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1. Welcome from the Chair 1
2. IUCN and the WCPA 22.1 WCPA’s mission 22.2 WCPA’s objectives 2
3. WCPA Structure and Governance 43.1 WCPA Chair 43.2 WCPA Deputy Chair 43.3 WCPA Steering Committee 43.4 WCPA Emeritus 43.5 WCPA Regions 4
4. WCPA Themes, Task Forces and Specialist Groups 54.1 Themes 54.2 Specialist Groups 54.3 Task Forces 54.4 Governance of WCPA Specialist Groups or Task Forces 5
5. Opportunities as a Member 65.1 Benefits of being a WCPA Member 65.2 Expectations of WCPA Members 6
6. How WCPA works with IUCN's Global Protected Areas Programme (GPAP) 8
7. GPAP and WCPA Programme and Priorities 97.1 Working together 97.2 The IUCN World Parks Congress 2014 and the Promise of Sydney 10
8. Applying for Membership 118.1 Who can be a WCPA Member? 118.2 Young Professional Members 118.3. What is the application process? 12
9. Acknowledging exceptional conservationists : the WCPA Awards 13
10. WCPA Communications 1410.1 IUCN WCPA Website 1410.2 IUCN Portal 1410.3 WCPA/GPAP Newsletter 1410.4. Protected Planet 1410.5. PANORAMA 1410.6 PARKS Journal 1510.7 Communicating among members 1510.8. Use of the IUCN WCPA Logo 15
11. Important meetings for WCPA Members 16
11.1 IUCN World Conservation Congress (WCC) 1611.2 IUCN World Parks Congress (WPC) 1611.3 IUCN Regional Forums 1611.4 IUCN WCPA Steering Committee Meeting 1611.5 Other meetings 16
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12. Representing or publishing in the name of WCPA 17
12.1 Representing the WCPA 1712.2 Representing IUCN or WCPA in policy forums 1712.3 Publishing in association with WCPA 1712.4 IUCN WCPA Publications Policy 1712.5 How to publish for IUCN WCPA 1712.6 How to translate for IUCN WCPA 17
13. Funding and fundraising 18
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2. IUCN and the WCPA
The IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) is a vital component of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), being one of the six Commissions of voluntary individual specialists appointed for their expertise and their willingness to contribute that expertise to global conservation goals.
IUCN is a membership organization made up of more than 217 states and state agencies, 1066 NGO members, as well as over 16,000 individual scientists and experts in six Commissions. The priorities and work of IUCN are decided by Member organizations every four years at the IUCN World Conservation Congress and subsequently coordinated by a professional secretariat with 1,100 staff in more than 60 countries.
IUCN helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. It supports scientific research, manages field projects all over the world and brings governments, non‐governmental organizations, United Nations agencies, companies and local communities together to develop and implement policy, laws and best practices. IUCN has permanent observer status at the United Nations General Assembly and other UN bodies and processes. The Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity acknowledge IUCN as the pre‐eminent global conservation body, and depend on IUCN for scientific and technical advice on many issues. Learn more…
While the members of the IUCN are governments, organizations and institutions, the work of IUCN is greatly amplified by its Commissions. The Commissions unite volunteer experts from a wide range of disciplines who provide the Union with their knowledge and policy advice on conservation issues.
Established in 1958, the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas is the world's premier network of protected area expertise, with more than 2700 members spanning 140 countries. A history of the Commission’s work over its first 50 years is available. Learn more...
WCPA is established in accordance with the IUCN Statutes, and does not exist as a separate legal entity. Its
mandate is renewed by the IUCN World Conservation Congress every four years. The commission works closely with the IUCN Secretariat, especially the Global Protected Areas Programme. For additional information on WCPA’s current profile of activities, please visit our web pages. Learn more…
2.1. WCPA Mission
The current IUCN WCPA Mandate was approved by the World Conservation Congress in Hawaiʻi for the period 2017‐2020. Learn more…
The Mission of the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) is:
To develop and provide scientific and technical advice and policy that promotes a representative, effectively managed and equitably governed global system of marine and terrestrial protected areas, especially areas of particular importance for biodiversity and ecosystem services.
