Freshwater Protected Areas Symposium Organizers: Eren Turak, Jamie Pittock, Simon Linke, Jon Nevill and Stuart Blanch Australian Protected Areas Congress Sunshine Coast 26 November 2008
Recent developments Global interest in FPAs Science-based systematic approaches Climate change – water management Defining HCVAEs National reserve system Greater role of NGOs, local community and indigenous involvement
Pre-requisites for success in the conservation of freshwater ecosystems Sound, visionary policy Good management frameworks Good science Focus on Implementation Community/ indigenous involvement
Symposium structure Presentation sessions Discussion session Directions and perspectives Science Implementation and management Discussion session Integration Outcome statement