In this section, we will be describing the different types of protected areas, their benefits and values, and the issues associated with them.
Protected Areas - what are they, why have them?
IUCN's definition of a protected area:
A protected area is a clearly defined geographical space, recognised, dedicated and managed, through legal or other effective means, to achieve the long term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values.
Conserving nature and feeding humans - protected areas in drylands
21 Nov 2011 | Audio
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Guarding the grain - Crop wild relatives in protected areas
Conserving together: the challenges of establishing Protected Areas for the in situ conservation of Crop Wild Relatives in five mega-diverse countries Teresa Borelli, Biodiversity International … | French | Spanish
12 Jul 2010 | Fact sheet
Protected Areas for healthier people
Healthy Parks Healthy People an initiative pioneered by IUCN Member Parks Victoria an Australian park management agency promotes contact with nature as a proactive public health strategy. Healthy Parks Healthy People recognises that individual and community health are reliant on a healthy parks system and that the success of the healthy parks system depends on the value and recognition placed on it by the community which in return will promote enhanced conservation of parks and protected areas. … | French | Spanish
30 Mar 2010 | Fact sheet
Working outside the boundaries - connecting protected areas for people and nature
Most countries now recognise that their biodiversity conservation planning must include much more than protected areas. They are moving towards a larger, landscape perspective, connecting their conservation strategies over larger expanses of land and sea. Conservation 'corridors' are part of this new thinking and a growing trend in global conservation, allowing wildlife to move across landscapes and interact. Restoring conservation corridors is being seen as a vital component in ensuring the long-term health of ecosystems and species. Corridors such as the 'Yellowstone to Yukon' in the US, 'Atherton to Alps' in eastern Australia or the Green Belt in eastern Europe are capturing the interest of conservationists and the public alike. … | French | Spanish
24 Feb 2010 | Fact sheet
Marine Protected Areas – Why have them?
Oceans cover more than 70% of our planet. They include some of the most fragile ecosystems and species on Earth, but are continuously abused. More than 60% of the human population now lives on or near a coastline and 80% of tourism is concentrated in coastal areas. Exploited by over-fishing and subjected to pollution and oil and gas extraction, marine resources have been seriously affected in many regions. … | French | Spanish
01 Feb 2010 | Fact sheet