2.2. WCPA Objectives
The objectives of the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas for 2017‐2020, aligned with the Promise of Sydney, are to:
1. Catalyze and support global efforts to expand and effectively manage systems of protected areas toachieve the Aichi Targets for halting biodiversity loss, in particular through meeting Aichi Target 11;
2. Recognise and mainstream protected areas as natural solutions to global challenges, such as climatechange, land degradation, food and water security, health and well‐being;
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3. Make the case for investment in protected area systems, supported by public policy, incentives, capacity development and sustainable funding;
4. Inspire all people, across generations, geography and cultures to experience and value the wonder of nature through protected areas and to promote more support for conservation of natural ecosystems;
5. Use our acknowledged role as a key global knowledge‐broker and standard setter for protected areas to support efforts to raise the standards and practices of protected area governance and management globally.
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3. WCPA Structure and Governance
The IUCN Statutes make provision for the election and appointment of a Commission Chair at each IUCN World Conservation Congress. The Commission Chair is a member of the IUCN Council. The Chair is responsible for selecting a Deputy Chair, and for establishing a Steering Committee of members who are approved by the IUCN Council. Worldwide, WCPA is organized by regions with each region represented by a Regional Vice‐Chair. WCPA also has several Thematic Vice‐Chairs leading on topics of particular concern for the commission.
3.1. WCPA Chair
Dr Kathy MacKinnon is the Chair of WCPA. She was elected at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Hawaii in 2016 for the quadrennial period until the next Congress in 2020.
A Commission Chair is elected at the Members assembly of the IUCN World Conservation Congress (WCC) for a period of four years by the IUCN Members. The Chair can serve for a maximum of two terms.
3.2. WCPA Deputy Chair
Julia Miranda Londoño is the WCPA Deputy Chair.
The WCPA Deputy Chair is appointed by the IUCN Council upon the recommendation of the WCPA Chair. The role of the Deputy Chair is to assist and, if necessary, replace the Chair on Council, as required.
3.3. WCPA Steering Committee (SC)
The WCPA Steering Committee is the principal governing body of WCPA. Learn more..
The WCPA SC is appointed by the WCPA Chair and approved by the IUCN Council. The Steering Committee is composed of the Chair, the Deputy Chair, Regional Vice‐Chairs, and Thematic Vice‐Chairs. A full list of the current members of the Steering Committee is on the website. The WPCA has traditionally appointed an Executive Committee (EXCO), a smaller group of Steering Committee members who meet monthly between Committee meetings. It is composed of the WCPA Chair, the WCPA Deputy Chair, representatives of the Regional and Thematic Vice‐Chairs, the Director of GPAP and others designated at the request of the Chair. The current EXCO members are listed on the website. Learn more..
3.4 WCPA Emeritus
These are esteemed and long‐serving WCPA members who serve as advisors to the WCPA Chair. They are not formally appointed as members of the SC. Learn more..
3.5. WCPA Regions
The WCPA membership is based on the member’s country of residence. This is the case even when a member’s expertise may be principally directed to a specific area of expertise. For a list of regions and their component countries, as well as Regional Vice Chair contact details, visit the website. Learn more…
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4. WCPA Themes, Specialist Groups and Task Forces
WCPA establishes and maintains organized groups, comprising leadership of specialists in particular fields of interest and concern. Specialist Groups and Task Forces work to terms of reference approved by the Executive Committee. The leaders of these groups are not necessarily members of the WCPA Steering Committee, but report to the Steering Committee.
4.1. Themes
Themes are larger groups of members working on key directions set up by the WCPA Steering Committee. To contribute to any theme please contact the Thematic Vice‐Chair. Learn more..
