"The case studies describe twenty-six thematically, typologically and regionally diverse World Heritage sites illustrating their benefits to local communities and ecosystems and sharing the lessons learned with the diverse range of stakeholders involved. The volume emphasises a …
This thematic collection of 26 case studies provides a thorough understanding of World Heritage in the context of sustainable development.
Under the aegis of the 1972 UNESCO World Heritage Convention, heritage preservation has gained considerable public visibility, but it has also become gridlocked in multilateral diplomacy. This thesis examines the history and challenges, of implementing, within UNESCO, the ideal …
This paper discusses the World Heritage Site and the tension between the governmental authorities and the international bodies with their different perspectives towards it. By presenting the benefits and implications of being designated as a WHS, the world heritage convention of…
