1218 - The conservation future of protected areas in two
hotspots: combining traditions with 21st century approaches in
Asia and investing in key critical areas in Africa's Eastern
Afromontane region Protected Planet Pavillon 14:30-16:30 The
Asian Philosophy of Protected Areas: Combining Ancient
Traditions with 21st Century Management Approaches The first
event will focus on Asia’s approach to protected areas, which is
deeply rooted in its ancient cultural values and spiritual
traditions. The concept of an “Asian Protected Areas Philosophy”
will be briefly presented, based upon the latest findings of a
project being carried out by WCPA Asia and the IUCN Regional
Biodiversity Conservation Programme, Asia. A short discussion
and debate will follow, aimed at addressing questions such as:
-Is there really such a thing as an “Asia Protected Areas
Philosophy”? -What particular features make the Asian approach
to Protected Areas different? -What are the implications of this
“Asian PA philosophy” for Protected Area m