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We speak of governance quality when decisions are made while respecting the “good governance” principles developed through time by a variety of peoples, nations and UN agencies. A simple and compact formulation of the “IUCN principles of good governance for protected areas” includes:

We speak of governance diversity for protected and conserved areas when decisions are made by a variety of actors who enrich and strengthen conservation in practice. Diverse governance systems recognise and support various governance types, e.g.:

Protected and conserved areas are a cornerstone of global conservation efforts, they protect biodiversity, restore degraded landscapes and provide ecological services and livelihood opportunities as well as being a place for people to reconnect with nature. However, there are also concerns about unfair outcomes for people affected by protected area declarations, which include social justice and human rights issues. Recent reports from the United Nations Special Rapporteurs have highlighted the breadth of these issues, particularly with regard to Indigenous Peoples and local communities.