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Accomplishments of the 6th World Wilderness Congress




In addition to working sessions which determined the 4th WWC action agenda, the cultural programme was rich and varied, including classical Indian dance, the International Youth Choir, art shows, cowboy poets, concerts...all inspired by wilderness.6th World Wilderness Congress -Convened in October, 1998 in Bangalore, India, with 700 delegates from 30 nations. Chairman: Mr. M.A. Partha Sarathy. Proceedings: Wilderness and Humanity: The Global Issue, Vance Martin and Partha Sarathy, eds., Fulcrum Press, Golden, Colorado, 2001.

Asian Wilderness Initiative -Introduced the concept of designated protected wilderness areas to Asia, where no such protected-area status had currently existed. Launched the Asian Wilderness Initiative, to recommend a policy structure and framework for such recognition and designation.


Cheetah: Reintroduction in India - After thorough discussion, this joint effort with Namibia (Africa) was encouraged and endorsed, and will be pursued by numerous non-governmental organizations within India.

Marine Wilderness - A pioneering concept was launched to recognize and better protect the unique values and attributes of wilderness on and within the high seas.

Learn about past congresses:
Summary
USA - Alaska, 2005
South Africa, 2001
India, 1998
Norway, 1993
USA - Colorado, 1987
Scotland, 1983
Australia, 1980
South Africa, 1977


28 targeted resolutions were presented to the Congress and unanimously approved.

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