International Union for Conservation of Nature

The IUCN World Parks Congress 2014Parks, People, Planet: Inspiring Solutions

Stream Proposal TemplateThis template sets out the information required for proposals to lead the development of a program stream as part of the IUCN World Parks Congress 2014.

Make sure you have read and understand the Stream Proposal Guidelines before submitting a proposal. An example of a stream proposal is embedded within the Guidelines to assist you to write your application.

PROPOSAL OUTLINE

Stream Title Please indicate the program stream you are applying to leadSummary Provide a short summary of your stream proposal giving a clear functional

definition of the stream, its aims and objectives, target constituency, and how it will deliver results.(Approximately 300 words)

Outline Outline the package of work involved in this stream, including the steps to be taken before, during and after the Congress, with key milestones.(Approximately 300 words)

Profile Identify and describe opportunities that may arise from your proposal which may highlight and promote the stream and the Congress to a broad audience, including the media. This may include the identification of inspiring key note speakers or champions to support the program of work. (Approximately 200 words)

LEADERSHIP

Stream Leader title and namePositionOrganisation Name and websitePhone Landline and mobileEmail

Experience

Skills and experience

Demonstrate achievement in protected area policy and/or practice.(Approximately 300 words)

Commitment Demonstrate commitment to the stream and/or the support of a relevant institution or agency.(Approximately 200 words)

Linkages Demonstrate linkages to IUCN and the WCPA, the protected area sector and networks outside the protected area sector.(Approximately 200 words)

Administrative Contact

Title and namePositionOrganisationPhone Landline and mobileEmailPostal addressStreet address (if different to postal)

OUTCOMES

Results Describe how the stream will achieve its aims, objectives and deliver results (the expected outcomes and outputs), including long-term legacy outcomes. (Approximately 300 words)

Evaluation Describe how the success of the stream will be measured or evaluated.(Approximately 200 words)

Risk management Outline what you see as the major risks for this stream.(Approximately 200 words)

ENGAGEMENT

Partners from other sectors

Demonstrate the commitment of at least one major partner from a sector that does not have protected area responsibilities.(Approximately 300 words)

Key stakeholders Outline the main audience(s) for this stream, including who they are, why they have an interest, how they will be engaged.(Approximately 300 words)

RESOURCES

Resourcing Outline how you propose to resource the delivery of this stream, prior to, during and in the years following the Congress, including any possible long-term legacy outcomes.(Approximately 300 words)

Sponsorship Describe the resources this stream may be able to bring to the Congress, for example financial sponsorship, in-kind support, sponsored delegates, exhibitors, capacity development workshops, key note speakers etc. (Approximately 300 words)

Submit applications to:

wpcstreamleaders@iucn.org

Applications close 5pm (GMT) Friday 8 March 2013.

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