In many events of Conservation related organizations, the concept and practice of “governance” were recognized as centrally important. “Governance” is recognised as having a major influence on the achievement of protected areas objectives (effectiveness), the sharing of relevant responsibilities, rights, costs and benefits (equity), the generation and sustenance of community, political and financial support (viability) and the application of a wise mix of scientific and traditional knowledge and skills for sustainable use (sustainability). Furthermore, paying attention to governance helps to link protected areas within their broader land and waterscapes, promoting ecological integrity within a supporting environment rather than creating isolated “islands” of conservation. The CBD Programme of Work on Protected Areas (PoW) highlights governance throughout its formulation and in particular in its element 2— Governance, Participation, Equity and Benefit Sharing, calling the Parties to the Convention to achieve measurable targets by 2012 or earlier. In this briefing note, the PoW along with the relevant concepts summarized in the text have been provided. Examples of community conserved areas around the world are also provided.