A motion on 'Recognising cultural and spiritual significance of nature in protected and conserved areas' (motion 34) was adopted at the IUCN World Conservation Congres s(WCC) in September 2016. This... read more →
CSVPA Steering Group co-lead Bas has had a new publication out which CSVPA visitors may find of interest: Asian Sacred Natural Sites: Philosophy and Practice in Protected Areas and Conservation.... read more →
Cultural and spiritual bonds with nature are among the strongest personal drives and motivators for nature conservation... read more →
An international photography contest, dedicated to historical sacred natural sites, is commencing. The goal of the contest is to commemorate the cultural and natural heritages of sacred natural sites, to... read more →
CSVPA is looking for case studies, experience stories and examples of guidelines for its Cultural and Spiritual Significance of Nature Programme. The IUCN WCPA Specialist Group on Cultural and Spiritual... read more →
PANORAMA WEBINAR Engaging young people in protected areas 1 week left to register - don't miss it! Discover how young people are part of protected area solutions Presenters from Brazil,... read more →
An 8-week online course 'Protected Area Systems: Management And Design' is aimed at policy makers, managers and practitioners of protected area systems. According to the description, participants will gain an... read more →
An article in the UK's The Guardian states: "It’s the saddest truism in wildlife conservation: When politicians announce that they are setting aside precious habitat “in perpetuity”, what they really... read more →
The IUCN is seeking a “Community Manager – IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas”. The Community Manager position will support implementation of the Project: “Protected Area Solutions for... read more →
Scientists uncover wild surprises in tribal Bangladesh. Partnering with indigenous groups, conservationists discover a wealth of wildlife in Bangladesh’s most remote region. Including maybe, just maybe, tigers. A new group,... read more →
