Submitted by
katherine.wilson
on Thu, 09/10/2026 - 11:22
General Information
Period covered
IUCN Constituent
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2026-2029
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2026-2029
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
| Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec | Activities Overview | Description | Status |
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All
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Scientific/technical activities
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WCPA convened a technical workshop in Nairobi on 24 July 2026 to explore interpretation of sustainable use within area-based conservation under the Global Biodiversity Framework. The workshop examined sustainable use across protected areas, OECMs, Indigenous and Traditional Territories (ITTs), species management and ecosystems, supported by technical background papers and discussion documents.
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Completed
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All
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Convene stakeholders/Networking
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WCPA initiated a participatory consultation process on sustainable use within area-based conservation. The process brought together WCPA experts, Indigenous Peoples and Local Community representatives and conservation organisations, and includes workshop discussions, planned virtual consultations and development of a draft WCPA report for CBD COP17.
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On-going
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Actors involved in this resolution
| IUCN Members | IUCN Commissions | IUCN Secretariat | Other non-IUCN related organisations |
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Conservation International ( United States of America )
Forest Peoples Programme ( United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland )
International Institute for Environment and Development ( United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland )
Re:wild ( United States of America )
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IUCN Species Survival Commission 2026-2029
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2026-2029
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Yes
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Challenges / lessons learned
| Challenges / lessons learned | Description |
|---|---|
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Other (please specify)
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No specific challenges or lessons learned were formally documented through the workshop materials reviewed to date. |
Report status
Published