Emeritus Professor Marc Hockings
Emeritus Professor

Marc Hockings

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Background

Marc Hockings is an Emeritus Professor School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Queensland. He maintains an active research program on the management of protected areas with a particular focus on monitoring and evaluation in conservation management. He is a long-term member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) through its World Commission on Protected Areas where he leads the Specialist Group on the Green List and Management Effectiveness. He initiated and is leading the IUCN WCPA work on the Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas. He is also a member of the IUCN Species Survival and Ecosystem Management Commissions. Marc was the principal author of the IUCN’s best practice guidelines on evaluation of management effectiveness in protected areas. He is an honorary Fellow at the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre in Cambridge, UK. In 2008 he received the Kenton R. Miller Award for Innovation in Protected Area Sustainability for his work on management effectiveness.

Availability

Emeritus Professor Marc Hockings is:
Not available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Environmental Sciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland
  • Masters (Coursework) of Science, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Griffith University

Research impacts

Professor Hockings has lead development of research on management effectiveness evaluation of protected areas. He has developed an approach to assessment of management effectiveness (IUCN WCPA Management Effectiveness Framework) that is now widely used around the world by governments and NGOs, has been adopted by the Global Environment Facility as a required element of assessment for all GEF funded projects in protected areas and incorporated into the Convention on Biological Diversity's Programme of Work on Protected Areas. Assessments based on this methodology have been conducted in more than 18000 protected areas in 180 countries.

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158 works between 1979 and 2023
All (158) Journal Article (103) Book Chapter (15) Conference Publication (21) Book (7) Other Outputs (12)

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2002

Conference Publication

The IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas Framework for Evaluating Management Effectiveness of Protected Areas

Hockings, M. T. (2002). The IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas Framework for Evaluating Management Effectiveness of Protected Areas. African Evaluation Association 2nd Conference, Nairobi, Kenya, 10-14 June 2002.

The IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas Framework for Evaluating Management Effectiveness of Protected Areas

2001

Journal Article

Resource management in tourism research: A new direction

Carter, R. W., Baxter, G. S. and Hockings, M. (2001). Resource management in tourism research: A new direction. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 9 (4), 265-280. doi: 10.1080/09669580108667402

Resource management in tourism research: A new direction

2000

Journal Article

Evaluating protected area management: A review of systems for assessing management effectiveness of protected areas

Hockings, Marc (2000). Evaluating protected area management: A review of systems for assessing management effectiveness of protected areas. School of Natural & Rural Systems. Occasional Paper Series, 7 (3), 1-56.

Evaluating protected area management: A review of systems for assessing management effectiveness of protected areas

2000

Book

Evaluating Effectiveness: a framework for reassessing the management of protected areas

Hockings, M. T., Stolton, S. and Dudley, N. (2000). Evaluating Effectiveness: a framework for reassessing the management of protected areas. Cambridge, UK: IUCN.

Evaluating Effectiveness: a framework for reassessing the management of protected areas

1999

Journal Article

Trends in Wildlife Management and the Appropriateness of Australian University Training

Baxter, G. S., Hockings, M., Carter, R. W. and Beeton, J. S. (1999). Trends in Wildlife Management and the Appropriateness of Australian University Training. Conservation Biology, 13 (4), 842-849. doi: 10.1046/j.1523-1739.1999.98274.x

Trends in Wildlife Management and the Appropriateness of Australian University Training

1999

Journal Article

How well are we doing: Some thoughts on the effectiveness of protected areas

Hockings, Marc and Phillips, Adrian (1999). How well are we doing: Some thoughts on the effectiveness of protected areas. Parks, 9 (2), 5-14.

How well are we doing: Some thoughts on the effectiveness of protected areas

1999

Conference Publication

Effectiveness of forest protected areas: A paper for the IFF international meeting on protected areas

Dudley, Nigel, Hockings, Marc, Stolton, Sue and Kiernon, Michael (1999). Effectiveness of forest protected areas: A paper for the IFF international meeting on protected areas. Intergovernmental Forum on Forests Intersessional Meeting, Puerto Rico, March, 1999. Intergovernmental Forum on Forests.

