Exploring Europe's experience in management effectiveness evaluation

It is commonly accepted that protected areas need to be well-managed to conserve biodiversity values. However, how can we assess whether the management of a protected area is actually effective?

This study seeks to answer that question in a European context. Jointly conducted by the University of Greifswald, Germany, and the University of Queensland, Australia, it synthesizes the experiences of European public agencies, protected areas, NGOs and consultancies in the evaluation of protected area management effectiveness (PAME).

Our project follows up on the Global Study on Protected Area Management Effectiveness, conducted by the IUCN World Commission of Protected Areas (IUCN-WCPA) in collaboration with the University of Queensland, UNEP-WCMC, The Nature Conservancy and WWF International from 2005 to 2008. As with the Global Study, results will be linked up with the Protected Area Management Effectiveness module of the World Database of Protected Areas (WDPA). The project will also generate recommendations for future PAME assessments in the European context.

This website has been designed to provide a general overview of project activities. Please read on for more information about the project's background, design and partners.

This study depends on your input. If you are aware of any PAME assessments in European countries, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us!

Looking forward to cooperating with you,