Reconnecting Nature and Culture-free online seminar 23rd Nov 5pm GMT

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Earthscan would like to invite you to join a free webinar presented by
the authors of Biocultural Diversity Conservation and Sacred Natural
Sites for an event that explores the important relationship people
have with nature and how vital it is for the future of our natural
world.

Reconnecting Nature and Culture:

-Understand the concept of biocultural diversity
-Learn how to integrate cultural and spiritual values into
conservation, tourism and heritage management practices
-Discover how embracing the values of local people can dramatically
increase the success of conservation and sustainability efforts, for
the benefit of all.

Tuesday 23rd November 2010 17:00 (UK time – GMT), 12:00 (EDT), 9:00
(PDT)

Program:
Luisa Maffi will introduce the concept of biocultural diversity; and
explain the benefits of understanding the linkages between
biodiversity and culture for conservation and sustainability. Robert
Wild will further the discussion through a focus on sacred natural
areas. He will explore the benefits of utilising the connection
between these natural areas and cultural values in order to protect
landscapes.

Luisa Maffi is co-author of Biocultural Diversity Conservation, she is
a linguist, anthropologist, and one of the originators of the field of
biocultural diversity. She is co-founder and Director of the
international NGO Terralingua. She is based in British Columbia,
Canada.

Robert Wild is co-editor of Sacred Natural Sites. An ecologist and
social scientist with 25 years practical experience of working with
communities at protected areas in East Africa, Caribbean, Indian Ocean
and Europe. He is chair of the IUCN's Specialist Group on Cultural and
Spiritual Values of Protected Areas, and is based in Scotland.

TO REGISTER PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE 'RECONNECTING NATURE AND CULTURE'
DOCUMENT IN THE FILE SSECTION OF TOURISM SCAN.

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Rachel...@earthscan.co.uk with Reconnecting Nature and Culture
recording in the subject line and we will send you a link to the
archived event.