This page provides additional information about each of the 16 goals within the Programme of Work on Protected Areas.

Element 1 - Strengthening protected areas systems and sites

• 1.1 - Protected area network: The design of protected area sites and systems
• 1.2 - Protected area integration: The integration of protected areas into the wider land/seascape and into sectoral plans
• 1.3 - Regional networks and transboundary areas: The establishment of regional networks and transboundary protected areas
• 1.4 - Management planning: The planning and management of protected areas
• 1.5 - Protected area threats: The assessment, prevention and mitigation of threats and restoration

Element 2 - Governance, equity, participation and benefits sharing

• 2.1 - Equity, benefits and governance: The development of equitable benefits sharing and diverse governance
• 2.2 - Indigenous and local communities: The development of effective participation mechanisms for indigenous and local communities

Element 3 - Protected area enabling environment

• 3.1 - Policy environment: The development of supportive policies, legislative frameworks and incentives
• 3.2 - Protected area capacity: The development of individual and institutional capacity
• 3.3 - Appropriate technology: The development of appropriate technology
• 3.4 - Sustainable finance: The assessment and development of a plan for sustainable finance
• 3.5 - Education and awareness: The strengthening of community education, knowledge and awareness

Element 4 - Standards, assessment and monitoring

• 4.1 - Minimum standards: The establishment of minimum standards and best practices
• 4.2 - Management effectiveness: The assessment and improvement of the effectiveness of protected area management
• 4.3 - Monitoring: The monitoring and reporting of the status of biodiversity and the implementation of the Programme of Work on Protected Areas
• 4.4 - Research: The development of appropriate science and research programmes