به 2008 at IUCNs 4th World Conservation Congress in Barcelona Spain a motion on the conservation of sacred natural sites was proposed under the coordination of the IUCN Specialist group on Cultural and Spiritual Values of protected Areas. حرکت با تصویب رسید 99% پشتیبانی از تمام سازمان های غیر دولتی و 97% پشتیبانی از تمام احزاب دولت حاضر در کنفرانس و تبدیل به یک قطعنامه. The resolution now supports and mandates those working in conservation to act on the conservation of sacred natural sites.
