Binntal Veglia Devero Transboundary Area, Mauro Conti
The EUROPARC Transboundary Protected Areas Working Group supports the Directorate in the implementation and development of the Transboundary Parks Programme.
About the Working Group
The Transboundary Protected Areas Working Group provides strategic guidance for the development of the EUROPARC Transboundary Parks Programme, contributes to the review and development of its Standards and supporting guidance, facilitates knowledge exchange between practitioners, and promotes transboundary conservation as a tool for biodiversity protection, ecological connectivity and peaceful cooperation.
The Working Group will:
- provide strategic guidance for the Transboundary Parks Programme and contribute to its future development;
- contribute to the review and updating of the Transboundary Parks Programme and its 14 Basic Standards;
- strengthen cooperation between certified and prospective Transboundary Protected Areas;
- facilitate exchange of knowledge and good practice;
- support the visibility of transboundary cooperation within European conservation policy;
- identify opportunities for partnerships, projects and programme development;
- provide a platform for member participation and practitioner input into the development of the Programme.
Further information on this Working Group can be taken from the Terms of Reference, available for download below.