CSVPA is looking at publishing a book, and you could help make it a success! Proposals for book chapters are welcomed, best before the cutoff of 15 November 2016. Where... read more →
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 →
Cultural and spiritual bonds with nature are among the strongest personal drives and motivators for nature conservation... read more →
Special Section of Oryx Journal On the importance of cultural and spiritual values amongst conservation policy-makers and practitioners Submission deadline: mid April 2016 http://fore.yale.edu/news/item/call-for-papers-special-section-of-oryx-journal/
The PARKS Journal or the International Journal of Protected Areas and Conservation is published by IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) is published twice a year as an online,... read more →
Today (8 March) is International Women's Day, so what better excuse to highlight the work and interest of a woman protecting the environment (by no means risk free as the... read more →
When Chinese truck company Beiqi Foton Motor wanted to open a factory in India, its president looked at sites that had a mountain in back and a river in front... read more →
Earthwatch is offering its annual opportunity for funded training and mentoring in organisational and business management practices to protected areas in Africa. Earthwatch and its Earth Skills Network are looking to... 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 →
