The Ouranoupolis Statement on sacred natural sites in technologically developed countries
The Delos Initiative, IUCN2007
Document based on information from case studies, papers and debates presented at the second international seminar of the…
Documentation centre
The Silene Documentation Center contains resources and documents about the spiritual and intangible cultural heritage linked to nature and natural heritage, from the local to the international level. Summaries are offered in four languages: English, Spanish, French, and Catalan, although the documents are in the original languages, accompanied by translations, when available.
It is the reference documentation center of the Group Specialist in Cultural and Spiritual Values of the World Commission for Natural Protected Areas, of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
- Information and sensitization
Tools for information, awareness and reflection on the cultural and spiritual values of nature and landscape in various traditions and worldviews. Pedagogical, didactic and training resources that help integrate spiritual values in the conservation of nature, including myths, tales, and legends. - International declarations
Declarations of spiritual, scientific, political or social authorities in relation to the spiritual values of nature and the need to acknowledge them. - Legal documents
Conventions, treaties, laws, regulations of any administrative, national or international scope. - Management documents
Actions that reinforce the preservation and enjoyment of the values of the intangible heritage of nature, in an integrated way with conservation, in all fields, including the evaluation of their effectiveness. Traditional systems of governance of territories and resources. - Planning documents
Plans and programs aimed at the conservation of nature, protected areas, habitats or species, that incorporate the spiritual and cultural dimensions. - Reflections on nature and spirituality
Contributions on the relationship between nature and spirituality, in any of the concepts and the meanings that both may have and in all its manifestations. - Reflections on science and spirituality
Contributions on the relationship between modern science and spirituality, or with the traditional sciences of nature and / or traditional ecological knowledge. - Strategical documents
Guidelines, strategies, recommendations or proposals, from congresses, symposia, seminars, workshops, etc. either international or national - Videographers
Movies, documentaries and interviews - Wisdom quotes
Quotes, aphorisms and advices about Nature from the spiritual Traditions of humankind.
Inventorying of Sacred Natural Sites of Indigenous and Traditional Peoples in Mexico
Otegui-Acha, Mercedes2007
Report written as part of the investigation project “Inventorying Sacred Natural Sites in Mexico”, whose aim was to…
Declaration of the Way of the Pilgrims of Useres as a Natural Monument
Generalitat Valenciana2007
Declaration of the Useres Pilgrims Way (Camídels Pelegrins de les Useres) as a natural monument by Article 11…
The Montserrat Statement on sacred natural sites in technologically developed countries
The Delos Initiative, IUCN2006
Declaration drawn up by participants in the international seminar on nature and spirituality held in Montserrat (Catalonia, Spain)…
Islamic Declaration on Sustainable Development
Islamic Conference of Environment Ministers2002
The Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) declaration establishes the official position of Islamic ministers of the environment regarding present-day ecological…
A New Earth – The Environmental Challenge: The Social Justice Sunday Statement for 2002
Catholic Church in Australia. Bishop’s Conference2002
This declaration by the Catholic bishops of Australia on the environmental challenges and problems of their continent is…
The Rape of Man and Nature: An enquiry into the origins and consequences of modern science
Sherrard, Philip1987
This book displays of a rigorous criticism from the point of view of Orthodox Christian philosophy of the…
Religions of the World and Ecology: Discovering the Common Ground
Tucker, Mary Evelyn; Grim, John1998
This article explores the context of the ten conferences held at the Center for the Study of World…
Cosmic Grace – Humble Prayer. The Ecological Vision of the Green Patriarch Bartholomew I
Chryssavgis, John (ed.)2003
This work provides an exhaustive journey through the thought of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, known as the “Green…
Beyond the Shattered Image: Orthodox Insights into the Environment
Chryssavgis, John1999
Beyond the Shattered Image, authored by Greek Orthodox theologian, teacher, and deacon John Chryssavgis, aims to present the…