Food is a provisioning service, not a cultural service.

Cultural services contribute to human well-being by providing opportunities for recreation, inspiration, and cultural identity.

Forests provide a variety of cultural services, including spiritual and cultural significance for many indigenous cultures.

Cultural services contribute to the resilience of communities by providing a sense of place and belonging, promoting social cohesion, and supporting traditional livelihoods.

All of the above terms are used to describe the process of incorporating cultural values into the management of ecosystems.

Cultural homogenization is not a challenge to the provision of cultural services, but rather a result of the loss of cultural diversity.

Cultural services can be used to promote sustainable development by integrating cultural values into decision-making, supporting traditional livelihoods, and promoting cultural tourism.

Indigenous knowledge can play a valuable role in the provision of cultural services by providing a unique perspective on the cultural significance of ecosystems, helping to identify and protect sacred sites, and informing the development of sustainable management practices.

Wetlands provide a variety of cultural services, including spiritual and cultural significance for many indigenous cultures.

Cultural services can be used to promote peace and reconciliation by providing a common ground for dialogue and understanding, supporting the revitalization of traditional cultures, and promoting cultural exchange and cooperation.

Cultural services contribute to human health and well-being by providing opportunities for recreation and stress relief, promoting social cohesion and sense of community, and supporting traditional healing practices.

Cultural services can be used to promote education and lifelong learning by providing opportunities for hands-on learning in natural and cultural settings, supporting the development of educational programs that incorporate cultural perspectives, and promoting the use of traditional knowledge in schools and universities.

Cultural services can play a role in promoting gender equality and women's empowerment by providing opportunities for women to participate in decision-making and leadership roles, supporting the revitalization of traditional gender roles that promote equality, and promoting the development of gender-sensitive policies and programs.

Cultural services can be used to promote sustainable tourism by developing tourism products and services that are respectful of local cultures and traditions, supporting the development of community-based tourism initiatives, and promoting the use of traditional knowledge in tourism planning and management.

Cultural services can contribute to the conservation of biodiversity by providing incentives for the conservation of natural habitats, supporting the development of sustainable livelihoods that are compatible with biodiversity conservation, and promoting the revitalization of traditional cultures that are based on a close relationship with nature.