Themes
WCPA has eight themes, with nine associated Thematic Vice Chairs. These themes cover various aspects of protected areas and are used to apply a holistic approach to conservation.
| No. | Theme | Thematic Vice Chair |
| 1 | Capacity Development | Mike Appleton |
| 2 | Governance, Equity and Rights | Helen Tugendhat |
| 3 | Marine | Fabrice Stephenson and Felipe Paredes |
| 4 | Scaling Natural Solutions | Brent Mitchell |
| 5 | World Heritage | Alfred DeGemmis |
| 6 | Early Career Professionals | Josh Taylor, Sara Pineda and Yves Olatoundji |