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Real-world examples bring to life the true value of the Conservation Standards for conservation planning, management, implementation, and monitoring. Here we share case studies of teams applying the Conservation Standards and how it has made a difference for their conservation work.  We also share examples of organizations that have adopted or internalized the Conservation Standards and how they have adapted them for their own use. Projects from around the world are featured in an interactive map.

Using the Conservation Standards in Cameroon

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Anne Ntongho, a Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at WWF, works to co-develop projects and strategies using the Conservation Standards, as well as monitoring and supporting colleagues and partners in various conservation initiatives across Cameroon and Central Africa.

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July 27, 2023

Measuring effectiveness of community-led business ventures for conservation – USAID

Photo credit: Jason Houston Conservation in Practice with USAID Using the Conservation Standards to look at Conservation Enterprises Honorable Mention in the 2018 Case Study Competition by USAIDThe USAID Office…
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July 27, 2023

Yarning the Yourka Reserve with Bush Heritage

Photo Credit: Bush Heritage Australia Conservation in Practice with Bush Heritage Using the Conservation Standards to manage the Yourka Reserve  Third place in the 2018 Case Study Competition by Bush…
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July 27, 2023

10 years of bolstering Boolcoomatta with Bush Heritage

Photo credit: Wayne Lawler/EcoPix Conservation in Practice with Bush Heritage Using the Conservation Standards to bolster Boolcoomatta Second place in the 2016 Case Study Competition by Bush Heritage Australia Boolcoomatta is…
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July 27, 2023

Securing habitat for the Oregon silverspot butterfly

Photo Credit: The Nature Conservancy Conservation in Practice with The Nature Conservancy Using the Conservation Standards to secure habitat for the Oregon silverspot butterfly Third place in the 2016 Case…
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July 26, 2023

Managing chimpanzee habitats in the Greater Gombe Ecosystem

Conservation in Practice with the Jane Goodall Institute Using the Conservation Standards to manage chimpanzee habitat First place in the 2016 Case Study Competition by JGIThe Greater Gombe Ecosystem (GGE)…
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July 26, 2023

Adopting the Conservation Standards to save bats

Photo Credit: Bat Conservation International Conservation in Practice with Bat Conservation International Using the Conservation Standards to save the world's bats Honorable Mention in the 2018 Case Study Competition by…
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July 26, 2023

Safeguarding the important Mount Mantalingahan landscape

Photo Credit: USAID Protect Wildlife Conservation in Practice with Protect Wildlife Using the Conservation Standards to Safeguard the Mount Mantalingahan Honorable Mention in the 2020 Case Study Competition by USAID/DENRMount…
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July 26, 2023

Managing Chile’s diverse system of Protected Areas

Photo Credit: Justin Grubb Conservation in Practice with Corporación Nacional Forestal Using the Conservation Standards to manage diverse ecosystems Third place in the 2020 Case Study Competition by CONAFChile boasts…
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July 26, 2023

Using the Standards to help the Chilean wine palm

Photo Credit: CONAF Conservation in Practice with Corporación Nacional Forestal Using the Conservation Standards to help the Chilean wine palm Third place in the 2020 Case Study Competition by CONAFThe Chilean…
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July 26, 2023

Using the CS to prevent illegal transport of endangered species

Photo Credit: TRAFFIC Conservation in Practice with Reducing Opportunities for Unlawful Transport of Endangered Species (ROUTES) Using the Conservation Standards to prevent illegal transport of endangered species Second place in…
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July 19, 2023

Working in partnership – ICF and EWT adopting the Standards

Photo credit: International Crane Foundation (ICF) and Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) Conservation in Practice with the Endangered Wildlife Trust and the International Crane Foundation Using the Conservation Standards to support…
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July 11, 2023

Using the Conservation Standards in Cameroon

Conservation in Practice with World Wildlife Fund Cameroon Using the Conservation Standards to support communities and protect wildlife by WWF CameroonCameroon boasts incredible biodiversity, encompassing ecosystems from dense rainforests and coastal…
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July 11, 2023

Saving cranes around the world with ICF

Conservation in Practice with The International Crane Foundation Using the Conservation Standards to save cranes around the world  by ICFCranes are an important bird species found all across the world…
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July 11, 2023

Mentoring new CS conservationists

Conservation in Practice with The MENTOR Program Using the Conservation Standards to train the next generation of Conservation Standards users by USFWS MENTOR ProgramAnne Ntongho, Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer…
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July 11, 2023

Carbon emissions reduction with TNC

Conservation in Practice with The Nature Conservancy Using the Conservation Standards to reduce carbon emissions by TNCDan Salzer, the Director of Sustainability at The Nature Conservancy (TNC), leads a groundbreaking…
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July 11, 2023

