Protected Areas: Challenges and responses for the coming decade

Abstract

This is the first of a new series of dialogues from Equilibrium Research, in light of current opportunities and pressures on protected areas, building up to the revision of the Convention on Biological Diversity’s biodiversity targets in 2020, the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and wider patterns of economic and social development. The views are those of the authors and represent no other organisation or institution. Dialogues are not referenced for reasons of space; key sources are available on request. The ideas outlined here build on our research since our founding in 1991, and in conversations and interaction with people throughout the world. We would like to thank all those who have worked with us over the years for continuing to stimulate our thoughts and ideas. Over 200 of our publications can be found on our website: www.equilibriumresearch.com, as well as through a wide range of other information sites, including ResearchGate