"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.”
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.
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.
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 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 informationThe 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 informationOur 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 informationRead our latest announcements and learn more about the International Year of Caves and Karst 2021 and many other events.
» more informationDear cave friends, The International Union of Speleology (UIS) planned an Opening Ceremony at the occasion of The International Year of Caves and Karst (IYCK), which was held virtually on 26 January 2021 starting at 15:00 CET (Paris) time (with recording on a YouTube channel linked from this news). A celebration of the IYCK will be held later at UNESCO, when the pandemic is over.
» more informationISCA is excited to be a partner in the International Year of Caves & Karst! To celebrate the International Year of Caves & Karst, show caves around the world are organizing special events, festivals, educational opportunities, and other public relations and marketing efforts to create more awareness about why caves and karst landscapes are so important.
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