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Culture and wetlands: A Ramsar guidance document

… of activities and values 35 3.2 Cultural aspects of wetland-related activities 38 4. Technical guidance on … activities 43 4.1 Habitation 43 4.2 Primary use of wetland resources 46 4.3 Secondary use of wetland resources … of wetland values has led to significant projects for the restoration of lost or heavily degraded wetlands, usually at …
22 Jun 2026 Document

Wetland ecosystem services Factsheet 8 - Cultural values

… and sustainable use of wetlands. At China’s Xixi Wetland Park, close to Hangzhou City in the delta of the Yangtze River, there is evidence of a wetland-related culture dating back some 5,000 years. During … climate at the time Tollund Man was alive. In brief… S The wetland landscapes and wildlife we value today typically …
22 Jun 2026 Document

Rapid Cultural Inventories for Wetlands: A brief overview

… notable cultural values and practices associated with wetland areas. They can be undertaken at a variety of scales. … and other wetlands. Rapid Cultural Inventories can benefit wetland conservation and wise use (as well as cultural … cultural values and practices related to a Ramsar Site or wetland area.  Bringing to light the powerful role that …
22 Jun 2026 Document

Cultural Heritage Information Pack: 9 Wetlands and spiritual life

… Archaeology supplies ample evidence of the antiquity of wetland beliefs. Burial sites from 8,000 years ago in … religious taboos and local rules dictate the proper use of wetland resour- ces. At Lake Wassaya it is forbidden to hunt, … tems and traditions representing an important fea- ture of wetland cultural heritage – and at the same time often …
22 Jun 2026 Document

Cultural Heritage Information Pack: 7 The World Heritage Convention, cultural landscapes and wetlands

… International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM), advising on …
22 Jun 2026 Document

Principles and concepts of international environmental law (Part 2) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… http://leo.informea.org/terms/wetland http://leo.informea.org/terms/fishery …
22 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Bio-Cultural Community Protocols: A community approach to Ensuring the Integrity of Environmental Law and Policy

… situations, BCPs could assist communities in demanding the restoration of traditional land and resource rights over all … including a “pay per tree” scheme, forest protection or restoration schemes and payment through improved service … and breeding. To achieve these aims, the NPF calls for: • Restoration of traditional grazing rights and camping rights …
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