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It’s here: Conservation Standards 5.0!

Twenty years after the launch of the first version, the Conservation Standards (CS) 5.0 is now available – a major milestone shaped by the experience and input of over 100 conservation practitioners across dozens of organizations and regions.

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General NewsCCNet & CMP Rally Recap
June 28, 2025

CCNet & CMP Rally Recap

180 participants from 36 countries and 60 organizations gathered in March at the CCNet & CMP Rally 2025 in Valdivia, Chile. Photo by: Justin Grubb | CMPA Global Gathering for…
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January 25, 2025

The IUCN – CMP Direct Threats Classification (V4.0) is here

Photo: Felix CybullaWe’re thrilled to unveil Version 4.0 of the Unified Threats Classification—a vital tool for effective conservation! Since 2008, the IUCN Species Survival Commission and Conservation Measures Partnership have…
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General NewsSupporting inclusivity for the CCNet & CMP Rally in Chile
October 31, 2024

Supporting inclusivity for the CCNet & CMP Rally in Chile

We’re excited to announce that our CCNet & CMP Rally support campaign is now live! In March 2025, CMP and CCNet will come together for the first-ever joint rally in Valdivia, Chile.…
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General NewsJoint CCNet/CMP Rally in Chile March 2025!
March 13, 2024

Joint CCNet/CMP Rally in Chile March 2025!

UPDATE: Please go to the 2025 Rally Website for the most up-to-date info! Dear members and friends of the Conservation Coaches Network and the Conservation Measures Partnership, Approximately every two…
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General NewsPast CS TrainingCourse on Using the Conservation Standards for Conservation Planning
January 27, 2023

Course on Using the Conservation Standards for Conservation Planning

The Center for Wildlife Studies will be offering a course on how to use the Conservation Standards to write highly effective conservation plans. Please note that the early bird discount…
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General NewsSpecial issue in Sustainability on “Human Dimensions of Conservation Research and Practice”
April 1, 2021

Special issue in Sustainability on “Human Dimensions of Conservation Research and Practice”

Announcing a Special Issue in journal Sustainability on "Human Dimensions of Conservation Research and Practice"! This special issue will feature case studies of localised initiatives in which have substantially integrated human well-being…
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General NewsCMP-Moore Collaborative Learning Initiatives: Mini-Webinar Series!
February 22, 2021

CMP-Moore Collaborative Learning Initiatives: Mini-Webinar Series!

Funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the CMP-Moore Collaborative Learning Initiatives aim to distill existing knowledge and develop guiding principles around key topics by harnessing the collective knowledge…
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General NewsCMP Stands against Racism and Discrimination
June 15, 2020

CMP Stands against Racism and Discrimination

CMP is a community of conservation-oriented NGOs, government agencies, funders, and private businesses that work collectively to guide conservation around the world. We recognize that racism and discrimination have no…
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General News2020 Conservation Case Study Competition
March 23, 2020

2020 Conservation Case Study Competition

Earn a travel award while helping others learn from your conservation work! This competition seeks to promote cross-organizational, cross-project, and cross-coach/practitioner learning about good conservation practices. Submit your entry! Follow these instructions to…
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General NewsVersion 4.0 of the Conservation Standards Is Here!
February 27, 2020

Version 4.0 of the Conservation Standards Is Here!

CMP is pleased to release version 4.0 of the Conservation Standards for the Practice of Conservation! This version of the Conservation Standards (our new shorthand name) is the culmination of…
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General NewsA Fresh Take on Your Essential Conservation Tools!
December 7, 2019

A Fresh Take on Your Essential Conservation Tools!

You asked for a fresh and collaborative way to design and manage your conservation work, and the Miradi Team listened. They paired with usability experts to update Miradi and created…
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General NewsSecond Global Adaptive Management Case Study Competition
January 15, 2018

Second Global Adaptive Management Case Study Competition

Help others learn from your conservation work and improve their conservation efforts! And earn a travel award while you are at it! This competition seeks to collect and share cases…
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Open Standards languageCMP turns Portuguese and French – at the same time!
July 30, 2017

CMP turns Portuguese and French – at the same time!

The CMP has been helping translation of the Open Standards into a range of languages where the Open Standards are used around the world. With the help of people like…
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General NewsTusk USA joins CMP
July 18, 2017

Tusk USA joins CMP

Since its founding in 1990, Tusk has taken an integrated approach to conservation, working hand in hand with local communities and combining the protection of wildlife with the management and…
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General NewsScience Serving Nature – Knowledge from NatureServe Making a Difference
July 18, 2017

Science Serving Nature – Knowledge from NatureServe Making a Difference

NatureServe has recently joined forces with over 30 other organizations in the Conservation Measures Partnership to promote innovation in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of conservation efforts, serving as…
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General NewsVote for Case Studies! Learn from Your Colleagues!
November 30, 2016

Vote for Case Studies! Learn from Your Colleagues!

Our judges have narrowed down 5 cases that best meet the criteria outlined in the Open Standards Case Study Competition. Now, we need your help to select the top 3.…
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CMP is a partnership of conservation-oriented NGOs, government agencies, and funders that works collectively to achieve greater impact. We seek better ways to design, manage, and measure the impacts of our conservation actions so that we can learn and improve our efforts and contribute our learning to the broader evidence base.

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Download CS

The Conservation Standards is the product of inputs, field tests, and discussions among members of the Conservation Measures Partnership (CMP), which has final editorial authority over the Conservation Standards. Substantial input was also provided by members of the Conservation Coaches Network (CCNet) and other CMP partners.

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Every organization, agency, project, and individual has its own preferred set of terms. There is no right answer – the most important thing is that the members of your project team and the people with whom you work have a clear and common understanding of whatever terms you choose to use.

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Resource Library

A library of vetted resources designed to help teams understand and effectively use the Conservation Standards. Includes guides, case studies, journal articles, and more.

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To inquire about supporting The Conservation Measures Partnership (CMP) or for general inquiries, please contact us at CMPinfo@ConservationMeasures.org

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