Heritage Conservation and Sustainable Development Conference: from Parks and Protected Areas to Private Stewardship and Conservation Strategies, held in Ottawa, Quebec City, and Tadoussac, Canada, 14–20 May 1989 (original) (raw)

The conference held from May 14-20, 1989, in Canada focused on heritage conservation and sustainable development, bringing together various stakeholders from NGOs to government agencies. Two main themes emerged: the importance of diverse management practices in natural area planning and the interconnectedness of human heritage and natural environment management. The discussions highlighted the pressing need for improved communication and collaboration among conservationists and emphasized the role of traditional knowledge in sustainable practices. Challenges regarding environmental degradation and the importance of a paradigm shift in attitudes towards nature were also underscored, along with the potential for integrating human and natural heritage conservation.