4.2. Specialist Groups
Specialist groups are made up of WCPA members interested in a particular topic or area of study approved by the WCPA Steering Committee or EXCO. To contribute to any specialist group please contact the relevant Specialist Group leader. Learn more…
4.3. Task Forces
Task forces of WCPA members are constituted to deliver a specific task over a limited time period.. The establishment of a Task Force is approved by the WCPA EXCO. To contribute to any Task Force please contact the Task Force leader. Learn more…
4.4. Governance of WCPA Specialist Groups or Task Forces
The establishment of a new Specialist Group (SG) or Task Force (TF) requires a proposal and Terms of Reference to be submitted and approved by the WCPA EXCO.
Terms of Reference for SGs and TFs are available. Learn more…
All SGs or TFs are made up of WCPA members. If a SG or TF wishes to include a person who is not already a WCPA member, they should recommend the person for WCPA membership through the normal application process. During the online application, the applicant has the option to upload a recommendation or identify the person proposing their membership.
No non‐WCPA member should represent themselves as a member or office bearer of a SG or TF.
SGs and TFs leaders should request the Chair’s approval to allocate a title or representative role to any individual.
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5. Opportunities as a WCPA Member
5.1. Benefits of being a WCPA Member
WCPA is the foremost collegiate network for people working in the protected areas field in all its modern breadth. There are many benefits of being a member, mostly relating to the opportunity to work with peers around the world on issues that are important for conservation and protected areas. The WCPA is fertile ground for developing new ideas, for developing expertise, disseminating good practice and becoming an internationally recognized expert. It is a network where you will derive the most benefit if you contribute actively through the SGs and TFs. In addition, membership of WCPA offers you:
Concessionary registration fees for World Conservation Congress and other major IUCN events
Access to our official publications, IUCN Best Practice Guidelines Protected Area Series , and others;
A newsletter which will keep you informed on protected areas activities and the work of GPAP and the WCPA;
The WCPA and GPAP website, which can act as a knowledge management tool, providing information and publications;
The IUCN Portal which offers members a working space with other WCPA members and contact details for more than 22,000 people working in the conservation field. WCPA members are provided with login details and access to relevant groups. https://portals.iucn.org/union/
A link to the IUCN network and its broad spectrum of conservation professionals and partners, with ready access to IUCN knowledge products;
A Global WCPA Members’ meeting held once every 4 years immediately prior to the IUCN World Conservation Congress;
Regional WCPA Members’ Meetings from time to time.
5.2 Expectations of WCPA Members
WCPA is not an ‘interest only’ network. It expects Members to have professional expertise and to contribute voluntarily to the mission of IUCN and WCPA. The following functions or activities give an indication of where members can contribute:
Provide expert advice on specific areas of concern to the IUCN Programme, IUCN/WCPA component programme;
Participate in WCPA Specialist Groups or Task Forces;
Facilitate, participate in or lead in WCPA Regional activities and events;
Act as a country focal point for WCPA;
Become accredited as a WPCA World Heritage Reviewer;
Become accredited as a member of a WCPA IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas Expert Assessment Group (EAGL);
Become accredited as a WCPA Governance or Social Assessment Reviewer;
Become accredited as a WCPA expert on PA Management Categories assignment;
Become a WCPA Young Professional participating in a Specialist Group or Task Force;
Lead, author or participate in the preparation of a IUCN WCPA Best Practice Guideline;
Lead or contribute to an IUCN WCPA Capacity Development activity;
Become a country focal point for the IUCN World Database on Protected Areas;
Contribute as a reviewer or an author of an article in PARKS Journal;
Contribute towards IUCN’s policy positions on key international agreements, and contribute as a delegate where possible to multilateral negotiations on behalf of IUCN;
Mentor and recruit new WCPA members in a particular country or region;
Provide information on protected areas in a particular country or region;
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Compile dossiers regarding “Inspiring Places” and “Inspiring People” for IUCN’s web features;
Update specified pages on IUCN GPAP/WCPA website.
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7.2 The IUCN World Parks Congress 2014 and the Promise of Sydney A key part of WCPA’s history have been the highly influential, once in a decade, IUCN World Parks Congresses (see 11.2).
