World Parks Congress New Social Compact

Within the context of protected area systems and institutions globally, this cross-cutting theme will seek to provide fresh and effective approaches to addressing the human drivers behind the spiralling threats to the planet, including gross imbalances of power and decision-making. The solution to the world’s global environmental and climatic process must be built on the will of humans to work together to change behaviour and impacts. An inspirational platform will be created across the streams and themes of the Congress where diverse rights holders, stakeholders and interest groups are able to enter into dialogue and commit to building solidarity in human networks and a shared understanding of the intrinsic and functional value of nature through protected areas. Theme Lead Organisation IUCN Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy (CEESP) IUCN WCPA Theme on Indigenous Peoples, Local Communities, Equity and Protected Areas (TILCEPA)

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Vaka crossing beneath Sydney Harbor bridge @MUAVoyage #wpcsocial @wpcsocial (at Sydney Harbour Bridge)

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First vaka coming into Sydney Harbor @MUAVoyage #wpcsocial @iucn_oceania @wpcsocial (at Sydney Harbour)

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Traditional vaka crossing under Sydney Harbor bridge @MUAVoyage #wpcsocial @wpcsocial (at Sydney Harbour Bridge)

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at Sydney Harbour Bridge

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Welcoming the @MUAVoyage #wpcsocial @wpcsocial (at Darling Harbour, Sydney)

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Female crew being welcomed @MUAVoyage #wpcsocial @wpcsocial #gender #worldparkscongress (at Australian National Maritime Museum)

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Youngest captain being welcomed @MUAVoyage #wpcsocial @wpcsocial #youth #worldparkscongress (at Australian National Maritime Museum)

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Response from the traditional vaka. @MUAVoyage #wpcsocial @wpcsocial #worldparkscongress (at Australian National Maritime Museum)

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"There is no future unless the world stands with is." Taholo Kami @MUAVoyage @IUCN_Oceania @WPCSocial #worldparkscongress (at Australian National Maritime Museum)

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"We see our oceans but we don’t see the fish that we used to see." Taholo Kami @MUAVoyage @IUCN_Oceania @WPCSocial #worldparkscongress (at Darling Harbour, Sydney)

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"There is only one Pacific way" Hon Henry Puna @MUAVoyages @IUCN_Oceania @wpcsocial #worldparkscongress (at Darling Harbour, Sydney)

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Ambassador Shane Jones giving a message on fisheries @MUAVoyage @IUCN_Oceania @WPCSocial #worldparkscongress (at Darling Harbour, Sydney)

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H.E. Anote Tong of Kiribati sharing a message on climate change @MUAVoyage @IUCN_Oceania @WPCSocial #worldparkscongress #wpcsocial (at Darling Harbour, Sydney)

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Members of the @WPCSocial team at the @MUAVoyage opening ceremony #WPCsocial #worldparkscongress (at Australian National Maritime Museum)

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H.E. Tommy Remengesau “People & the Pacific Call” @MUAVoyage @iucn_oceania @wpcsocial #worldparkscongress #wpcsocial (at Australian National Maritime Museum)

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Pacific Islands Leaders @ the leaders forum @IUCN_Oceania @WPCSocial #worldparkscongress

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