A Good Practice for the purposes of this call is defined as an action or series of actions that heritage practitioners have implemented for conservation and management that contribute to specific sustainable development goals and targets or key dimensions of the Culture 2030 Indicators. Submissions should provide evidence of the process and outcomes of these actions.
Participation guidelines
This call is open to all heritage practitioners and other stakeholders involved in the conservation and management of World Heritage properties, whether already inscribed or listed on the Tentative List.
The annual Call for Good Practices will focus on specific thematic dimensions aligned with the Culture 2030 Indicators:
Environment and Resilience: this dimension explores how cultural heritage contributes to environmental sustainability and resilience to climate change. It focuses on integrating cultural heritage into environmental policies, protecting natural and cultural landscapes, and strengthening communities' adaptive capacities to environmental challenges. The goal is to promote sustainable management of cultural heritage that ensures preservation while fostering climate resilience and ecological balance.
Prosperity and Livelihoods: this dimension examines the economic role of cultural heritage and cultural industries in promoting economic development, job creation, and improved livelihoods. It highlights the potential of culture to drive sustainable economic growth, reduce poverty, and enhance social well-being, particularly through tourism, crafts, and creative sectors. It also focuses on ensuring the equitable distribution of benefits within communities.
Knowledge and Skills: this dimension emphasizes the development and transmission of cultural knowledge, skills, and traditions. It underscores the importance of education, training, and capacity-building in preserving cultural tangible and intangible heritage, fostering creativity, and empowering communities.
Inclusion and Participation: this dimension is focused on ensuring equal access to cultural opportunities and fostering active participation in cultural life and conservation and management of heritage. It emphasizes the involvement of different groups in decision-making and policy development and promotes social inclusion, diversity, and equality, and seeks to create a sense of belonging and respect of diverse identities through cultural engagement.
Benefits of Participation
By participating in this Call for Good Practices, applicants will benefit from recognition for their achievements and the opportunity to disseminate their practices widely through the WHITRAP and HeritAP websites.
Selected examples will be showcased during the HeritAP Annual Meeting, and included in the WHITRAP Good Practice Library. These practices will also have the potential to influence and inspire other heritage practitioners, contributing to the broader adoption of heritage conservation and management strategies that effectively contribute to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
How to Apply
To submit your good practice examples, please follow these steps:
1.Complete the application form available in English and Chinese through the provided link. 
FINAL Application form / FINAL 优秀案例申请表
2.You may submit multiple proposals by completing a new application for each practice.
3.If further information is required about your submission, we will contact you using the contact details you provide.
The Call for Good Practices is ongoing , and good practice examples may be submitted at any time. However, there are specific deadlines for each thematic priority as follows:
- Environment and Resilience 31 March 2024
- Prosperity and Livelihoods 31 March 2025
- Knowledge and Skills 31 March 2026
- Inclusion and participation 31 March 2027
Please submit your practices in accordance with the relevant deadline for the thematic area of focus.
Should you have any questions, please contact:
Ms. LI Hong, Programme Director, WHITRAP Shanghai
Email: heritap@whitr-ap.org