Enhancing Cooperation for Conservation Impact in the Western Tien-Shan

Overview and objectives

Summary:

The World Heritage Committee has requested in 2018 that the State Parties complete the transboundary management framework for the Western Tien Shan World Heritage site, with the support of IUCN …

The World Heritage Committee has requested in 2018 that the State Parties complete the transboundary management framework for the Western Tien Shan World Heritage site, with the support of IUCN (Decision 42 COM 7B.69). The transboundary cooperation will be improved through harmonisation of programs among its seven protected areas, that would ensure comparability of indicators and methodologies resulting in the improved position for joint conservation actions.

Objective:

Our overall objective is to achieve better management of the Western Tien Shan WH site and conservation of its values by establishing transboundary cooperation between its seven protected areas, and…

Our overall objective is to achieve better management of the Western Tien Shan WH site and conservation of its values by establishing transboundary cooperation between its seven protected areas, and building their capacity for effective and harmonised monitoring, reporting, and implementation of conservation measures.