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IUCN GREEN LIST OF PROTECTED AND CONSERVED AREAS (GLPCA)
Progress and PrioritiesEngaging with WCPA in the Regions
May 2016 – WCPA Steering Committee
Theory of ChangeDirect results Intermediate results
GLPCA Standard provides credible, global, aspirational framework for achieving nature
conservation in PAs
Long term results
Evaluation identifies pathways and
targets for interventions and support to achieve
conservation success
Fairly governed and effectively managed PAs
that are achieving their objectives are
identified, celebrated, and
promoted
p pTraining and capacity-building, peer networks
of PA experts and practitioners
Greater recognition and support for PAs as an equitable & effective
conservation tool
More effective targeting and use of resources to
achieve conservation impacts
Value for managers, communities, partners,
stakeholders
Increasing global area
of well-designed,
fairly governed & effectively managed
PAs achieving
their intended
objectives
Value for governing agencies, donors,
investors, sponsors
Green List: story so far
• 1982 First references …
• Green List of Protected Areas concept activated in 2008• PA Management Effectiveness tools promoted• ‘Green List’ IUCN Resolution in 2012• Pilot Phase 2014, 8 countries
– 25 sites recognised, 7 in Europe (France, Spain, Italy)– Launch in Sydney World Parks Congress, new commitments– Alignment with other initiatives/standards (CA/TS, FSC, MSC)
• Evaluation and lessons learned 2015• New Development Phase 2016 to 2018
– Pioneer support from German BMUB and others• Focus on Outcomes and broaden to include Conserved Areas
The Green List Standard
10 Steps to Green List success1. Develop Collaboration with IUCN (region, country or jurisdiction)1. Develop Collaboration with IUCN (region, country or jurisdiction)
2. Form an Expert Action Group (EAGL) for the jurisdiction2. Form an Expert Action Group (EAGL) for the jurisdiction
3. Independent Review of Process for the jurisdiction3. Independent Review of Process for the jurisdiction
4. Adapt the IUCN Green List Standard Indicators to the context4. Adapt the IUCN Green List Standard Indicators to the context
5. Invite participation5. Invite participation
6. Register PA commitments6. Register PA commitments
7. Measures, mentors, motivation7. Measures, mentors, motivation
8. Green List Candidates8. Green List Candidates
9. Recognizing success9. Recognizing success
10. Renewing the cycle10. Renewing the cycle
Working regionally
• Interest from PA management (agency or authority), Regional V‐C, IUCN office
• Agreement with Regional V‐C and Regional office and PA management
• Project coordinator appointed • Expert assessment group identified• Mentors appointed to work with candidate parks
Issues for discussion
• Regional input to standard/manual?• Regional capacity building?
– Who, how, when• Regional coordination of GLPCA?• Resourcing regional activities?• EAGL membership – qualifications, operation,
• WCPA roles (EAGL, Mentors, GLPCA coordination)
• Assurance, reviewers
Assurance
• Accreditation Services International • Credible process for evaluating performance against the Standard criteria
• Aligned to global best practice in sustainability standards (ISEAL)
• Cost‐effective system that plays to IUCN strengths (membership, volunteer expert commissions, global / regional reach)
COMPASS (Salesforce platform)IUCN GREEN LIST MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
LINKS ‐ TO PROTECTED PLANET (UNEP‐WCMC), RED LIST etcOPEN ACCESS TO KEY DATA SETS AND DECISION‐MAKING
Expert Assessment Group – Green List (EAGL)
•Identify 8‐12 EAGL members•Ensure diverse skills•Sign TOR and conflict of interest; •Join IUCN‐WCPA•Assigned independent Reviewer•Key partner as host
•Identify 8‐12 EAGL members•Ensure diverse skills•Sign TOR and conflict of interest; •Join IUCN‐WCPA•Assigned independent Reviewer•Key partner as host
ESTABLISH EAGL
•Adapt Global Standard• Manage ‘account’ on COMPASS system• Approve registrations and ‘candidates’• Conduct site‐visits and provide feedback to PA candidates• Evaluate full PA nominations
•Adapt Global Standard• Manage ‘account’ on COMPASS system• Approve registrations and ‘candidates’• Conduct site‐visits and provide feedback to PA candidates• Evaluate full PA nominations
GREEN LIST PROCESS •Submit evaluations results to IUCN Green
List panel•Certificates to successful PAs•Action plans to PA candidates•Registrations, approve new candidates•Evaluate full nominations