Effectiveness of forest protected areas: A paper for the IFF international meeting on protected areas

1999

Book Chapter

Measuring the effectiveness of protected area management

Dudley, N., Hockings, M. T. and Stolton, S. (1999). Measuring the effectiveness of protected area management. Partnerships for protection: New strategies for planning and management for protected areas. (pp. 249-257) edited by N. Dudley and S. Stolton. London: Earthscan. doi: 10.4324/9781315071398-40

Measuring the effectiveness of protected area management

1999

Conference Publication

From Conflict to Cooperation : Towards a Better Model for Park-People Interactions

Leverington, F. and Hockings, M. T. (1999). From Conflict to Cooperation : Towards a Better Model for Park-People Interactions. 1999 International Symposium on Society and Resource Management - application of social science to resource management in the Asia-Pacific region, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, July, 1999. Brisbane: The University of Queensland, Brisbane.

From Conflict to Cooperation : Towards a Better Model for Park-People Interactions

1998

Journal Article

An integrated model of public contact planning for conservation management

Hockings, M, Carter, B and Leverington, F (1998). An integrated model of public contact planning for conservation management. Environmental Management, 22 (5), 643-654. doi: 10.1007/s002679900136

An integrated model of public contact planning for conservation management

1998

Journal Article

Evaluating management of protected areas: Integrating planning and evaluation

Hockings, M (1998). Evaluating management of protected areas: Integrating planning and evaluation. Environmental Management, 22 (3), 337-345. doi: 10.1007/s002679900109

Evaluating management of protected areas: Integrating planning and evaluation

1998

Journal Article

Recreational impacts on waders on Fraser Island

Fisher, F., Hockings, M. and Hobson, R. (1998). Recreational impacts on waders on Fraser Island. The Sunbird, 28 (1), 1-11.

Recreational impacts on waders on Fraser Island

1997

Journal Article

Assessment and management of beach camping impacts within fraser island world heritage area, South-East Queensland

Hockings, Marc and Twyford, Keith (1997). Assessment and management of beach camping impacts within fraser island world heritage area, South-East Queensland. Australian Journal of Environmental Management, 4 (1), 26-39. doi: 10.1080/14486563.1997.10648369

Assessment and management of beach camping impacts within fraser island world heritage area, South-East Queensland

1997

Journal Article

Assessment and management of beach camping impacts within Fraser Island World Heritage Area, south-east Queensland, Australia

Hockings, Marc and Twyford, Keith (1997). Assessment and management of beach camping impacts within Fraser Island World Heritage Area, south-east Queensland, Australia. Australasian Journal of Environmental Management, 4 (1), 26-39.

Assessment and management of beach camping impacts within Fraser Island World Heritage Area, south-east Queensland, Australia

1994

Journal Article

A survey of the tour operator’s role in marine park interpretation

Hockings, M. (1994). A survey of the tour operator’s role in marine park interpretation. Journal of Tourism Studies, 5 (1), 16-28.

A survey of the tour operator’s role in marine park interpretation

1981

Journal Article

Habitat distribution and species diversity of small mammals in South-East Queensland in relation to vegetation structure

Hockings, Marc (1981). Habitat distribution and species diversity of small mammals in South-East Queensland in relation to vegetation structure. Wildlife Research, 8 (1), 97-108. doi: 10.1071/WR9810097

Habitat distribution and species diversity of small mammals in South-East Queensland in relation to vegetation structure

1981

Journal Article

Habitat Distribution and Species-Diversity of Small Mammals in Southeast Queensland in Relation to Vegetation Structure

Hockings, M (1981). Habitat Distribution and Species-Diversity of Small Mammals in Southeast Queensland in Relation to Vegetation Structure. Australian Wildlife Research, 8 (1), 97-108.

Habitat Distribution and Species-Diversity of Small Mammals in Southeast Queensland in Relation to Vegetation Structure

1979

Journal Article

Mammals of Cooloola and Beerwah

Dwyer, P. D., Hockings, M. and Willmer, J. (1979). Mammals of Cooloola and Beerwah. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland, 90, 65-84.

