Governance of Sacred Landscapes

Landscapes considered sacred to one or more faith groups occur across the globe. Such places, heralded as special for many reasons, can be considered global examples of how humanity can truly live in harmony and respect with nature. Yet sacred sites and landscapes are threatened the world over and the challenges being faced today are ever increasing, putting great pressure on the custodians and guardians of sacred places. Heavy visitation, pollution, waste management, people management and more general governance issues are just some of the challenges custodians are dealing with today.

Here, experiences from several such custodians are shared, along with discussions of common issues and ideas for solutions to these 21st century challenges. This page celebrates the guardians of sacred nature – without whom the world would be a poorer place.

Presentations:

Key Themes:

Governance, Rights & Conflict, Conserved Areas, Places & Spaces

Presenters:

Liza Zogib (DiversEarth)

Venerable Bhante Metteyya (Lumbini Development Trust)

Gulnara Aitpaeva (Aigine Aigine Cultural Research Centre)