Protected Areas Programme
The programme works largely with, and through, the membership of WCPA. Activities are strongly decentralised and implemented at a geographic and issue-based level, often through Regional and Strategic Vice-Chairs of WCPA. Particular emphasis is placed on developing linkages between WCPA Regional Vice-Chairs and IUCN Regional offices.
What does the Programme do?
- support the WCPA Commission
- work on Natural World Heritage properties
Objectives of the Programme
- To assist in the planning of protected areas and their integration into all sectors by providing strategic advice to policy makers;
- To strengthen capacity and effectiveness of protected area managers through the provision of guidance, tools and information, and as a vehicle for networking; and
- To increase investment in protected areas by persuading public and corporate donors, as well as governments, of their value.
In addition to these objectives, which are shared with WCPA, the PPA also aims to link:
- The various IUCN protected areas field project activities into a cohesive and coordinated IUCN Protected Areas Programme; and
- The protected area activities of WCPA and IUCN those of key partners (e.g. donors).
