Using the status of a world heritage site for the preservation of Lake Baikal

2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 124-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. I. Maksimova
Keyword(s):  
Lake Baikal ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
The Status

scholarly journals Influence of Social Behaviors toward Cultural Heritage Sustainability in World Heritage Site, Melaka

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 217
Author(s):  
Nur Izzati Mohd Rodzi ◽  
Saniah Ahmad Zaki ◽  
Syed Mohd Hassan Syed Subli
Keyword(s):  
Social Behavior ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Intangible Cultural Heritage ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
The Status ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Viability Level

Cultural heritage is constructed from the intrinsic relationship between three fundamentals: society; tangible cultural heritage (TCH); and intangible cultural heritage (ICH). To sustain, cultural heritage relies on the social behavior of society. Thus, reflecting fragility of heritage. Hence, this paper attempts to discourse the society’s behavior towards ICH. Exploratory case study was employed by adapting five social behavior related-criterions required by UNESCO. The data was analysed using two techniques: (1) simple statistical; and (2) thematic. The results indicate that the status of ICH is threatened due to the weak viability level and minimal safeguarding effort by the ‘society’.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Social behavior; intangible cultural heritage; world heritage site, threatened

scholarly journals Acts of the international union for conservation of nature: potential for the protection of the ecosystem of the Baikal natural territory

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 83-88
Author(s):  
R. Yu. Kolobov ◽  
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Ya. B. Ditsevich ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Lake Baikal ◽  
Legal Protection ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Adaptation To Climate Change ◽  
International Union ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Natural Territory

Within the framework of the project of building the concept of international legal protection of Lake Baikal, supported by the Russian Foundation for Basic Research, the analysis of acts and activities of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (hereinafter-IUCN; organization), promising for strength-World Heritage site “Lake Baikal”. The documents developed in the IUCN system on climate change (the manual “Adaptation to Climate Change”) are analyzed. Some of the conclusions of this document are extrapolated to the problems of protecting the Baikal ecosystem.

scholarly journals Sustainability of Cultural Heritage in World Heritage Site, Melaka

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Nur Izzati Mohd Rodzi ◽  
Saniah Ahmad Zaki ◽  
Syed Mohd Hassan Syed Subli
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Social Behaviour ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Intangible Cultural Heritage ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
The Status ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Viability Level

Cultural heritage is constructed from the intrinsic relationship between three fundamentals: society; tangible cultural heritage (TCH); and intangible cultural heritage (ICH). To sustain, cultural heritage relies on the social behaviour of society. Thus, reflecting fragility of heritage. Hence, this paper attempts to discourse the society’s behaviour towards ICH. Exploratory case study was employed by adapting five social behaviour related-criterions required by UNESCO. The data was analysed using two techniques: (1) simple statistical; and (2) thematic. The results indicate that the status of ICH is threatened due to the weak viability level and minimal safeguarding effort by the ‘society’.2398-4295 © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: social behaviour; intangible cultural heritage; world heritage site; threatened

scholarly journals The Role of Newspaper and State Government in Conservation of World Heritage Site in Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 212
Author(s):  
Mohd Hiriy Ghazali@Mohd Jani ◽  
Abdullah Sumrahadi ◽  
Bahtiar Mohamad
Keyword(s):  
State Government ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Daily Newspaper ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
The Status ◽  
Heritage Buildings ◽  
Historical Sites

Currently, there are two historical sites has been recognized as World Heritage Site by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Malaysia, which are Melaka (Malacca) and George Town, Penang. Since its recognition, those cities becomes so famous and positioned as one of the world tourism attraction that need to visit. In line with this prestige, conservation matter definitely appears to be a major concern especially to both cities in order to maintain the status given. The paper aims to discover the local daily newspaper of The Star in terms of its portrayal of image on the historic or heritage buildings within the areas of World Heritage Site. Content analysis and previous literature were used as the research method. The findings show that indeed the images of photo could influence the public reader and create awareness of the issues raised. Behind the image thus, this paper would also examine at the role of the state in an effort to conserve the historic buildings of these two cities. Studies on image or visual are still rare in the country and therefore, this paper intend to fill this gap by associating it with the cultural heritage conservation in Malaysia.

