Guidance and toolkit for impact assessments in a World Heritage context

Court, Sarah, Jo, Eugene, Mackay, Richard, Murai, Mizuki and Therivel, Riki (2022) Guidance and toolkit for impact assessments in a World Heritage context. Manual. UNESCO, ICCROM, ICOMOS and IUCN, Paris, France; Rome, Italy; Charenton-le-Pont, France; Gland, Switzerland, 87p. ISBN 978-92-3-100535-0. [Book]

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Abstract (in English)

As the World Heritage Convention celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2022, over 1100 sites around the world are recognized as World Heritage - places that are so valuable to humanity that there conservation has been deemed our collective responsibility. Yet many of these exceptional places face increasing pressure from diverse types of development projects within and around the sites. Assessing the impacts of such projects – before deciding to proceed with their implementation – is essential to both prevent damage to World Heritage and identify sustainable options. The Guidance and Toolkit for Impact Assessments in a World Heritage Context is the go-to reference that explains the process for achieving these goals. Offering practical tips and tools including checklists and a glossary, it provides a framework for conducting impact assessments for cultural and natural heritage sites. Developed by UNESCO and the Advisory Bodies to the World Heritage Committee, ICCROM, ICOMOS and IUCN, this manual fosters cross-sectoral, multidisciplinary collaboration to identify solutions for both protecting World Heritage sites and supporting good quality and appropriate development. States Parties to the World Heritage Convention, heritage managers, decision-makers, planners and developers are invited to use it to help realise our collective commitment to passing on our precious heritage to future generations.

Item Type:	Book (Manual)
Authors:	Authors Email Court, Sarah UNSPECIFIED Jo, Eugene UNSPECIFIED Mackay, Richard UNSPECIFIED Murai, Mizuki UNSPECIFIED Therivel, Riki UNSPECIFIED
Corporate Authors:	UNESCO; ICCROM; ICOMOS; IUCN
Languages:	English
Keywords:	World Heritage Convention; impact assessment; environmental impact; social impact; manual; follow-up; glossaries; methodology
Subjects:	E. CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION > 09. Social and economic aspects of conservation G. DETERIORATION > 05. Prevention of deterioration H. HERITAGE TYPOLOGIES > 28. World Heritage J. HERITAGE ECONOMICS > 04. Methodologies of evaluation M. WORLD HERITAGE CONVENTION > 01. Generalities
Institutions & Partners:	UNESCO WHC
Number of Pages:	87
ISBN:	978-92-3-100535-0
Depositing User:	ICOMOS DocCentre
Date Deposited:	28 Jul 2022 15:08
Last Modified:	31 Aug 2023 10:35
URI:	https://openarchive.icomos.org/id/eprint/2707

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