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THE POSITIVE SPIRIT OF A PLACE  


Depicting the spirit of a place by drawing on the positive values represented in its history and environment can be a practical, even a powerful, tool for understanding and guiding discussions about the future of a place or region -- and inspiring action toward greater justice and sustainability.  Read more:  
The Positive Spirit of a Place

This group is part of the World Commission on Protected Areas of IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature. InterEnvironment Institute provided its chair and secretariat from 2003 to 2024. 

IUCN Urban





URBAN PROTECTED AREAS


Are critically important because: 


>> They provide opportunities for large numbers of urban people to experience nature, including many who may not be able to visit more remote protected areas.


>> Conservation everywhere depends on support from urban voters, donors, and communicators. Yet people living in cities have less and less contact with nature.

Urban protected areas

Our Urban Mantra

NATURAL NEIGHBORS works within well-defined regions to help conservation agencies, museums, and similar organizations inform their visitors about climate change and biodiversity loss and encourage them to take action. 


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CHRONICLING THE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT


We were pioneers in producing print and online information guides in this field including six editions of the World Directory of Environmental Organizations. Two basic documents from that effort continue on this website: 

About environmental organizations & programs

Landmark events 1945-2002

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Credits: Top of page: Franz Bischoff, The Vale in Bunting [CC0]. Six boxes: Top center: Baldy, Paul Landacre, 1932 [Scripps College]. Bottom left: Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles area [InterEnvironment Institute based on USGS mapping]. Bottom right: Amazon River Delta [NASA]. 

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