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Vth World Parks Congress - 7-17 September 2003, Durban, South Africa

The Homepage www.iucn.org/wpc2003/ contains a brief introduction as to what the WPC is and links to the main sections -
This section contains information about the WPC, ranging from the concept of parks congresses with a historical overview of previous congresses, to logistical information such as details of the congress location, dates, organizers, and a brief description of the WCPA
Outputs of the Congress
This section contains a breakdown of the programme per day, details of the workshops, side events and short courses. It also provides information about the exhibition, the field trips and pre / post congress tours.
This is where new documents are posted and news disseminated. As well it host the daily coverage of the congress events and gives useful updates in the build up to the WPC. It includes links to the PARKS newsletter and a section for the Media, covering press releases, media briefs and details of media accreditation
All you ever wanted to know about the people behind the WPC, from IUCN and WCPA staff to people in South Africa National Parks, the South African Ministry for the Environment, the Congress Patrons and other partners. This section also provides useful links
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News of the Congress
Sunday 14 September 2003

Sep. 14, 2003 - How to contribute to the Durban action Plan at the WPC

Day by Day 8-17 September 2003
Monday 8 September 2003 - Opening Day at the WPC - Opening Ceremony & Opening ReceptionTuesday 9 September 2003 - Plenary 1: Benefits Beyond Boundaries // Symposium A: Benefits to People // Symposium B:  Managing with Change // Evening Event of Indigenous PeoplesWednesday 10 September 2003 -  Symposium C: Community & Parks // Symposium D:  Working at Scale // Plenary 2: Briefing for the Workshop StreamsThursday 11 September 2003 - Workshops & Cross Cutting ThemesFriday 12 September 2003 - Workshops & Cross Cutting Themes
Saturday 13 September : Workshops & Cross Cutting ThemesSunday 14 September 2003: Shortcourses & Field TripsMonday 15 September 2003: Shortcourses & Field Trips Tuesday 16 September - Plenary 3: Global Partners for PAs // Plenary 4: Special Africa Session // Special African EveningWednesday 17 September 2003 : Closing Day: Plenary 5: Outputs of the Congress // Plenary 6: Implementing the Congress Outputs & Closing

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WPC Output Process
September 14, 2003

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DURBAN ACTION PLAN AT THE WPC

Photo: IUCNDurban, South Africa, 14 September 2003 (IUCN) - The Durban Accord and Action Plan, the main documents coming out of the V World Park Congress are produced through an open process and are led by a Task Group with representatives from different countries and constituencies worldwide. As this process is now coming to a conclusion, delegates have an opportunity to incorporate their comments and views. There have been three ways in which participants have contributed to the Durban Action Plan: by making comments in the workshops or converging those to in the drop-in sessions. Additionally, delegates are invited to participate in sessions on specific issues, which already include interest groups such as Indigenous Peoples, youth, mining sector and Global Environment Facility.(...)

Full Story // WPC Output: The Durban Accord and action Plan // Other WPC Outputs

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