Managing diverse habitats – USFWS Refuge System

Conservation in Practice with the US Fish and Wildlife Service Using the Conservation Standards to manage diverse habitats by USFWS Refuge SystemThe San Francisco Bay area is a beautiful location…
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July 4, 2023

Supporting communities and conservation with WCS – Peru

Conservation in Practice with the Wildlife Conservation Society - Peru Using the Conservation Standards to support communities and conservation in Peru  by WCS PeruThe Wildlife Conservation Society works in two…
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July 4, 2023

Preserving Chile with Corporación Nacional Forestal

Conservation in Practice with Corporación Nacional Forestal Using the Conservation Standards to preserve Chile's national parks  by Corporación Nacional ForestalChile is a mosaic of incredibly diverse habitats including high desert,…
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June 30, 2023

Combatting the illegal wildlife trade with USFWS

Conservation in Practice with the US Fish and Wildlife Service Using the Conservation Standards to combat the illegal wildlife trade  by USFWSWildlife trafficking – the poaching or taking of protected…
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June 30, 2023

Working alongside communities with WCS

Conservation in Practice with the Wildlife Conservation Society Using the Conservation Standards to improve conservation practice among community partners  by WCSAcross the world, indigenous communities are the guardians of incredibly…
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June 30, 2023

Conservation in Practice with Bush Heritage

Conservation in Practice with Bush Heritage Australia Using the Conservation Standards to improve conservation practice in Australia  by Bush Heritage AustraliaBush Heritage Australia, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, is a leading…
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May 24, 2023

Preserving butterflies with The Florida Museum of Natural History

Preserving butterflies with The Florida Museum of Natural History Using the Conservation Standards to improve conservation practice with butterflies by Florida Museum of Natural HistoryThe Florida Museum of Natural History,…
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May 23, 2023

Conserving Colombia’s cotton-top tamarins

Conserving Colombia's cotton-top tamarins Using the Conservation Standards to improve conservation practice in Colombia Second place in the 2018 Case Study Competition by Fundación Proyecto Tití One of the smallest primates…
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May 19, 2023

Protecting Mongolia’s steppe and mountains

Protecting Mongolia’s steppe and mountains Using the Conservation Standards to improve conservation practice in Mongolia by WWF Mongolia & TNC MongoliaMongolia is the land of sweeping grasslands and high mountain…
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October 20, 2022

Operation tortoise transport: a case study in the Central African Republic

Photo Credit: WCS Central Africa Republic Operation tortoise transport: A case study in the Central African Republic 2022 CMP Photo Story Competition Winner by the Wildlife Conservation Society - Central…
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October 20, 2022

The Great Lakes’ largest marsh: a case study in Point Pelee

Photo Credit: Andrew Laforet The Great Lakes' largest marsh: A case study in Point Pelee 2022 CMP Photo Story Competition Winner by Parks Canada      The marsh at Point…
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October 20, 2022

Cranes and communities: a case study in Eastern Africa

Photo Credit: International Crane Foundation Cranes and communities: A case study in Eastern Africa 2022 CMP Photo Story Competition Winner by International Crane Foundation and Endangered Wildlife TrustGrey Crowned Cranes…
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June 3, 2022

“Conservation in Practice” Video Series

This series of conservation testimonial videos highlight the on-the-ground work of conservation practitioners using the Conservation Standards everyday. From preserving butterflies, landscapes, and culture to boosting sustainable energy and addressing…
The Dassenberg climate corridor containing highly-threatened and poorly-conserved lowland and coastal habitats ; photo credit Sheila Henning, CapeNatureCase studies
October 14, 2021

CapeNature Case Study in Protected Area Management

Photo Credit: Sheila Henning, CapeNature Institutionalising the Conservation Standards in a Parastatal South Africa Case Study Protected Area Management: Institutionalising the Conservation Standards in a Parastatal South Africa HASHTAG #Managinguncertaintycertainly…
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March 15, 2021

Mt. Mantalingahan Protected Landscape

Photo Credit: USAID Protect Wildlife Integrated Conservation Planning and Implementation in the Mt. Mantalingahan Protected Landscape Protecting Ecosystem Goods and Services (Honorable Mention 2020 Case Study Competition) Protecting Ecosystem Goods…
Khoridol Saridag Strictly Protected Area, MongoliaCase studiesNews
March 1, 2021

Protected Area Planning Guidance for Mongolia

Photo credit: Gantulga B. WWF Mongolia Protected Area Planning Guidance for Mongolia Mongolia Launches Protected Area Planning Guidance Mongolia adopts use of the Conservation Standards for planning and management of…
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March 15, 2018

Theory of Change: a Study of Successful Use in Laos

Photo Credit: Leigh Vial Lessons from Laos A theory of change that direct incentives to villages and others can reduce the threat of wildlife hunting and increase the populations of…

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