Sponsor
This publication has been made possible in part by funding from IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas, the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation and The Christensen Fund. The IUCN WCPA Specialist Group on Cultural and Spiritual Values of Protected Areas, The Mountain Institute, Silene Association, Delos Initiative and Sacred Natural Sites Initiative, provided significant in-kind contributions.
ISBN
978-2-8317-2089-0
Document Type
Book
Publication Date
2021
Subjects
Protected areas -- Management, Historic sites -- Conservation and restoration, Sacred space -- Conservation and restoration, Nature -- Social aspects, Nature -- Religious aspects
Abstract
The cultural and spiritual significance of nature has been defined as the spiritual, cultural, inspirational, aesthetic, historic and social meanings, values, feelings, ideas and associations that natural features and nature in general have for past, present and future generations of people – both individuals and groups. These guidelines respond to a growing need to make conservation more inclusive, effective and socially just by accommodating multiple worldviews; by treating natural and cultural heritage as interlinked; and by suggesting ways for engaging and empowering all relevant groups and stakeholders in protected area design, governance and management. The guidelines also assist with creating common ground, resolving conflicts and implementing rights-based approaches that recognise human rights and legal pluralism.
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DOI
10.2305/IUCN.CH.2021.PAG.32.en
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/34771
Citation Details
Verschuuren B., Mallarach J-M., Bernbaum, E., Spoon J., Brown S., Borde R., Brown J., Calamia M., Mitchell N., Infield M and Lee E. (2021). Cultural and spiritual significance of nature. Guidance for protected and conserved area governance and management. Best Practice Protected Area Guidelines Series No. 32, Gland, Switzerland: IUCN. XVI + 88pp.
Description
Monographic Series No. 32: Best Practice Protected Area Guidelines Series