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| Title | Sites | State Parties | Description | Category | Date updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From port city to World Heritage site: case study of George Town (Malaysia) | Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca | Malaysia | The multi-cultural historic city of George Town developed a strategy to build on its rich and diverse cultural heritage as a resource for local development and livelihoods after its free trade port status was ... | Inclusion & Participation | 2024-03-18 |
| Guide to good practices in landscape-residential areas 1950-75, Basque country (Spain) | Spain | The “Guide to Good Practices in Landscape-Residential areas 1950-75” aims to help public administrations and technical teams in improving the quality of life in residential areas as built between 1950-75. It ... | Inclusion & Participation | 2023-08-16 | |
| Testing the role of digital technologies in recording values of human settlements in Asia and the Pacific | Australia · China · India | A research project tests tools such as photogrammetry, laser scanning and community mapping, to record the interaction between tangible and intangible layers of traditional settlements in China and India. | Inclusion & Participation | 2023-07-12 | |
| Accessible cultural tourism in the old city of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) | City of Luxembourg: its Old Quarters and Fortifications | Luxembourg | On the 25th Anniversary of the site's inscription on the World Heritage List, new tours aim to open the World Heritage site to everyone, including citizens with special needs. By partnering with relevant community ... | Inclusion & Participation | 2023-02-16 |
| Conservation and revitalisation programme of Ancient City of Ping Yao (China) | Ancient City of Ping Yao | China | Through innovative management and financing models and a combination of conservation actions aimed at both tangible and intangible heritage, the programme aims to make a contribution to the long-term sustainability ... | Inclusion & Participation | 2023-02-16 |
| Establishing a dialogue between site management and residents in the Historic Centre of Salzburg (Austria) | Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg | Austria | A community engagement programme has provided key data and inputs for the sustainable development of the World Heritage site. | Inclusion & Participation | 2023-02-16 |
| Consulting with community to understand heritage values during the COVID-19 pandemic in Melbourne (Australia) | Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens | Australia | In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Heritage site “Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens” began a process to review its World Heritage Management Plan. The review process began with a community ... | Inclusion & Participation | 2023-02-16 |
| Connecting young people with their cultural heritage in Saint Petersburg (Russian Federation) | Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments | Russian Federation | The community event encourages young people to deepen their knowledge about cultural heritage and propose ideas for its conservation through workshops, cultural visits, educational activities and an ideas ... | Inclusion & Participation | 2023-02-16 |
| Washing of the Valongo Wharf, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site | Brazil | The symbolic ritual of cleaning and purification pays tribute to the spirits of the African ancestors who reached this entry port in captivity. The ritual started shortly after the discovery of the remains in 2011, ... | Inclusion & Participation | 2023-02-16 |
| Polo del '900: an inclusive, multi-functional cultural centre in downtown Turin (Italy) | Residences of the Royal House of Savoy | Italy | The model of the Polo del 900 proposes collaboration as a solution for institutional and cultural fragmentation which forms the core of a new ecology of creative cultural systems and puts community at the core of ... | Inclusion & Participation | 2023-02-16 |
| Improving the connection between heritage and young people in archaeological sites in Djémila (Algeria) | Djémila | Algeria | An ongoing programme in a remote Algerian town aims to connect the local community with the archaeological site through workshops and activities for young residents. | Inclusion & Participation | 2023-02-16 |
| Bolstering community identity through cultural programmes in Cusco (Peru) | City of Cuzco | Peru | A variety of projects aim to protect Cusco’s cultural heritage, promote social development through crafts and strengthen traditional knowledge for sustainable development. | Inclusion & Participation | 2023-02-16 |
| Community-centred revitalisation of Souq al-Silah in Cairo (Egypt) | Historic Cairo | Egypt | A long-standing project has been working to revitalise a commercial street in the historic district of Darb al-Ahmar and reconnect the local community with their cultural heritage. The project, developed with help ... | Inclusion & Participation | 2023-02-16 |
| Daily monitoring system of heritage sites in the Baekje Historic Areas (Republic of Korea) | Baekje Historic Areas | Republic of Korea | The daily monitoring of the conservation status of the heritage sites is carried out by local residents, who were trained as daily heritage inspectors by the managing authority. This monitoring system is a flexible, ... | Inclusion & Participation | 2022-06-27 |
| Celebrating community and heritage through the George Town Heritage Celebrations (Malaysia) | Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca | Malaysia | The annual celebration features an interactive and educational programme that includes workshops and performances in the streets of the historic city of George Town. Through the Celebrations, the local communities ... | Inclusion & Participation | 2022-06-27 |
| Heritage Education Programme in Puebla (Mexico) | Historic Centre of Puebla | Mexico | The local government of Puebla has developed a comprehensive Heritage Education Programme to raise awareness about the city’s cultural heritage and aid its conservation. The programme includes educational events, ... | Inclusion & Participation | 2022-06-27 |
| Community-led urban planning in Durham (United Kingdom) | Durham Castle and Cathedral | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | The City of Durham Neighbourhood Plan was developed between 2014 and 2021 following a comprehensive community-centred approach, which included a Neighbourhood Forum, extensive consultations and a public referendum. ... | Inclusion & Participation | 2022-06-27 |
| Participatory budgeting in Trogir (Croatia) | Historic City of Trogir | Croatia | The participatory budgeting and decision-making model enables local residents to decide on the application of part of the city’s budget and the practical initiatives to be carried out in their city. | Inclusion & Participation | 2022-06-27 |
| Developing a participatory approach to World Heritage management in Mtskheta (Georgia) | Historical Monuments of Mtskheta | Georgia | National and local stakeholders are brought together in the Georgian World Heritage Protection Council. The Council reviews all proposals within the World Heritage properties and buffer zones and ensures adequate ... | Inclusion & Participation | 2022-06-27 |
| Avebury Residents’ Pack: bringing together diverse stakeholders in Avebury (United Kingdom) | Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | The Avebury Residents' Pack, developed between 2006 and 2008 by the local world heritage management office, aimed to reconnect the local communities with the archaeological sites in the village, bringing together ... | Inclusion & Participation | 2022-06-27 |