PARKS

The International Journal of Protected Areas and Conservation

Advancing conservation science and practice through peer-reviewed research, case studies, and innovative perspectives on protected areas worldwide.

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ABOUT PARKS The International Journal of Protected Areas and Conservation

PARKS is the premier peer-reviewed journal dedicated to protected areas and conservation. Published by the World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), PARKS provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share knowledge, best practices, and innovative approaches to protected area management.

Since its establishment, PARKS has been at the forefront of conservation science, publishing cutting-edge research, case studies, reviews, and perspectives from leading experts worldwide. The journal explores the critical role that protected and conserved areas play in biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, sustainable development, and human well-being.

Our mission is to build knowledge and promote best practices for protected and conserved areas, fostering collaboration between researchers, practitioners, and communities working across diverse ecosystems and cultural contexts. PARKS serves as a vital resource for the global conservation community, addressing the pressing challenges of our time.

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CURRENT ISSUE

Access the latest research and insights from the current issue of PARKS. Our most recent publications feature groundbreaking studies on protected area effectiveness, community-based conservation, and innovative management strategies.

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BACK ISSUES

Explore our extensive archive of past issues, featuring decades of conservation research and practice. Our back issues contain valuable historical perspectives, case studies, and research.

Post 2011 Issues (peer reviewed) 1991 to 2008 Issues (not Peer reviewed)

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FUTURE SCHEDULE

We are inviting expressions of interest for a special issue dedicated to Marine Protected and Conserved Areas (MPCAs) to be published before the 6th International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC6) taking place in Senegal, March 2027. Please click the link below for details. This special volume will be in addition to our normally released issues in May and November.

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