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Recognising the contribution of Sacred Natural Sites for Biodiversity Conservation by : Recognising the contribution of Sacred Natural Sites for Biodiversity Conservation by
© WWF-Canon / Meg GAWLER Rob Soutter, Yaa Ntiamoa-Baidu, John Smith & D. Rana
Slide2: What is a Sacred Site?
Slide3: © WWF-Canon / Jürgen FREUND Meeting in Assisi, Italy & theAssisi Declaration (five faiths initially, eleven presently)
Partnership between WWF & ARC
Slide4: WWF-ARC Partnership on Sacred Sites
Biodiversity conservation -islands of biodiversity, species conservation, source of genetic materials.
Spiritual & Cultural rights - peoples beliefs & identity, engagement with nature, & support for nature conservation
Slide5: Cultural significance (e.g., Kaya Forests in Kenya)
Slide6: Contribution to biodiversity conservation
Habitat conservation e.g., Tandroy & Mahafaly sacred fores in Madagascar, Kaya forests in Kenya, River catchment conservation
Species conservation e.g., Madagascar spiny forest, Boabeng Fiema Monkey sanctuary in Ghana.
Religious & Spiritual significance: Religious & Spiritual significance African traditional religions Sacred forests of the Orthodox Church & monastries in Ethiopia
Issues & lessons from WWF & ARC's experiences (1): Issues & lessons from WWF & ARC's experiences (1) Long term commitment from local communities, but….
Non-use vrs sustainable use options
Management options & relationship with protected areas
Sacred forest in the wider landsacpe approach to conservation
Issues & lessons from WWF & ARC's experiences (2) : Issues & lessons from WWF & ARC's experiences (2)
Intergrating spiritual & religious perspectives into conservation principles & practices
Legislative & policy support & public recognition
Slide10: The Way Forward Launching the Africa Sacred Forests Initiative
WWF & ARC INVITE YOU TO JOIN IN THE PARTNERSHIP TO CONSERVE AFRICA's SACRED FORESTS: WWF & ARC INVITE YOU TO JOIN IN THE PARTNERSHIP TO CONSERVE AFRICA's SACRED FORESTS