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 →
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 →
"Abdul Kareem, 66, of Parappa, Kasargod, Kerala had a liking to ‘Kavu’, the sacred forests of Kerala, right from his childhood. He would frequently visit his wife’s house in Puliyankulam... read more →
Interesting example from Italy of how cultural and religious values can support protection and flourishing of nature: "Sacred natural sites (SNS) are instances of biocultural landscapes protected for spiritual motives.... read more →
– Gilles Havik - Do westerners need to cross oceans to search for the spiritual in distant lands, or could some of these experiences also be found in our backyards?... read more →