scholarly journals Organization of Geoparks in Russia and Peculiarities of their Legal Regime

Lex Russica ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 32-43
Author(s):  
E. V. Luneva
Keyword(s):  
Biosphere Reserve ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Legal Regime ◽  
Natural Area ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
The Status ◽  
Specially Protected Natural Areas ◽  
Protected Natural Area ◽  
Protected Natural Areas

The paper examines the features of the international status of "UNESCO Global Geopark" that are important for the development of Russian legislation regulating Geoparks. The criteria for the status of a “UNESCO Global Geopark” that affect the national legal regime of the Geopark include the criterion for the presence of geological objects with a protected status on its territory. The author has analyzed the references to national legislation contained in the criteria for UNESCO Global Geoparks. The paper highlights the differences between the UNESCO Global Geopark, the World Heritage Site and the Biosphere Reserve, analyzes the cases of overlaps between the Geopark concept and the concept of a World Heritage site or a biosphere reserve. Also, the author shows that the term Geopark is extremely rarely used in federal legislation (single strategic planning documents) in the context of the need arising in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation to regulate the processes of creation and functioning of Geoparks. The author has proven the connection between the Russian legislation on Geoparks, regardless of the further fate of its development, with the legislation on specially protected natural areas.The author determines four possible types of organization and functioning of geoparks in Russia: 1) a geopark as a tourist and recreational zone; 2) a geopark without a legal regime for a tourist and recreational zone and without a legal regime for a specially protected natural area; 3) a geopark with a legal regime of a specially protected natural area in the form of a state paleontological, mineralogical or geological reserve; 4) a geopark as an independent category of a specially protected natural area approved by regional regulatory legal acts. The author specifically describes the legal regime of each type of the Geopark. The author makes suggestions and recommendations for the development of federal and regional legislation on Geoparks in Russia.

World Heritage site as a label in branding a place

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 210-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azizul Hassan ◽  
Mizan Rahman
Keyword(s):  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Demand And Supply ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
The Status ◽  
Case Study Site ◽  
A Site

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to argue that the World Heritage Site (WHS) status as a label plays an important role in branding, creating awareness among the tourists and promoting a specific place – be it natural or cultural. Design/methodology/approach – The study is based on qualitative research and utilised interviews and explanatory case study method, taking Maritime Greenwich WHS as a case. Findings – It is found that the status of WHS motivates the tourists in general and heritage tourists in particular to visit the case study site. Also, the status helps in boosting the level of confidence of the tourists while selecting the site. Overall, it helps to reinforce the identity of a place. However, sustainability and conservation should not take a back seat when the very purpose of branding a site as WHS is this. Originality/value – It is ideal to have a balance in managing the demand and supply side of place management and marketing making sure that the heritage value and trust is kept intact.

scholarly journals Strategic Role of Hampi Development Authority in Promoting Tourism in Karnataka: a Study

2006 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-95
Author(s):  
P Pakkeerappa ◽  
Joby Thomas
Keyword(s):  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Archaeological Survey ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
The World ◽  
Management And Development ◽  
The Status ◽  
Strategic Role ◽  
The Government

Tourism has attained the status of a dominant economic activity in both the developed and the developing nations. The diversity of Indian heritage adds to the appeal and fascination of India as a tourist destination. Hampi world heritage site in Karnataka is an example of heritage tourism practices in India. To attract more number of tourists and for the preservation and conservation of the monuments the government of Karnataka established Hampi Development Authority (HDA) in the year 2002. HDA has taken many steps to satisfy the UNESCO in order to retain the world heritage site status of Hampi. The authority has carried out many activities to ensure the proper management and development of the world heritage site. Stoppage of quarrying in the heritage area, providing road infrastructure, removal of encroachments, setting up of the facilitation centre etc. are among the few initiatives by HDA towards planned tourism development in the area. Acquisition of land, excavations, optical fibre lighting etc. are certain area of cooperation of HDA with the Archaeological survey of India (ASI) at the world heritage site. The HDA plays a strategic role in promoting tourism in Karnataka by meticulously following the guidelines and suggestions of UNESCO to maintain the sustainability in and around the world heritage site of Hampi. This article also proposes few suggestions to HDA to shoulder the greater responsibility in the preservation and conservation of the monuments and also in projecting the world heritage site as a world-class tourist destination in the world tourism map.

