Living heritage and earth architecture of Djenné
Djenné is a historic town in central Mali that is known for its remarkable urban earth architecture and mosque, but locals have mixed feelings about the conservation of traditional earth architecture.
Restoring earth buildings and community life at Moon Desert in the Moroccan Sahara
The Moon Desert project is preserving and sharing traditional knowledge about earth building and desert living in southern Morocco.
Preserving Palestinian biocultural heritage at Mashjar Juthour arboretum
Mashjar Juthour is a reforestation and education project in the West Bank of Palestine that aims to reconnect Palestinians with the environment in order to help preserve heritage and biodiversity under occupation.
Self-sufficiency and tourism in the Wadi Rum Desert
Malakot Camp in the Wadi Rum Desert of Jordan shows how a combination of responsible tourism and traditional Bedouin knowledge can improve lives while keeping traditional cultures alive.
Improving indigenous lives with coffee and culture
Preservation of culture and a women’s coffee cooperative are two grassroots projects by the members of La Laguna indigenous community in Nicaragua.