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… Bolivia and the Atacama Desert in Chile are out- standing cultural landscapes that have been modi- fied by generations … around wet- lands, often transforming their wetlands into cultural landscapes in which natural and human-made ele- … and represent an invaluable cultural and historical heritage. The cultivation of rice, for example, has created a …

… ing to make use of traditional knowledge and retain- ing cultural traditions. Innovative management strate- gies … and ecosystem deterioration. The solution The rich cultural heritage of wetlands could nothave been created or maintained …

… vention, there is a great opportunity for recognizing the cultural heritage of other Ramsar sites as cultural landscapes under the WHC. WHC defines three …

… Session at its meet- ing in Tunisia in April 2000 on the “Cultural aspects of Mediterranean wetlands and their … one of the COP’s Technical Sessions will be devoted to “Cultural aspects of wetlands as a tool for their conservation … managers and to the custodians of the world’s cultural heritage on how to work together in pursuit of shared …

… or the vital services of wetlands. It in- cludes a rich cultural heritage that has evolved over time, a heritage that is … successful techniques wherever possible safeguards the cultural heritage associated with the wet- The history of …

… Unit 2 - International System of Protection of Natural and Cultural Heritage Unit 2 - International System of Protection of Natural and Cultural Heritage Site: UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION PORTAL ON …

… broadening this scope by making better use of their rich cultural heritage in developing more specialized tourist and … in some wetlands for making better use of their rich cultural heritage in developing tourist and recreational …

… do not differ- entiate between the economic, social, cultural and spiritual value of wetlands and people seem to … traditions representing an important fea- ture of wetland cultural heritage – and at the same time often ensuring the …

… a wetland, leading to a better understanding of cultural developments in the same area over time. In wet … pre- serve significant testimony of human activity, of the cultural values that people attached to the wetlands in the … for planning so as to conserve this irreplaceable cultural heritage as well. The Ramsar Bureau Rue Mauverney 28 CH-1196 …