Description: This document is intended as a guidance resource to support the implementation of the WWF Standards of Conservation Project and Programme Management. It is a very good resource, but predates discussion about Human Wellbeing Targets and climate change. Full citation: WWF. (2005). Resources for Implementing the WWF Project & Programme Standards Cross Cutting tools: Conceptual Models. WWF. Gland, Switzerland.

Description: This document is intended as a guidance resource to support the implementation of the WWF Standards of Conservation Project and Programme Management. It is a very good resource, but predates discussion about human wellbeing targets. The concept of “footprint” targets is a little confusing and is not consistent with the Open Standards. As with its sister guidance document on scope and vision, it needs better coverage of thematic scopes. Full citation: WWF. (2009). Resources for Implementing the WWF Project & Programme Standards WWF Step 1.3 Targets and Target Viability. WWF. Gland, Switzerland.

Description: This guidance document supports the implementation of the WWF Standards of Conservation Project and Programme Management. Some parts of the guidance are now dated.  It could use better detail on thematic scope and in developing shorter vision statements. The WWF On-line manual does these things better. Full citation: WWF. (2006). Resources for Implementing the WWF Project & Programme Standards Step 1.2 Define Project Scope & Vision. WWF. Gland, Switzerland.

TNC presents this guidance as an evolution in the conservation approach of the Conservancy and the Open Standards more generally. It is centered on four topics: 1) explicit consideration of linkages between people and nature, 2) design interventions focused on creating systemic change, 3) integration of spatial planning with the development of new conservation strategies, and 4) robustly drawing upon and building the evidence base for conservation. This guide raises some important issues that are sometimes implicit or not directly addressed in the Open Standards and existing guidance. High-level ideas, such as focusing on systematic change, are sound. However, the…

Description: This module was developed as part of an online learning experience to help WWF partners and staff learn how to apply Step 2 (Design) of WWF’s Standards for Conservation Project and Programme Management (WWF Programme Standards or PPMS). These standards closely parallel the Open Standards but are tailored to WWF. The manuals are well-developed and thorough though they predate some newer concepts and approaches in the Open Standards (such as addressing human wellbeing or climate change). Full citation: WWF. (2012). WWF Programme Standards Step 2 – Design. WWF. Gland, Switzerland.

Description: ConservationTraining is an open and free learning community that offers conservation-based training materials.  With over 25,000 users from over 200 countries enrolled, its mission is to share training with conservation colleagues across the world. Planning Conservation Projects & Programs Using the Open Standards Curriculum is a three-module (12 lesson), self-paced, online program based covering Steps 1 and Step 2. The approach is well-developed and thorough, although some materials predate some newer concepts and approaches in the Open Standards, such as addressing human wellbeing and climate change. Access the website Note that you will need to create a login to…

Description: This manual provides users with an overview of the Open Standards and detailed step-by-step guidance designed to allow any practitioner or team to learn about tools and methods to implement the first two steps of the Open Standards. The manual is well-developed and thorough, although some materials predate some newer concepts and approaches in the Open Standards, such as addressing human wellbeing and climate change. It is a little weak in threats ranking as it does not provide guidance on the more thorough (but complex) stress based ranking method. Full citation: Foundations of Success 2009 Conceptualizing and Planning Conservation…