Why the conservation hierarchy

Through research, practical application and backing for our IUCN WCC motion on the ‘Contributions of the Conservation Hierarchy to the Post-2020 CBD Framework’, the Conservation Hierarchy already has wide support and a strong evidence base:

• Ten NGOs currently support the Conservation Hierarchy as a framework for supporting the CBD’s Post-2020 agenda. You can read more about the people and organisations behind the Conservation Hierarchy here.

• Academic institutions are continually building the evidence base for the Conservation Hierarchy. Some key findings and resources so far…
  • A Global Mitigation Hierarchy for Nature Conservation
  • Net Positive Outcomes for nature
  • Translating the terrestrial mitigation hierarchy to marine megafauna by‐catch
  • The mitigation hierarchy for sharks: A risk‐based framework for reconciling trade‐offs between shark conservation and fisheries objectives

• Private sector companies and governments are practically applying the Conservation Hierarchy. Examples can be found in our case studies section.