
- Conserving Biodiversity
- Governance, Equity and Livelihoods
- Science and Management
The Strategic Directions define WCPA overarching priorities. Each WCPA Region is tasked to define the relevance of these Strategic Directions in the context of individual regions, and address them with their relevant partners. The Regional Focus is of course the key role of the Regional Vice Chairs. It is through the Regional Vice-chairs that WCPA delivers assistance on the ground, and where “real” input is derived to guide global programs or develop implementation tools. Partnerships reflect the formal arrangements where WCPA is a recognized partner. These partnerships permit WCPA to work with others to advance the protected area estate in the world. These three elements together form an integrated and synergetic approach.
The Strategic Directions (SDs) are are not stand-alone initiatives as they are interrelated but also linked to the other two elements. The success of protected areas seldom depends on one SD but dimensions of all SDs. To make the point, for science and tools of good management of protected areas to be effective, a solid system of governance and an internal capacity is needed. Having the right areas protected and with the right design is of course essential for protected area to achieve their objectives.
Task Forces are a very important delivery mechanism for WCPA. Some will fit under a Strategic Direction, others will not. This further underlines the interrelationship between the SDs.