Over 6000 participants from over 170 countries met at the V1th IUCN World Parks Congress 2014 in Sydney, Australia. The outcomes of this major global event are fundamental to the work of the Commission and GPAP in the coming quadrennial. Learn more…
The Congress took stock of not just what is challenging us, but how innovative leaders in every corner of the world are finding and implementing protected area solutions to a wide range of challenges, from climate change to more sustainable livelihoods.
Captured from the boldest thinking of governments, international organisations, communities, civil society leaders and indigenous peoples, the four pillars of the Promise of Sydney collectively represent the outcomes of the World Parks Congress. These pillars – a core Vision for the future we want to see, a set of Innovative Approaches to solving some of the world’s most elusive challenges, Commitments to advancing this change for people, protected areas and the planet, and Solutions that provide evidence that this change is in fact within our reach– collectively represent the direction and blueprint for a decade of change that emanate from the deliberations of this World Parks Congress.
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8. Applying for Membership
WCPA members are the heart and soul of the Commission. They are appointed to serve in each IUCN Quadrennial Period, with their appointments being renewed after each IUCN World Conservation Congress. After an IUCN WCC, invitations to renew membership are made to all members by email. The renewal of membership is announced within the 90 days following a WCC.
8.1. Who can be a WCPA Member?
WCPA membership is approved on the basis of individual experience in relation to protected areas, as well as a willingness and commitment to assist in a voluntary capacity with the work of WCPA. In general, the members of the Commission come from the following backgrounds:
managers of protected areas, typically senior officials of protected areas agencies, but also field practitioners;
experts, including scientists and people with traditional knowledge in relation to the policy and technical fields of WCPA's interests;
academic specialists in areas relating to protected areas, resource economics, biogeography, wildlife management, marine conservation and other related fields;
office bearers from relevant governmental and non‐governmental organizations involved with protected areas;
ex‐officio members of key partner organizations, e.g. CBD Secretariat. Learn more…
WCPA members often work with members of other Commissions as well as with Secretariat staff. All WCPA members are expected to follow the Commission Code of Conduct. Learn more…
8.2 Young Professional Members
Since 2005, WCPA has encouraged promising younger applicants to join the Commission
Candidates should:
Be under 35 during the IUCN Quadrennial Period. Fulfil the description of ‘an exceptional younger person who has personal and/or professional
characteristics which identify them as a current or potential conservation leader’. Have a background of studies or learning in conservation and be engaged in or pursuing roles or careers
closely related to the WCPA's vision and mission. Have developed a body of expertise relevant to WCPA and have a long term commitment to sharing
that expertise with others around the world for conservation outcomes. Illustrate a specific commitment to the concept and role of protected areas as set out in the IUCN
Protected Area definition and key principles (Dudley, 2008). All members need to be committed to the Mission and Vision of WCPA. YP activities will be integrated within the broader WCPA work programme and it is expected that YPs
will contribute to the WCPA Specialist Groups (SGs) and Task Forces (TFs) according to their areas of interest and expertise.
Nominators must avoid membership being sought as a badge or addition to a CV for early entrants to conservation careers. Invited candidates should have developed areas of expertise and demonstrated their long term commitment to conservation.
Nominators should ensure candidates understand all our work is undertaken in a voluntary capacity and are willing and able to contribute time and effort to the work of the WCPA.
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8.3. What is the application process?
All memberships go through a central process as described below. TF or SG leaders can recommend or endorse membership suggestions, but applicants for membership should fill in the new membership application form, that leads to their application being reviewed by Regional Vice‐Chairs and ultimately approval by the Chair.
WCPA Membership application is based on the applicant completing a questionnaire regarding their interest and proposed commitment to WCPA, supported by a curriculum vitae (CV) and letters of endorsement. The process can be initiated using the following link.
