Accomplishments of the 1st
World Wilderness Congress
 1st World Wilderness Congress -Held in October, 1977, in
Johannesburg, South Africa, with 2,500 delegates from 27
countries. Proceedings: Voices of the Wilderness, edited by
Ian Player and published by Jonathan Ball, 1978.
Introduced the wilderness concept as an international issue
of importance, whereas formerly it had been only an issue of
Western cultures.
Presented programs for integrating cultures and races around
the world in nature conservation.
Incorporated economics and banking for the first time as
major issues on the conservation agenda.
Presented the largest exhibition of conservation art ever
held to date in Africa.
Prompted production of major BBC film, Zululand Wilderness:
The Black Umfolozi Rediscovered.
 Read
an excerpt from Voices of the Wilderness, “The
Leaf” by Dr. Ian Player. >>>
Read the
Resolutions for the 1st WWC >>> |
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Learn about past congresses:
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Summary
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USA - Alaska, 2005
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South Africa, 2001
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India, 1998 |
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Norway, 1993 |
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USA - Colorado, 1987
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Scotland, 1983
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Australia, 1980
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South Africa, 1977
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