A primer on governance for protected and conserved areas

This publication, presented at the World Parks Congress IUCN held in Sydney (Australia) in November 2014, becomes a glossary on governance for protected and conserved areas. The document is divided into three parts: Governance diversity, decisions are made by a variety of actors who enrich and strengthen conservation in practice. Governance quality, decisions are made while respecting the “good governance” principles developed through time by a variety of peoples, nations and UN agencies. Governance vitality, decision-making actors and institutions are functional, responsive and thriving, meeting their role and responsibilities in timely and appropriate ways.