• Results from gap analysis encouraged new initiative for PA corridor in the Southern Carpathians, building on the existing PA network. Total area would be over 1 million ha.

• CNPA, under the Carpathian Convention, is now up and running. The CNPA mid-term strategy has been adopted by the steering committee as of May 2010.

• Economic valuation studies have been conducted at 2 Carpathian pilot sites (read the reports here: Part A and Part B).
• Economic values of Maramures National Park have been incorporated into regional development plan for Maramures County, Romania. This is the first time economic values of PAs have been recognized as important elements for development in the Carpathians.

• In 2010, over 40 protected area practitioners from all over the region were trained in the fields of management planning, sustainable tourism and community outreach. This included 13 PA trainers certifed as "Training Champions" - committed to training others and spreading knowledge throughout the Carpathian ecoregion. 

• Participatory management processes and guidelines are being developed and piloted in the region. These guidelines will help PA managers understand how to engage and work with stakeholders as part of management.

• The Carpathian Protected Area Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (CPAMETT²) is now used by 50% of Carpathian PAs.
• The associated Carpathian Protected Areas Clearing House Mechanism provides providing comprehensive visualized and interactive information on PA-related issues for park managers, businesses, experts and the general public.

Next steps for PA4LP in the Carpathians

• Promote the establishment of a Carpathian Space through an ecological network of large viable PAs, based on the model of the Alpine Space.
• Promote cross-sectoral integration of PAs and recognition of their importance for securing ecosystems goods and services and sustainable development.
• Identify schemes of sustainable financing for PAs in the Carpathian countries, including joint efforts for improved European Union financing.
• Continue capacity building programs to secure professional support for PAs management.
• Support the implementation of the Carpathian Convention by strenghtening the CNPA.