New WCPA Membership Application Form
The WCPA Chair, on the recommendation of the relevant WCPA Regional Vice‐Chair or the relevant WCPA Thematic Vice‐Chair, Specialist Group or Task Force Leader, approves membership and the applicant is advised accordingly.
For any additional questions on membership please email the IUCN Global Protected Areas Programme at [email protected]
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9. Acknowledging exceptional conservationists:
WCPA Awards
WCPA honours outstanding service to protected areas and achievement by offering three awards on a periodic basis.
The Fred Packard Award for Outstanding ServiceThe Fred Packard Award is named for the individual who served as Secretary to the Commission in theearly years. His bequest established an award in recognition of "valour" in protected areas service. It isawarded for outstanding lifelong service to protected areas. Learn more…
The Kenton Miller Award for Innovation in Protected Areas ManagementKenton Miller is a former Chair of the Commission and former Director‐General of IUCN and was aglobally acknowledged leader in conservation over many decades. The Kenton R. Miller Awardrecognizes individuals who have clearly demonstrated innovation in relation to protected areas.Specifically, it recognizes persons who have developed and applied innovative policies, scientificknowledge, technologies, field practice or governance that hold promise to significantly increase thepotential for sustainability of protected areas with demonstrable impact at local, national, orinternational levels. Learn more…
The WCPA Chair’s AwardAt the discretion of the Chair, members of WCPA who have provided exceptional and dedicated leadership and service to the Commission are recognized through the WCPA Chair’s Award. Learn more...
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10. WCPA Communications
WCPA members communicate through the IUCN WCPA and GPAP website (www.iucn.org/wcpa) or through the IUCN Portal, in addition to specific list servers, established by some Vice‐Chairs, Specialist Groups and Task Forces
10.1. IUCN WCPA Website
This website is managed by the IUCN Global Protected Areas Programme. It is a website for officially approved IUCN WCPA documents and is accessible to the general public. WCPA members are invited to contribute to the website content, and office bearers are asked to maintain specific pages that fall within their responsibility. See: www.iucn.org/wcpa. Suggestions regarding the website should be made to GPAP [email protected] .
10.2. IUCN Union Portal
The IUCN Union Portal makes provision for communication within and among groups in IUCN’s network of members. Each group within WCPA is provided with a space in the Portal which must be managed by the respective leader. It offers members an internal communications space for discussions and commenting on documents, possibilities of promoting their events and news, messages from the vice chair and or leader and updating their details. The portal space is managed by the Vice Chair or Chair of WCPA SGs and TFs or regions. Each member is provided with login credentials. The IUCN Portal will be enhanced as a collaboration platform during this Quadrennial Programme period. For more information on the Union Portal groups relevant to you, contact your SG or TF leader, or [email protected]. The Union Portal is available at the following link https://portals.iucn.org/union/
10.3. WCPA/GPAP Newsletter
The WCPA/GPAP newsletter comes out monthly. The newsletter provides a forum for WCPA members to report on and discuss the current state of protected areas and members’ work in a brief, non‐technical format. The newsletter is managed by the GPAP communications team which selects articles for the newsletter, and designs and publishes it. It is sent out to members electronically, and is also posted on the GPAP website for the public and site visitors. The newsletter includes a standard features set of topics and headlines in each issue. WCPA members are strongly encouraged to highlight their work, the work of their colleagues or issues of importance to protected areas by regularly contributing features and ideas to the newsletter. Learn more..
10.4. Protected Planet
Protected Planet is an interactive platform for data that is used for reporting on global biodiversity targets and other goals, such as the Sustainable Development Goals. It is managed by UN Environment’s World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Powered by the World Database on Protected Areas, Protected Planet provides the world’s most comprehensive data on protected and conserved areas. WCPA Members are encouraged to visit Protected Planet and/or to sign up as country focal points to contribute information to the WDPA. . To contribute, please contact protectedareas@unep‐wcmc.org. The Protected Planet report is produced every two years, starting in 2012, and tracking progress towards global goals. Learn more…
10.5. PANORAMA
Building on the success of the IUCN World Parks Congress 2014, and partnerships with other organizations committed to learning and inspiring best practices, IUCN GPAP and WCPA are involved in PANORAMA: Solutions for a Healthy Planet. This is a new web‐based collaboration and learning platform to better understand what succeeds in conservation practice. All WCPA members are likely to have examples of their work that could be shared on this platform. Learn more...
