Prespa workshop: Towards an integrated approach to the cultural and natural aspects of wetlands
Posted on Thursday, October 15th, 2009
The Mediterranean Institute for Nature and Anthropos (Med-INA), in co-operation with the Society for the Protection of Prespa and MedWet, organised on 23-27 September 2009 the workshop themed “Cultural and natural values of wetlands: towards an integrated approach”.
The meeting took place in the Pyli Information Centre, Greek part of Prespa Lakes. The General Secretary of the Ramsar Convention Anada Tiega greeted the meeting with his letter, while Prespa Mayor Lazaros Nalpantides opened the workshop welcoming the participants.
Participants of the workshop were specialists, researchers, governmental officials and university professors, with experience and knowledge in the management of the cultural and natural heritage of Mediterranean wetlands, from 17 countries.
During the three-day programme of the workshop the following subjects were analysed:
- wetland cultural landscapes
- archaeological sites and historic buildings
- cultural aspects of productive activities
- spiritual and secular aspects
- effective management of the natural and cultural heritage
The results of the meeting have been incorporated in the Prespa Statement on ‘an integrated approach to the cultural and natural values of Mediterranean wetlands’.
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