THE ESSENTIALS
Key messages
- 01
Target 3 requires not only expanded coverage of protected and conserved areas, but also demonstrably effective conservation of biodiversity and associated values.
- 02
Build on existing PCA effectiveness assessment frameworks, strengthen their focus on outcomes, and use the new IUCN Global Standard as a benchmark.
- 03
Systematically integrate effectiveness assessment into adaptive management of individual PCAs and national systems, using findings to guide decisions, actions and resource allocation.
TOOLS, GUIDANCE & LEARNING
Station resources 6
- GuidanceIUCN (2026). IUCN Global Standard for Effective and Equitable Protected and Conserved Areas. (opens in a new tab)
- ResourceSalafsky et al. (2026). Improving Outcome-Based Effectiveness Assessments of Protected and Conserved Areas. IUCN WCPA Issues Paper 9. (opens in a new tab)
- GuidanceUNEP-WCMC (2025). GD-PAME User Manual, Version 2.0: Guidance on Reporting Effectiveness Data to Protected Planet. (opens in a new tab)
- ResourceHockings et al. (2006). Evaluating Effectiveness: A Framework for Assessing Management Effectiveness of Protected Areas. IUCN. (opens in a new tab)
- PDFWWF International. METT Handbook. A Guide to Using the Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT) Second edition / METT-4. (opens in a new tab)
- GuidanceConservation Measures Partnership (2020). Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation, Version 4.0. (opens in a new tab)
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AFTER THE DAY
Notes coming soon
Notes and key takeaways from the day will be shared here. Stay tuned.
