Principle

New development should not damage or remove invaluable heritage from the past. Natural and cultural heritage should be preserved and delivered to future generations. Conservation should be one objective of development. Conservation will be successful if it develops into a people’s movement supported by all the people, and become a part of their life. BPPI encourages and assists heritage conservation movement in various regions.

The protection and safeguard of endangered heritage have high priority both in policy strengthening and fieldworks. BPPI is now working with various institutions in reviewing and strengthening of laws, policy, program, and conservation mechanisms  Conservation also includes maintenance and the management of its use in community life so that it become a part of sustainable community life. Motivation, capacity, and ability in conservation need to be developed through education, training, and technical assistance In the meantime resources should be consolidated to support conservation movement.

Conservation does not mean freezing the creativity to build the future. Utilizing the energy and values of the heritage, development of arts and culture in various regions are encouraged and valorized to build sustainable positive cultural frameworks which can contribute to the development of harmonious and prosperous world. Cross cultural communication and understanding should be developed in mutual respect. Conducive environment should be built for the conservation of heritage, improvement of current life, .and development of strong foundation for the future.