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10.6 PARKS Journal PARKS: The International Journal of Protected Areas and Conservation is published by WCPA twice a year as an online (http://parksjournal.com/), open‐access and peer reviewed journal. The language is currently English, with abstracts in French and Spanish. Learn more…
We aim for PARKS to be a rigorous, challenging publication with high academic credibility and standing. But at the same time the journal is and should remain primarily a resource for people actively involved in establishing and managing protected areas, under any management category or governance type. We aim for the majority of papers accepted to include practical management information. 10.7 Communicating among members Information of relevance to the whole of WPCA’s membership can be sent in a general notice (translated into all three IUCN languages) and is moderated by the GPAP Director. GPAP does not send out general notices regarding job vacancies except for IUCN positions, directly relevant consultancy opportunities, or issues that the Director General would notify the whole membership.
10.8 Use of the IUCN WCPA Logo
The IUCN WCPA logo can only be used on publications or reports if approval has been given beforehand by the IUCN Global Protected Areas Programme and by the WCPA Chair. There are specific requirements of the use of Commission logos that apply wherever they are used. Learn more... An IUCN WCPA logo link button can be added to partner websites so that readers can easily access WCPA’s
website, but cannot be used to claim WCPA patronage or authorization for the institution or website
concerned. The IUCN WCPA logo may not be added to a Commission Member’s business card. Should a
member wish to indicate their affiliation with IUCN WCPA, it is possible to include “Member of IUCN World
Commission on Protected Areas”. This does not entitle the member to represent IUCN, IUCN WCPA or to
solicit funding opportunities unless expressly agreed by the WCPA Chair in accordance with the Commission
Financial Rules (forthcoming).
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11. Important meetings for WCPA Members
11.1. IUCN World Conservation Congress (WCC)
The IUCN World Conservation Congress is held every four years, and serves as the Members’ Assembly for governance of the Union. The WCC usually includes a Forum, where IUCN members and partners can engage in public discussion on issues of relevance to the IUCN programme, through workshops, exhibitions, knowledge cafes, learning events and poster displays. IUCN GPAP and WCPA usually host a Protected Planet Pavilion where a programme of activities draws public attention to the work of the IUCN Global Protected Areas Programme, WCPA and partners.
The day before the Congress, IUCN WCPA holds its full members’ meeting at the Congress location. There is extensive information on the Congress Website. Learn more...
11.2. IUCN World Parks Congress (WPC)
The IUCN World Parks Congress takes place approximately once every ten years. The WPC is the world’s premier global forum for setting the agenda for protected areas. Previous Congresses have had a significant impact in assisting national governments to create new protected areas, and direct more resources towards biodiversity conservation. The last IUCN World Parks Congress took place in November 2014 in Sydney, Australia. Learn more…
11.3. IUCN Regional Forums
In the year preceding a World Conservation Congress, IUCN organizes regional forums of IUCN members and Commission members. During some regional forum meetings, a regional WCPA Members meeting is also organized. 11.4. IUCN WCPA Steering Committee Meeting
The WCPA Steering Committee meets once a year at a location decided by the Committee, and normally at the invitation of WCPA members in one of the IUCN regions or sub‐regions. The meeting is limited to Steering Committee members, with Task Force and Specialist Group members and others invited at the Chair’s discretion. The meeting includes reporting on GPAP and WCPA activities, discussions and decisions on important upcoming events and initiatives, review of the joint GPAP‐WCPA Intersessional Programme, and discussion and decisions on WCPA directions and priorities for the upcoming year. Learn more… 11.5. Other meetings
Other meetings can be held at the discretion of the Regional Vice‐Chair, Thematic Vice‐Chairs, or task force or specialist group leader.
