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… lived in close contact with wet- lands, have used their natural resources, and have managed their water in a variety … understanding of the interrelationships between the natural and cultural values associated with wetlands. They … managers and to the custodians of the world’s cultural heritage on how to work together in pursuit of shared …

… their wetlands into cultural landscapes in which natural and human-made ele- ments are uniquely combined. … and represent an invaluable cultural and historical heritage. The cultivation of rice, for example, has created a … terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras, which follow the natural contours of the steep mountains, provide another re- …

… of wetlands, a reflection of the immense wealth of wetland natural resources that has sustained human populations for … vital services of wetlands. It in- cludes a rich cultural heritage that has evolved over time, a heritage that is … that will safeguard this her- itage as well as the natural values and functions of wetlands. These fact sheets …

… in Australia consider themselves an integral part of their natural environment. With the poorest soils of any inhabited … representing an important fea- ture of wetland cultural heritage – and at the same time often ensuring the … Cultural Heritage Information Pack: 9 Wetlands and spiritual life …

… they offer their great wealth of water, a diversity of natural resources that provide food, fibre, medicines and … for sustaining human populations. Exploiting the natural resources of wetlands has called forth the creative … forestry. This has fostered a rich and diverse cultural heritage in the form of walkways, working tools, houses – and …

… this scope by making better use of their rich cultural heritage in developing more specialized tourist and … some wetlands for making better use of their rich cultural heritage in developing tourist and recreational attractions.” … But wetlands offer a uniquely pleasing harmony between natural and cul- tural elements that, if carefully exploited, …

… places of evil and danger or places of unparalleled natural beauty: both visions have inspired artists, writers, … Sweden and Canada. While many sto- ries were based upon natural themes, a number made use of the wetland setting to … still represents a powerful expression of wetland cultural heritage and can contribute much to raising aware- ness about …

… integrated management of overlapping Ramsar Sites, World Heritage sites, Biosphere Reserves and UNESCO Global Geoparks … on Wetlands , the UNESCO World Heritage Convention (natural sites, mixed properties and cultural landscapes), the … of the World Heritage Convention is the conservation of natural, cultural, mixed sites and Cultural Landscapes of …

… Designated Areas: Ramsar Sites, World Heritage sites, Biosphere Reserves and UNESCO Global Geoparks … experts. IUCN is the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it. … concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage recognises that certain places on Earth are …

… and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. … conservation and the management of habitats and natural resources. The Union has helped many countries to … are mostly endangered.27 Finally, there is a rich cultural heritage closely associated with wetlands. Humans have been …