International Workshop on the future of the CBD PoWPA, Jeju, 2009 Summary: International Workshop on the Future of the CBD Programme of Work on Protected Areas Jeju Island, South Korea

Sept 2009, Jeju Island, South Korea 83 people from 43 countries and 6 continents From over 20 different international organisations IUCN’s commissions: WCPA, CEESP and SSC Representatives from World Bank, UNDP, governments and protected area agencies Conventions: Ramsar, CBD 11 PoWPA focal points International Workshop on the future of the CBD PoWPA, Jeju, 2009

Process: comment and discussion The meeting responded to a COP9 Decision inviting IUCN to contribute to the review process of PoWPA leading up to COP10 Meeting to be followed by regional workshops organised by the CBD in preparation for SBSSTA Workshop discussion centred on an issues paper widely circulated and commented on, plus feedback from over 60 national reports from Parties to the CBD, regional workshops and UNDP/GEF PoWPA project International Workshop on the future of the CBD PoWPA, Jeju, 2009

Key recommendations to COP-10 Marine: COP10 urges far greater efforts to set up marine protected areas, especially in high seas. PoWPA should address MPAs within national jurisdiction and the CBD Marine & Coastal POW address goals and targets concerning Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction Climate: COP10 strongly endorses inclusion of protected area systems & surrounding landscapes / seascapes in international agreements regarding climate change response strategies, including for both mitigation and adaptation purposes International Workshop on the future of the CBD PoWPA, Jeju, 2009

Key recommendations to COP-10 Governance: COP10 recommends establishment of a time-bound working group and action plan for joint activities between PoWPA, the PoW on Forests and on Articles 8j and 10c of the Convention regarding Access and Benefit Sharing Costs and benefits: COP10 recommends completion of an agreed framework for cost-benefit analysis, in order for Parties to undertake assessments of the values, costs and benefits of protected area systems and individual sites International Workshop on the future of the CBD PoWPA, Jeju, 2009

Key recommendations to COP-10 Master plan: COP10 invites Parties to develop, through inter-agency coordination, an overall, long-term strategic plan for protected area systems, taking into account key PoWPA assessments International Workshop on the future of the CBD PoWPA, Jeju, 2009 Reporting: COP10 invites adoption of a reporting process that: allows periodic reporting; uses a standard, user-friendly, web-based framework; and includes key assessments and actions on targets

Key recommendations to COP-10 Timetable: COP10 adopts a schedule of indicators and revised timelines for PoWPA, based on agreed Post 2010 targets and the revised CBD Strategic Plan and disaggregated for each Party. Reporting by Parties should be based on these national targets/indicators Finance: COP10 encourages Parties to determine funding needs based on assessments of national priorities, and to express these as proposals via the CBD LifeWeb and other multilateral and bilateral funding mechanisms International Workshop on the future of the CBD PoWPA, Jeju, 2009

Key recommendations to the CBD Secretariat More coordination with other CBD programmes Global pilot study on the implementation of PoWPA governance aspects Resource kit for Element 2 implementation Greater involvement of and training for indigenous/local communities Highlight MPAs across PoWPA implementation Work more with training institutions Increase awareness of PA benefits to health, water, etc sectors Produce guidance on cost and benefit assessments Expand PoWPA Friends International Workshop on the future of the CBD PoWPA, Jeju, 2009

Key recommendations to IUCN/WCPA Publish guidance on: –ecological restoration –conservation connectivity –PoWPA implementation (with SCBD) –managing for climate change impacts, adaptation & mitigation WCPA marine: focus on big wins, guidance on no-take Further develop social and governance indicators in ME assessments Focus on regional initiatives: re fundraising, PoWPA best practices/implementation, cooperation International Workshop on the future of the CBD PoWPA, Jeju, 2009

Key points relating to recommendations to others Donors Invest in LifeWeb - prioritising climate change adaptation and mitigation Dedicate funds and incentives for MPA establishment Parties Develop long-term strategic master plan for the PA System Mainstream, fund and support PoWPA implementation International Workshop on the future of the CBD PoWPA, Jeju, 2009

Next steps International Workshop on the future of the CBD PoWPA, Jeju, 2009 The five regional workshops will examine these proposals, doubtless further refine them and produce others. IUCN-WCPA and the CBD Secretariat will undertake a final consultation and draw together a consolidated list of recommendations to take forward to the COP10 meeting in Nagoya, Japan in October 2010.