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12. Representing or publishing in the name of WCPA 12.1. Representing the WCPA
A WCPA member can only represent the views of IUCN or the Commission with approval of the Chair. The Chair, as a member of the IUCN Council, undertakes to consult with the Director General on policy issues as necessary. Policies of IUCN are the result of the decisions of the World Conservation Congress or of the IUCN Council between Congresses, and the views expressed by IUCN must be consistent with these policies. IUCN also develops Policy Positions in specific policy areas (e.g. multilateral negotiations) and on issues that arise through a peer‐reviewed process that can involve input from the expert Commissions. Should an issue arise on which a WCPA member wishes to express a view, these views should be conveyed to the Chair and to the Director GPAP who can provide advice on how the views can be incorporated into an official response from IUCN. Individual WPCA members may not express their opinions on issues relating to IUCN’s or WCPA’s mandates in public while representing themselves as members of the IUCN WCPA, either verbally or in writing.
12.2 Representing IUCN or WCPA in policy forums
IUCN has a strict code of conduct for any input into policy formulation or negotiations in policy forums. IUCN WCPA can only represent IUCN when included in an official IUCN delegation, governed by IUCN policy, and under the authority of the IUCN Head of Delegation. Learn more…
12.3. Publishing in association with WCPA
IUCN WCPA has a proud tradition of developing and disseminating guidance on protected areas through a variety of publications, including PARKS Journal, the IUCN WCPA Best Practice Guidance Series, reports, newsletters and brochures, amongst other media. All the publications that IUCN WCPA produces are available on the IUCN WCPA website for free download. Learn more…
12.4 IUCN WCPA Publications Policy
A fundamental principle of dissemination of guidance in the name of IUCN WCPA is that the products provide reliable and generally accepted peer‐reviewed advice validated through practice, wide consultation and consensus among membership both of IUCN WCPA and IUCN. WCPA has a Publications Editor and publications committee to assist with review. Learn more…
12.5. How to publish for IUCN WCPA?
All publications under the IUCN WCPA name need to be approved by the WCPA EXCO. If you are planning to prepare a publication associated with WCPA, you should complete the application and project proposal forms. Learn more…
A publication manager will be appointed by the EXCO for each individual publication at the time of approval. All publications shall conform to the IUCN Publications Guidelines, including such issues as peer review, editing, copy‐editing, use of statutory texts, translations, production, use of photographs, images and artwork, design and printing. Learn more…
12.6. How to translate for IUCN WCPA
Authorised translations of IUCN WCPA publications must be approved, and must conform in every respect with the original publication. A translation project proposal must be completed and approved by IUCN. Guidance for this can be found in IUCN Publishing Guidelines. Learn more…
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13. Funding and fundraising
Members should join WCPA on the presumption that their work for WCPA will be voluntary.
IUCN and WCPA are funded from the contributions that donors make to IUCN’s core costs and to projects that IUCN undertakes. IUCN and WCPA rarely have funds to distribute, although funds can be raised in the name of WCPA to pursue the objectives of the Commission, including through the funding of WCPA meetings, publications and other activities. In general, IUCN will not consider applications for funding, although funding proposals may be used to approach donor agencies.
If a WCPA member, thematic group, task force or specialist group has an idea for an activity or has identified a funding opportunity, it is essential to consult the Chair, Deputy Chair and Director IUCN Global Protected Area Programme, to ensure that the activity is approved and that approaches to donors are not made in an uncoordinated way.
In particular, no approach to donors may be made in the name or using the association with IUCN or WCPA without prior notification of, and agreement with IUCN GPAP. Where funds are managed through IUCN, an overhead is charged within IUCN to defray these costs.
In accordance with the Statutes of IUCN, Commission Financial Rules and Procedures have been developed to guide use of the Commission Operating Fund and that funds raised and managed in the name of IUCN are properly recorded. A link will be posted when these have been finalized.