FAQs

  • HCVs and the HCV Approach

    What are High Conservation Values – HCVs?
    What is the HCV Approach?
    Where can the HCV Approach be applied?
    Who uses the HCV Approach?
    Why is the HCV Approach useful?
    How old is the HCV Approach?
    What is an HCV assessment?
    Can HCV assessments be done jointly with ESIAs?
    Who is responsible for protecting High Conservation Values?
  • Network

    What is the HCV Network?
    When was the HCV Network created?
    What does the HCV Network do?
    Who can join the HCV Network?
    How are Members categorised?
    How is the HCV Network governed?
  • Secretariat

    What does the HCV Network Secretariat do?
    Where is the HCV Network Secretariat based?
    How are the HCV Network Secretariat and the HCV Network activities funded?
  • Assessor Licensing Scheme

    Who governs the Assessor Licensing Scheme (ALS)?
    Who uses the ALS?
    What is the added value of the ALS?
    Where does the ALS work best?
    How is the ALS funded?
    Are Licensed Assessors required to submit all assessment reports for evaluation? Why?
    Who can be a Licensed Assessor?
    Why does the number of assessors vary across regions?
    What kinds of assessment reports does the ALS evaluate?
    What is an HCV-HCSA assessment?
    Why does the ALS evaluate HCV-HCSA assessment reports?
    Are all Licensed Assessors qualified to lead HCV-HCSA assessments?
    How are technical queries related to the HCS Approach handled?
    Do HCSA ‘Advice Notes’ introduce new requirements?
    What are the report evaluation stages and why do they exist?
    How long do report evaluations take?
    What are ‘Delays’ and where can I find out if there are any?
    Are ‘Delays’ common? Why do they happen?
    What determines if an assessment report is satisfactory or unsatisfactory?
    Where can I track the status of a report evaluation?
    Where is the final report published?
    Does the ALS communicate with organizations commissioning assessments?
    How can I get involved?
  • No-Conversion and No-Deforestation

    What forests are protected under the HCV Approach?
    Does the HCV approach allow conversion of natural ecosystems?

Our Partnerships

Alongside many global initiatives, our work with partners promotespractices that help meet the global Sustainable Development Goalsand build a greener, fairer, better world by 2030.

Get Involved

Our Mission as a network is to provide practical tools to conserve nature and benefit people, linking local actions with global sustainability targets.

We welcome the participation of organisations that share our vision and mission to protect and enhance High ConservationValues and the vital services they provide for people and nature. By collaborating with the Network, your organisation can contribute to safeguarding HCVs while gaining valuable insights and connections that support your sustainability goals.

We are seeking collaborative partners to help expand and enhance our work, as well as talented professionals who can join the growing Secretariat team, and for professionals who can contribute to the credible identification of High Conservation Values globally.

Join us in securing the world’s HCVs and shaping a sustainable future.