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"Our world’s caves are places of wonder, mystery and majestic beauty. Show caves around the world are embracing their role in protecting and preserving caves and providing a place for people to learn about these special, natural, cultural and historical resources.
Show caves also play another important nature tourism role of sustainable economic development, providing jobs, and helping the economy of their regions.”
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The International Show Caves Association (I.S.C.A.) was founded in November 1990 and set up its central office in Genga, Italy. After the first Consitutent Assembly held in Frasassi (Genga Ancona, Italy) in November 1989, important events have contributed to the development and consolidation of the association.
Definition of a show cave
A show cave is defined as a natural occurring void beneath the surface of the earth that has been made accessible to the public for tours.
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ISCA Newsletter November & December 2021
01. November 2021 Moya Juan José Tiscar
ISCA Newsletter July & August 2021
01. July 2021 Moya Juan José Tiscar
Download the latest ISCA newsletter (July and August, 2021) and share it with other cave enthusiasts.
» more informationInternational Day of Caves and the Subterranean World
04. June 2021 Gazik Peter
As every year, the 6th June is the day ISCA celebrates the International Day of Caves and the Subterranean World together with national cave associations and cave enthusiasts worldwide. For the first time it is during the International Year of Caves and Karst, launched by the International Union of Speleology (UIS). You are welcome to see the press release issued by the president Brad Wuest.
» more informationThe Institute of Nature Conservation and Forests in Portugal to support the IYCK
06. May 2021 Jorge Nuno André Querido
The Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU and ICNF are hosting a joint virtual event to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity (on 22 May) in the context of the relevant information that caves contain for the future of humankind.
» more informationISCA Newsletter May & June 2021
30. April 2021 Moya Juan José Tiscar
The latest ISCA newsletter is now available to download in PDF format. The International Year of Caves and Karst 2021 brings us a lot of new materials. Enjoy and let us know your feedback!
» more informationNew article on cave lighting
08. April 2021 Gazik Peter
Our friend, former director of the Aggtelek National Park wrote an interesting article full of ideas on the proper cave lighting. He is pleased he can share it with our community.
» more informationISCA Newsletter March & April 2021
04. March 2021 Moya Juan José Tiscar
Read our latest announcements and learn more about the International Year of Caves and Karst 2021 and many other events.
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