1. IUCN GREEN LIST OF PROTECTED AND CONSERVED AREAS (GLPCA) Progress and Priorities Engaging with WCPA in the Regions May 2016 – WCPA Steering Committee

2. Theory of Change Direct 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 Training 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 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 Value for governing agencies, donors, investors, sponsors

3. 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

4. The Green List Standard

5. 10 Steps to Green List success 1. Develop Collaboration with IUCN (region, country or jurisdiction)2. Form an Expert Action Group (EAGL) for the jurisdiction3. Independent Review of Process for the jurisdiction4. Adapt the IUCN Green List Standard Indicators to the context5. Invite participation6. Register PA commitments7. Measures, mentors, motivation8. Green List Candidates9. Recognizing success10. Renewing the cycle

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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)

9. COMPASS (Salesforce platform) IUCN GREEN LIST MANAGEMENT SYSTEM LINKS - TO PROTECTED PLANET (UNEP-WCMC), RED LIST etc OPEN ACCESS TO KEY DATA SETS AND DECISION-MAKING

10. 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 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 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 RECURRENT TASKS

11. 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’

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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….

16. 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

17. Contacts WCPA: – Prof. Marc Hocking m.hockings@uq.edu.aum.hockings@uq.edu.au IUCN Global Protected Areas Programme: – James Hardcastle james.hardcastle@iucn.orgjames.hardcastle@iucn.org

18. Green List & GPAP/WCPA portfolio Quality IUCN GREEN LIST Standard BMUB-IKI PA Solutions Project UNDP-GEF SGP Governance Assessment and ICCA Capacity BIOPAMA II Better 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

19. IUCN Green List 2014

20. PANORAMA

23. 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

24. France PILOT: 57 people involved 1230123  Core group  Associate experts  Institutional partners  Staff

25. Green List in pictures