International Union for Conservation of Nature
The IUCN World Parks Congress 2014
Parks, People, Planet: Inspiring Solutions
Stream Proposal Template
This 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 lead
Summary
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 name
Position
Organisation
Name and website
Phone
Landline and mobile
Email
Experience
Skills and
experience
Demonstrate achievement in protected area policy and/or practice.
Commitment
Demonstrate commitment to the stream and/or the support of a relevant
institution or agency.
(Approximately 300 words)
(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 name
Position
Organisation
Phone
Landline and mobile
Email
Postal address
Street 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:
[email protected]
Applications close 5pm (GMT) Friday 8 March 2013.
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