The Global Protected Area Programme of IUCN

  • provides technical and policy advice jointly with IUCN WCPA on protected area issues
  • Acts as the Secretariat for the IUCN WCPA
  • Supports IUCN's World Heritage Programme in evaluating and monitoring natural World Heritage Sites
  • Coordinates the planning and effective implementation of IUCN World Parks Congresses

Contacts in the Global Protected Areas Programme