Building strong leadership and management capacity is essential for developing effective national park systems worldwide. The Paulson Institute collaborates with partners to provide tailored training programs for decision-makers, managers, practitioners, and researchers across various countries. Through international symposiums and collaborative exchanges, the Institute fosters knowledge sharing and promotes best practices that contribute to the growth of world-class national park systems.
Since 2015, the Paulson Institute has hosted several international symposiums on national parks, bringing together experts from Australia, Brazil, Canada, South Africa, the United States, and beyond. These gatherings offer a platform for sharing insights and experiences with hundreds of decision-makers, park managers, and researchers from around the globe, reinforcing the importance of international cooperation in conservation.
To deepen expertise, PI has organized training programs that cover core aspects of national park systems, such as governance, legislation, planning, management policies, and daily operations. From 2016 to 2018, PI led a series of training sessions in the United States, attended by over seventy representatives from ministries and park systems worldwide, focused on practical approaches to managing and preserving protected areas.
Looking ahead, the Paulson Institute remains committed to collaborating with partners internationally to provide systematic, targeted training that empowers conservation leaders and managers. By fostering these exchanges and building capacity, the Institute aims to support the creation and maintenance of robust, sustainable national park systems that protect biodiversity and enhance environmental resilience worldwide.