Projects related to "Sustainable Management of Heritage" are eligible for submission under the theme "Environment and Resilience."
Examples include:
Conservation and Management of Cultural and Natural Resources
Clarifying the relationship between cultural and natural heritage and the living environment
Implementing and effectively enforcing Protection Regulations for World Cultural Heritage
Emphasizing the protection of cultural and natural resources to enhance environmental sustainability
Establishment and application of the China's World Cultural Heritage Monitoring Platform
Mastering the "Disaster Risk Management" tools
Localizing , expanding and implementing the "Disaster Risk Management" tools
Sustainable Management of Urban Heritage: Shache Historical City, Xinjiang Province, China
Interaction between Public Space and Community Culture in Heritage Sites
Planning spatial patterns, cultural heritage sites, traditional dwellings, and intangible cultural heritage using a "people-centered" approach to heritage conservation
Fostering communicaion among different stakeholders
Releasing more public spaces, promoting local employment
Creating sustainable local environments
UNESCO World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism Chinese Pilot Studies
Mastering the "World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism Toolkit" tools
Localizing , expanding and implementing the tools
Conducting sustainable tourism activities such as cultural tourism and ecotourism based on the protection of cultural and natural resources
Incorporating policies and measures for sustainable tourism into heritage site development plans, mechanisms, and strategies
Data-Driven Storytelling of Vernacular Dwellings on the Silk Road （at 30min）
Constructing buildings that are natural, with historical roots, and incorporate local traditional craftsmanship helps mitigate climate-related disaster risks
Supporting resilience and enhancing community adaptability
And so on…
Yes, a project may meet multiple themes and can be submitted multiple times over several years.
The annual themes are: "Environment and Resilience" for 2024, "Prosperity and Livelihoods" for 2025, "Knowledge and Skills" for 2026, and "Inclusion and Participation" for 2027.
The content should highlight its relevance to the theme of the current year.
WHITRAP will collaborate with the hosting heritage site to plan the content of the HeritAP Annual Meeting , showcasing exemplary cases to domestic and international experts.
In addition to the annual meeting, the expert group will conduct capacity-building workshops for heritage site managers, heritage practitioners, etc., delving into "Pathways to Achieving Sustainable Development Goals of World Heritage Contribution and Outlook for the Future."
Yes, if applicable, please provide additional project materials in English.
As the projects will be presented in English to the evaluation committee, WHITRAP does not translate additional materials.