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Real-world examples bring to life the true value of the Conservation Standards for conservation planning, management, 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.

Cranes and communities: a case study in Eastern Africa | photo story competition winner

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The majestic and endangered gray crowned crane is at risk of being lost across East Africa. Learn about how the International Crane Foundation works with communities to protect the crane and strengthen livelihoods.

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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 by Fundación Proyecto Tití One of the smallest primates in the world and one found only in…
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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

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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…

Conservation Standards photo story competition

Our competition focused on highlighting conservation projects across the globe that used  visual storytelling to highlight their use of the Conservation Standards. View the winners from our last competition who inspired us with their visual storytelling and impactful programs.

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