scholarly journals Potential of the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage for resolution of environmental problems of the world heritage site “Lake Baikal”

2020 ◽  
pp. 11-24
Author(s):  
Yaroslava Borisovna Ditsevich ◽  
Roman Yur'evich Kolobov
Keyword(s):  
Lake Baikal ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
World Heritage Sites ◽  
Natural Heritage ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
The World ◽  
Legal Regimes ◽  
The Impact

This article reflects certain results of the research conducted within the framework of implementation of the scientific project No.0-011-00168, supported by the Russian Foundation for Basic Research, dedicated to comprehensive analysis of the international legal regimes for the protection of Lake Baikal. Emphasis is placed on the protection regime of the world heritage, realized on the basis of the cognominal convention. Recognition of the role played by the mechanisms for protection of the World Heritage in conservation of the unique ecosystem of Lake Baikal, the authors note that within the framework of Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage there are promising mechanisms that are currently did not receive due reflection with regards to protection of the lake. Such instruments include the list of world heritage sites that are under a threat; development of the plan for maintaining the world heritage site; strategic environmental assessment of planned activity that may negatively impact the site. The conclusion is made on the need for implementation of the following international legal mechanisms with regards to protection of Lake Baikal: inclusion of Lake Baikal into the list of world heritage sites that are under the threat, upon the initiative of the Russian Federation in case of construction of hydroengineering structures by Mongolia on the Selenga River without taking into account the priorities for preservation of the lake ecosystem; elaboration of the plan for protection of Lake Baikal as the world heritage site. The author also underlines the need to develop the plan that would become the means for harmonization of various legal regimes that ensure protection of the Lake Baikal. Attention given to the approaches towards assessing the impact upon the environment existing within the system of protection of world heritage. It is suggested to consider the recommendations of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources to conduct such assessment on World Heritage sites.

scholarly journals The issues of international legal protection of the Lake Baikal: results of the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee

2021 ◽  
pp. 26-39
Author(s):  
Roman Yur'evich Kolobov ◽  
Yaroslava Borisovna Ditsevich
Keyword(s):  
Lake Baikal ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Legal Protection ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Ecological Zone ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
The World

The subject of this research is the decisions made at the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee in the matter of conservation of the World Heritage Site – Lake Baikal. Using the scientific methods of analysis, synthesis, etc., the author carries out in-depth analysis of the content of documents approved at the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee regarding the Lake Baikal held in July 2021, within the framework of which the international community estimates the discharge of obligations by the Russian Federation concerning the preservation of ecosystem of the Lake Baikal. The goal of this article is to explore and offer solutions to certain problematic aspects of international legal protection of the Lake Baikal in the context of discussion unfolded at the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee. The article examines the legislative changes in regulation of the various groups of social relations in the Central Ecological Zone of Lake Baikal and its islands, and formulates recommendations for their improvement. The author determines the non-systemic nature of legal regulation in this sphere, and this, inability to forecast changes in the regime of legal protection of the Lake Baikal. For solution of the indicated issue, the author formulates the proposal on the need to develop and approve the long-term management plan for the World Heritage Site “Lake Baikal” using approaches of the bodies of the system of world heritage protection. The development of such plan would be facilitated by extension of the umbrella regime of the listed territory to the Central Ecological Zone of Lake Baikal and its islands, as well as by creation of single administration that would also control other listed territories that are part of it. Analysis is conducted on the topical issues related to conservation of the Lake Baikal ecosystem, which were outlined at the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee. The author suggests a number of amendments to the federal legislation aimed at strengthening the national legal protection of World Heritage Sites.

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