Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are increasingly being used

The seminar looks into: *concepts of protected areas, issues arising from the implementation of MPAs in developing countries, case studies from countries with whom Norway has development cooperation within fisheries

The World Conservation Congress is the general assembly of IUCN members, which takes place every three to four years. The Congress combines the business of the Union with technical conservation fora and provides an opportunity for the sharing of information and experience among IUCN's worldwide constituency of members, Commission members, stakeholders and partner organizations. The Congress encompasses three principal elements: conducting the business of the Union, assessing the work of IUCN Commissions and taking stock of conservation.