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Message of the Vth IUCN World Parks Congress to the Convention on Biological Diversity

Journal of International Wildlife Law & Policy,  September, 2003  

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WPC OUTPUTS

The Vth IUCN World Parks Congress met on 8-17 September in Durban, South Africa, bringing together some 3000 delegates, representing a diverse range of countries, interests and experience in protected areas. The Congress identified the following actions as being relevant for the development of a programme of work under the Convention, drawing from its discussions and main outcomes, and especially from the Durban Accord and Action Plan.

Biodiversity and ecosystem services are essential to sustainable development

Biodiversity plays a critical role in overall sustainable development and poverty eradication. It is essential to our planet, human well-being and ...