Mammals of Cooloola and Beerwah

Past funding

  • 2016 - 2017
    Enhancing Institutional Capacities within the Directorate General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation (KSDAE) of the MoEF in Protected Area Management Effectiveness Assessment
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Analysis of the public protected area framework in NSW and future opportunities
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    BIOPAMA Protected Area Management Effectiveness Data Management
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    2015 State of the Environment Report
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    What could World Heritage listing deliver for Indigenous people? The Australian experience in global context.
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Assessment of Management Effectiveness by Independent Experts for the 23014 Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    Integrating measures of Indigenous land management effectiveness (ARC Linkage Project Administered by CDU)
    Charles Darwin University
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Analysis of Parks Victoria State of the Parks data (2010)
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Marine World Heritage site management effectiveness preliminary study
    United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Protected areas management effectiveness assessments in Europe: a review of data, methods and results
    Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-University of Greifswald
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    2010 Biodiversity Indicator Partnership Project - Protected Area Management Effectiveness Indicator
    United Nations Environment Programme ¿ World Conservation Monitoring Centre
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    Enhancing our Heritage: Monitoring and managing for success in world natural heritage sites - Stage 3
    United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Building Capacity For Adaptive Management In Protected Areas Through Improved Systems For Monitoring And Evaluation
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Protected Area Management Effectiveness
    The Nature Conservancy
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Enhancing our Heritage: Monitoring and Managing for Success in World Natural Heritage Sites - Stage 2
    United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2008
    A Global Analysis of Protected Area Management
    World Wildlife Fund, Inc
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Developing a Monitoring and Assessment Culture for Protected Areas- Linking assessment to adaptive management in management agencies
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004
    Developing a Monitoring and Assessment Culture for Protected Areas - Linking Assessment to Adaptive Management in Management Agencies
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Conducting a survey of delegates attending the Vth World Parks Congress
    The World Conservation Union
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Preparatory activities related to the Management Effectiveness Stream workshops and related events to be convened as the World Park Congress, Durban, South Africa, September 2003
    United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Preparatory Workshop on Management Effectiveness for World Park Congress
    World Wildlife Fund, Inc
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Extending the Implementation of the Enhancing our Heritage Project to all the Natural World Heritage Sites in Latin America
    United States Forest Service
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2002
    Enhancing our Heritage: Monitoring and Managing for success in World Natural Heritage Sites
    United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2001
    Review of Management Effectiveness Framework and Guidelines - World Bank Funded Project
    World Bank Group
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2001
    Conserving World Natural Heritage sites through effective monitoring and partnerships - project initiation phase
    United States Forest Service
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2002
    The development of A Standardised Methodology for Improving the Management of Visitors to Natural Areas
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2005
    The development of a standardised methodology for improving the management of visitors to natural areas
    Department Tourism, Sport & Racing - Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2005
    The Development of a standardised methodology for improving the management of visitors to natural areas
    Department of Natural Resources and Mines
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2005
    The development of a standardised methodology for improving the management of visitors to natural areas
    NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2002
    The development of a standardised methodology for improving the management of visitors to natural areas
    Queensland National Parks & Wildlife Service
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2000
    To review the Management Effectiveness (WCPA) Framework and Guideline document
    WWF International
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Management effectiveness of Protected Areas: the case of the World Natural Heritage
    United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2000
    Review of methodologies for assessing management effectiveness of protected areas
    Equilibrium
    Open grant
  • 1996
    Travel grant for World Conservation Congress in Montreal.
    Potter Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1995
    Evaluating the effectiveness of conservation management
    University of Queensland New Staff Research Grant
    Open grant

Availability

Emeritus Professor Marc Hockings is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Emeritus Professor Marc Hockings directly for media enquiries about:

  • Enviornmental conservation
  • Environmental management
  • Environmental policy
  • Environmental resource assessment
  • Marine park management
  • National park management
  • Nature reserves - effectiveness
  • Policy - environment
  • Protected areas - for wildlife

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