Sacred Sites: Opportunity for Improving Biocultural Conservation and Governance in Ysyk-Köl Biosphere Reserve, Kyrgyz Republic

Abstract

Sacred sites in Ysyk-Köl area of Kyrgyzstan represent areas of land and bodies of water which are spiritually and culturally meaningful for local people. The present study mapped about 130 sacred sites, which are... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Aibek Samakov (University of Tuebingen)
  2. Fikret Berkes (University of Manitoba)

Topic Areas

Ecosystem: Montane/Mountain , Resources: Land , Big Issues: Biodiversity , Big Issues: Indigenous peoples , Solutions: Local/Traditional knowledge

Session

Papers-5B » Cultural Values/Spirituality/Perceptions (2 hours) (10:30 - Wednesday, 30th May, SB260)

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