IUCN Competence Registry:

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IUCN Code Competence Statement Category Name
LAR 1.8
Provide formal evidence (written and verbal). Upholding laws and regulations
LAR 1.9
Respond correctly to non-violent disputes and confrontations. Upholding laws and regulations
LAR 2.1
Gather information to support law enforcement and security operations. Upholding laws and regulations
LAR 2.10
Ensure that correct procedures are followed for use of firearms. Upholding laws and regulations
LAR 2.11
Deploy and use remote surveillance equipment. Upholding laws and regulations
LAR 2.2
Lead and report on crime prevention/law enforcement operations in the field. Upholding laws and regulations
LAR 2.3
Work with local communities to resist and prevent illegal activities. Upholding laws and regulations
LAR 2.4
Ensure effective and legal apprehension of suspects and violators. Upholding laws and regulations
LAR 2.5
Question and secure statements from suspects and witnesses effectively and legally. Upholding laws and regulations
LAR 2.6
Manage crime scenes and seized evidence using correct procedures. Upholding laws and regulations
LAR 2.7
Process legal cases related to violations. Upholding laws and regulations
LAR 2.8
Conduct complex investigations into environmental crime and/or security threats. Upholding laws and regulations
LAR 2.9
Address major security threats in the field. Upholding laws and regulations
LAR 3.1
Direct the development and implementation of a strategy plan and operating procedures for protected area law enforcement. Upholding laws and regulations
LAR 3.2
Direct preparation and implementation of security assessments and strategies. Upholding laws and regulations
LAR 3.3
Direct law enforcement and crime prevention operations. Upholding laws and regulations
LAR 3.4
Coordinate law enforcement and security activities with other responsible agencies and with the judiciary. Upholding laws and regulations
LAR 3.5
Direct the development of local regulations and by-laws for activities in a protected area. Upholding laws and regulations
LAR 3.6
Direct major investigations into environmental crime and/or security threats. Upholding laws and regulations
LAR 4.1
Coordinate analyses of law enforcement compliance crime prevention and security issues affecting biodiversity and protected areas. Upholding laws and regulations
LAR 4.2
Coordinate national policies strategies laws and regulations for addressing environmental crime and security threats. Upholding laws and regulations
LAR 4.3
Coordinate development and implementation of standards and operating procedures for law enforcement crime prevention and security in a protected area system. Upholding laws and regulations
LAR 4.4
Coordinate law enforcement strategies and operations with other agencies. Upholding laws and regulations
LAR 4.5
Contribute significantly to development of international policy and/or legal responses to major threats affecting biodiversity and protected areas. Upholding laws and regulations
ORG 3.1
Build the organisational capacity of a protected area administration. Organisational Leadership and Development
ORG 3.10
Secure certified recognition of the quality of management of a protected area. Organisational Leadership and Development
ORG 3.2
Establish procedures for strategic planned and adaptive management of a protected area. Organisational Leadership and Development
ORG 3.3
Establish regular and systematic planning and monitoring of management activities. Organisational Leadership and Development
ORG 3.4
Establish systems and procedures to ensure high standards of ethics and behaviour among staff and partners. Organisational Leadership and Development
ORG 3.5
Build networks and develop collaborative relationships with other organisations. Organisational Leadership and Development
ORG 3.6
Ensure establishment and implementation of participation and good governance. Organisational Leadership and Development
ORG 3.7
Establish systems and procedures for ensuring health safety and security in a protected area. Organisational Leadership and Development
ORG 3.8
Promote and implement change and innovation in management of a protected area. Organisational Leadership and Development
ORG 3.9
Ensure effective management of information and knowledge. Organisational Leadership and Development
ORG 4.1
Establish system-wide standards and practices for effective and efficient management and administration of protected areas. Organisational Leadership and Development
ORG 4.2
Establish system-wide mechanisms for participation and good governance. Organisational Leadership and Development
ORG 4.3
Build organisational capacity of protected area authorities for management and governance. Organisational Leadership and Development
ORG 4.4
Identify and evaluate risks to protected area institutions and introduce risk management and contingency planning measures. Organisational Leadership and Development
ORG 4.5
Promote the adoption of new approaches tools and techniques for managing protected areas across the system. Organisational Leadership and Development
ORG 4.6
Promote the adoption of new technologies for managing protected areas across the system. Organisational Leadership and Development
ORG 4.7
Monitor and review performance and effectiveness of protected areas across the system. Organisational Leadership and Development
PPP 3.1
Direct the participatory development of a protected area management plan using a recognised format and process. Protected Area Policy Planning and Projects
PPP 3.10
Contribute to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) of projects and proposals affecting a protected area. Protected Area Policy Planning and Projects
PPP 3.2
Direct a structured threat assessment for a protected area. Protected Area Policy Planning and Projects
PPP 3.3
Direct the development of a protected area zonation system. Protected Area Policy Planning and Projects
PPP 3.4
Direct development of project proposals and plans for a protected area using recognised formats and processes. Protected Area Policy Planning and Projects
PPP 3.5
Direct implementation of projects and plans. Protected Area Policy Planning and Projects
PPP 3.6
Direct the development of risk/disaster assessments and contingency plans. Protected Area Policy Planning and Projects
PPP 3.7
Direct identification and implementation of measures to address the impacts of climate change. Protected Area Policy Planning and Projects
PPP 3.8
Direct the planning implementation and monitoring of major construction projects. Protected Area Policy Planning and Projects