Why attend
Attend this event to discover how protected area networks and transboundary partnerships can enhance ecological connectivity and management effectiveness through the IUCN Green List. Learn from global case studies, hear diverse expert perspectives, and engage in interactive dialogue to identify challenges, share solutions, and strengthen international conservation collaboration.
Session Description
This session will explore how protected area networks and transboundary collaborations can strengthen ecological connectivity and management effectiveness through the lens of the IUCN Green List. The session will begin with case presentations from the Mediterranean, South America, and North America, showcasing diverse approaches to building networks of protected areas and advancing Green List commitments across regions. Following these insights, a high-level panel of experts—including protected area managers and representatives from the IUCN WCPA and institutions across Europe, South America and North America—will discuss the opportunities and challenges of fostering connectivity, transboundary partnerships, and Green List networks. Designed to be interactive and solution-oriented, the session will highlight innovative practices, identify gaps, and invite participants to share perspectives on how to advance collaboration across borders. It offers a unique opportunity to bridge regional experiences and contribute to a stronger global conservation framework.Speaker
Senior Biodiversity Program Manager & Tribal Liaison, California Ocean Protection Council
DG for Environmental Policies and Natural Heritage, Departamento de Territorio, Vivienda y Transición Ecológica, Generalitat de Catalunya
VicepresidenteMarino CMAP UICN y Director Oceana, IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2021-2025
Moderator
