Integration of sustainable development approach Core dimensions Environmental

Integration of sustainable development approach

Core dimensions • Environmental sustainability • Inclusive social development • Inclusive economic development • Peace and security

• World Heritage conservation that is sensitive to sustainable development embraces not only the conservation of OUV but also the well being of present and future societies. Well-being can be gauged through different dimensions that are part of the sustainability discourse. Sustainable development sensitive conservation considers the following basic principles: • It is equitable; • It is inclusive; • It reflects trans-generational thinking/ planning; • It is environmental, socially, economically and culturally sustainable and these four pillars are balanced without given predominance of one over another; • It fosters strong communities and supports the physical and spiritual well-being of its individuals; • It promotes dignity, mutual understanding, and peace.

World Heritage conservation that is sensitive to sustainable development: • Has an integrated stewardship of the cultural and natural values embodied in World Heritage properties; • Contributes to the well-being of living and future generations; • Addresses inequalities and human rights in the preservation of bio cultural diversity; • Aligns, as much as possible, heritage conservation goals with sustainable development objectives to harness the potential of properties to effectively contribute to SD;

• Acts with social responsibility; • Considers SD objectives at an adequate scale, which may go beyond the limits of inscribed properties and their buffer zones, and is planned for accordingly; • Promotes environmental sustainability and avoids depletion or degradation of bio cultural diversity; • Contributes to the alleviation of poverty and enhances sustainable livelihoods; • Promotes sustained, equitable, inclusive and sustainable economic growth and adequate standards of living;

• Empowers people, through sustained capacity building and education, to effectively and pluralistically engage with World Heritage management/ conservation decision-making and practice; • Promotes the achievement and maintenance of peace and security between and within States Parties; • Considers WH properties as prime places for the application of the highest standards for the respect and realization of human rights; • Ensures equal opportunities for both women and men; • Builds resilience against the impacts of globalization and promotes the conservation of cultural diversity through the promotion of traditional practices, livelihoods and know-how; • Builds resilience against the impacts of climate change and promotes the conservation of natural diversity and associated ecological goods and services.

Key areas to monitor overarching • Inclusion of cultural policies in sustainable development - Inter sectoral cooperation and linkages amongst policies - Adequacy of policies and effectiveness of policy implementation • Governance - Type of governance (by government, shared, private, indigenous peoples/ local communities) - Legal and regulatory frameworks that: - Promote Equitable and inclusive arrangements - Contribution of culture : as a driver and as an enabler of sustainable development What happens when culture, in all its dimensions, is explicitly integrated into policies? Changes in outcomes?

– Integration of biological diversity in management system – Consideration of ecosystem services – Integration of cultural diversity dimensions in management systems – Use of environmental impact assessment tools for development planning – Use of social impact assessment tools for development planning – Use of cultural impact assessment tools for development planning – Inclusion of measures to reduce vulnerability – Inclusion of preparedness measures for effective response crisis situation

– Inclusion of measures to ensure availability of basic infrastructure and services for communities – Inclusion of measures for sustainable water and sanitation – Measures for protection and equitable use of natural resources (e. g. water and medicinal groups) – Consideration of right-based / gender approaches in nomination – Considerations of right-based / gender approaches in management systems – Existence of guidance, standards and operational mechanisms for inclusion in consultation/ heritage endeavours: • Of local communities • Of indigenous peoples

– Development of inclusive & equitable governance arrangements – Development of inclusive & equitable economic development – Adoption of cross-culturally sensitive approaches – Link to sustainable tourism – Links to capacity building – Links to relevant Conventions (peace & security) – Conflict prevention and conflict resolution: link to FPIC and inclusion