How are World Heritage sites managed to balance the needs of conservation with the rights and aspirations of local communities, ensuring their meaningful involvement and benefit-sharing

May 29, 2024 ... 22 of our country's most cherished heritage sites have met the criteria to be inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Intangible cultural heritage is an important factor in maintaining cultural diversity in the face of growing globalization. Apr 27, 2023 ... One of the longest and most pristine fringing reefs in the world, Ningaloo Reef has an unusually narrow continental shelf. The deep oceanic ... UNESCO seeks to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding ... The country holds seven UNESCO World Heritage sites – making it second only to South Africa (which has ten) in terms of the number of listed sites in an ... Eight Unesco monuments bear witness to the greatness of Ravenna over time. Eight treasures tell the story of a territory and city that became capital for three ... UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the UK and Overseas Territories. UNESCO World Heritage Sites are designated for having cultural, historical, scientific, or other ... Mar 12, 2024 ... A World Heritage Site is a natural or cultural site that demonstrates influence or significance in a global context (ie, has “Outstanding Universal Value”). Dec 20, 2024 ... ... World Heritage Committee, composed of representatives from 21 nations, for a final decision for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. ... World Heritage. Units: 4. Introduction to the concept of cultural and natural World Heritage. Topics include international policy in heritage management, the ...