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Protected Area Management Effectiveness: how do we achieve a multidimensional approach?
EUROPARC is excited to invite its members and the wider Protected Area community to this event in Italy, looking at the different dimensions of Protected Area Management Effectiveness.
Protected Area Management Effectiveness: how do we achieve a multidimensional approach?
- 26-27 October (full day on the 26, half day on the 27, ending after lunch)
- Monastery of Camaldoli, Località Camaldoli, 14, 52014 Camaldoli AR, Italy
- Registration to the event is free of charge. Accommodation and travel needs to be covered by the participant (please see logistical information)
About the event
Protected Area Management Effectiveness (PAME) is about much more than assessing the effectiveness of management. It is about understanding what enables Protected Areas to achieve the best outcomes for biodiversity, while balancing ecological, social, governance and economic realities.
This interactive event brings together Protected Area managers, researchers, policymakers, European institutions and practitioners to explore the evolving landscape of Management Effectiveness in Europe. Building on the insights of expert speakers and the experiences of the LIFE PAME-Europe Pilot Sites, participants will exchange ideas and discover practical examples of how Management Effectiveness is being applied in different contexts. Together, participants can discuss how shared expertise and experiences can help shape future approaches for PAME across Europe.
Rather than focusing solely on assessment methodologies and the technical discipline of PAME, this event will examine the wider dimensions of Management Effectiveness. In addition to technical expertise, how do governance, stakeholder engagement, and socio-economic considerations impact effective management? What tools and advances in technology can be useful? And in turn, how can management effectiveness assessments help underline the importance of Protected Areas for society?
Designed as an open and participatory networking event, the programme will foster dialogue between participants with backgrounds in science, policy and practice. Through presentations, discussions and exchange sessions, the event aims to promote the need for transdisciplinary collaboration, share lessons learned and identify opportunities for future cooperation.
Whether you work in policy, research or on the ground, this event offers an opportunity to connect with peers, contribute your expertise and help shape the future of Protected Area Management Effectiveness in Europe.
The event will build upon the lessons learned from the EUROPARC 2024 e-Forum, the 2024 Siggen Seminar, the currently ongoing LIFE PAME-Europe project, as well as the SOCIAT Tool.
The event is made possible thanks to the generous support of EUROPARC member, the Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona e Campigna.
Why should you attend?
- Learn about the experiences and achievements of LIFE PAME-Europe pilot sites.
- Contribute to discussions that will help shape future European approaches and tools for assessing Management Effectiveness.
- Explore the technical, governance and socio-economic dimensions that influence effective Protected Area management.
- Exchange knowledge with experts from European institutions, research organisations, Protected Area authorities and conservation projects.
- Build new connections across sectors and disciplines to strengthen collaboration on biodiversity conservation.
Who should attend?
This event is intended for anyone interested in improving the effectiveness of Protected Area management, including:
- Protected Area managers and staff from national and regional management authorities and NGOs.
- Representatives from the European Commission, the European Environment Agency, the Council of Europe and national authorities.
- Researchers and academics working on biodiversity conservation, governance and socio-economic aspects of Protected Areas.
- Practitioners engaged in projects addressing Protected Area management and evaluation.
- Stakeholders from organisations and initiatives advancing Management Effectiveness through collaboration, innovation and knowledge exchange.
Registration to the event is free and includes a dinner on the Sunday and Monday evening. Please book your accommodation directly with the monastary through email or phone, this will include your dinner and breakfast on Monday and Tuesday. Email address: foresteria@camaldoli.it
Programme – draft
The draft programme is available at the button below. We will continously update the programme as speakers and contributors are confirmed.
We would also be very keen to showcase your work! If you would like to contribute as a case study to a workshop, or as a speaker to the plenary, you are invited to indicate this in the registration form.
We will continue to populate the programme in the upcoming weeks. Already know you want to attend? Then you can register through the form below.
Logistical information
The event will take place at the Monastery of Camaldoli in Italy. The closest airport and major train station is in Florence; alternatively you can arrive through Bologna, Pisa or Rome.
From Florence train station Santa Maria Novella it takes about 25 minutes to get to Pontassive. From here shuttle transport will be provided by the National Park. More information on exact times will follow.
Participation in the event is free of charge and includes dinners provided by National Park Foreste Casentinesi on Sunday and Monday. Accommodation will need to be booked directly by participants and covers breakfast and lunch on Monday and Tuesday. Please book your accommodation directly with the monastary through email or phone. Email address: foresteria@camaldoli.it
This event is made possible through the generous support of Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona e Campigna.
