1. Report on 2015 and Priorities for 2016-2020
IUCN WCPA
Report on 2015 and Priorities for
Elena Nikolaeva/North Eurasia

2. Priorities/Goals for delivering the PoS in the region
PARKS: Valuing and conserving nature
Expanding WCPA membership in Russia/CIS
62 members today (18 - in 2013; 26 joined in 2014; 18 in 2015)
Diversity across sectors and countries
The goal is to engage members in WPCA activities
Capacity building and knowledge development
Regular trainings and publications for PA managers/business/authorities to recognize and develop good management
Communication between WCPA members in the region
Quarterly newsletters by WCPA RVC to the members to share news and information in the region – started in 2015
PoS documents translated and disseminated

3. Priorities/Goals for delivering the PoS in the region
PEOPLE: Equitable governance/Inspiring a new generation
Maintaining cooperation with key stakeholders
Russian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment – cooperation regarding participation in the WCC and 100th Anniversary of Russian protected areas
NGOs, Youth and PA Management Agencies in CIS countries
Providing leadership and expertise to promote good governance of protected area management
Public awareness about the values of PA for human well-being and livelihoods; promotion of WCPA best practice guidelines
Presentation of WCPA activities at various events, including CIS
Delivery of WPC and WCC outcomes
In 2016 – a brochure with main outcomes of two congresses will be developed and published

4. Priorities/Goals for delivering the PoS in the region
PLANET: Nature-based Solutions
Linkages with IUCN/WCPA groups
Initiate and join efforts to deploy nature-based solutions to global challenges – TAPA-SG, IUCN Regional office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Transboundary Group, Capacity Development Group, etc
Linkages with key Russian stakeholders to organize meaningful participation at the WCC
Exhibition on Transboundary conservation efforts, workshops
100th Anniversary of federal-level PA in Russia
Development of Centennial Campaign-2017 (national, regional and local levels; fundraising and organization)

5. Proposed activities for delivering the IUCN Programme in the region 2017-2020
Activity
Partners
Resources
Needs
Expanding membership and ENGAGING members
Diversity of sectors; youth involvement; СIS countries
Enthusiasm
Reaching out to PA Agencies
Delivery of WPC and WCC outcomes, and incorporation into Programs of Work
Government (Ministries), NGOs, protected areas
Support from the Ministry
Brochure with the outcomes in Rus;
Working with stakeholders
Capacity building and knowledge development
IUCN/WCPA groups
PA management agencies
Trainings, publications
Translation of the documents to Russian
Promotion the values and benefits of well-managed system of PAs;
PAs as Natural Solutions
National governments/ NGOs/businesses/private sector
Centennial campaign
Green List

6. Thank you!