SPAW listed Protected Areas Database (PA Listing)

A web-based tool that follows the reporting format has been developed in order to offer the possibility to prepare and submit reports on-line by the interested Parties. The manager of the protected area creates a presentation report using the interface, includes the necessary supporting documentation and submits to the national SPAW Focal Point for approval. Once the Focal Point has checked the report and asked for modifications if appropriate, he/she validates the report that is then sent to the SPAW-RAC. Once validated, the report is sent to the SPAW Secretariat for an overall assessment of its completion. The SPAW Secretariat with the support of the SPAW RAC then conducts a standard evaluation process which includes external review, in order to determine whether the submitted protected area is consistent with the guidelines and common criteria adopted by the SPAW Parties. The results of this review is presented to the next SPAW Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee scheduled for discussion and decision, and a consolidated tentative list of Protected Areas will be established for presentation at the next SPAW COP for final adoption.

Download the list of areas listed under the SPAW Protocol

List of Protected Areas listed under SPAW Protocol