Global deforestation and land clearing rates continue to rise unabated. Add rapid climate change into the equation and the output begins to show that the planet’s resilient capacity to respond to large-scale human and natural disturbances is being undermined. Protected area conservation strategies remain the cornerstone of saving nature; yet many protected areas exist as ecological fragments in a matrix of incompatible land and marine uses. Connectivity conservation is an emergent conservation practice that complements and expands the ecological functionality of protected areas. Connectivity such as between protected areas is increasingly being recommended by scientists, policymakers and conservation practitioners. In fact, since 2002, the world has witnessed an exponential increase in the development and implementation of ecological connectivity conservation plans. Yet, there is no consistent practice or implementation standards to guide this emergent energy. The World Commission on Protected Areas through its Connectivity Conservation Specialist Group has recently developed a draft global guidance for ecological corridors and large scale ecological networks. This presentation will highlight trends in connectivity conservation from global and regional perspectives. In addition, the presentation will share recommendations on what actions contribute to successfully implemented connectivity conservation plans.