•Submit evaluations results to IUCN Green List panel•Certificates to successful PAs•Action plans to PA candidates•Registrations, approve new candidates•Evaluate full nominations
RECURRENT TASKS
Commitments, Candidates and Green Listed areas:
COMMITMENT• Basic data submitted• Commit to Standard• Prepare candidacy‐level evidence
• Seek approval as ‘Candidate’
CANDIDATE• Must demonstrate strong ‘outlook’ and potential for success
• Stakeholder input• Address challenges• Then, prepare full nomination
NOMINATION• Demonstrate conservation outcomes
• Compile all supporting evidence and documents
• Independent evaluation• IUCN GLPCA Panel consider PA for ‘Green List’
Renewing the cycle
• 5 year certificates• ‘Alerts’ trigger a review if required• Global Panel decision‐making
– Once in 2016 – twice per year in 2017
• Adaptations, revisions to programme 2018
Green List and World Heritage
• Principle: all WHA with Outlook assessment of good or good with concerns should be encouraged to achieve Green List Standard
• World Heritage Outlook assessment aligned to indicators for Green List
• New ‘Candidate’ phase allows for targeted feedback (‘outlook’)
• Need for consistency in IUCN positions / recommendations
• World Heritage expertise/experience in GLPCA governance globally and in country
• Improve clarity / communications
Next steps
• Finalize Standard and User Manual• Further implementation in 2016
– 20 countries so far (inc Colombia, Vietnam, Mexico, Malaysia, Kenya, Italy, Japan, Benin, Australia NSW)
– Integration with CA/TS (one joint country engagement tbd)– Engage IUCN regions, WCPA Regional Vice‐chair networks
• Feasibility for European PA Network (Natura 2000)• Business Plan revision, especially financing & sustainability
• Alignment with international process and events– Convention on Biological Diversity (Aichi Target 11)
• Clear plan for ‘development’ phase 2016‐2018– WCPA ability to engage more streamlined, supported
• Install governance (panel, management committee, operational teams, data manager etc)
• Develop branding and communications• Data integration and scalability• Partnership Group activated
THE GREEN LIST IS GLOBAL
Global Reach: 20 countries in dialogue for 2016‐2018 (GREEN); Interest from 20‐30 more (ORANGE)ALL WCPA Regions engaged already.IUCN Regional Offices and National Committees key to success
Mexico, Colombia, Peru, France, Italy, Spain, Guadeloupe, Benin, Kenya, Lebanon, Jordan, UAE, Georgia, China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, Palau, Korea, Australia (NSW).
Brasil, Croatia, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Russia, Nepal, Taiwan, Hawai’i, Sri Lanka, Germany, Madagascar, Seychelles, Ecuador, ‘Coral Triangle’ region, Micronesia Region, North Africa region, Palestine….
Summary – Added Value
• Added Value:– Mobilises IUCN members and Commission experts
• France 57 experts (EAGL, mentors, support group, etc)• WCPA roles developed and supported (ie EAGL, mentors)
– Decentralised implementation, partnerships• KfW, UNEP‐WCMC, Birdlife Intl, WWF, CI, public/private
– Adaptable to context and circumstance– Local expertise; regional checks; global assurance and consistency
– Uses existing data and assessment tools– ‘Candidates’ are provided feedback, mentoring– Global recognition, independent, credible– Brand potential at three levels in Green List process
Contacts
• WCPA:– Prof. Marc Hocking [email protected]
• IUCN Global Protected Areas Programme:– James Hardcastle [email protected]
Green List & GPAP/WCPA portfolio
Quality
IUCN GREEN LIST Standard
BMUB‐IKI PA Solutions Project
UNDP‐GEF SGP Governance
Assessment and ICCA
Capacity
BIOPAMA IIBetter integration of PAME, Governance, Green List Standard
Regional collaborations (projects and partnerships)
IUCN/ WCPA / ASI training and courses
Solutions
Panorama and Blue Solutions
Each PA to provide ‘solutions’ and best
practices
GEF‐UNDP Inspiring Protected Area
Solutions
IUCN Green List 2014
PANORAMA
Example: Piloting GLPCA in France
• Partner country in pilot phase in 2014 (with Spain and Italy)
• EAGL expert group formed, facilitated by IUCN• Strong support from PA agencies (ie National Parks)
• Diverse types of area selected for initial evaluation– 5 successful sites
• Links made to existing initiatives• Evidence and ‘Means of Verification’ built on
existing reports and scorecards in all cases.• Needs to be COST EFFECTIVE for all PAs involved
France PILOT:
57 people involved
12 30 12 3
Core group Associate experts Institutional partners Staff
Green List in pictures