Holistic climate change adaptation for World Heritage

Brenda B. Lin (), Jess Melbourne-Thomas, Mandy Hopkins, Michael Dunlop, Nicholas A. Macgregor, Samuel D. Merson, Caitlin Vertigan and Rosemary Hill
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Brenda B. Lin: CSIRO, Environment
Jess Melbourne-Thomas: CSIRO, Environment
Mandy Hopkins: Centre for Applied Science, University of Southern Queensland
Michael Dunlop: CSIRO, Environment
Nicholas A. Macgregor: Parks Australia
Samuel D. Merson: Parks Australia
Caitlin Vertigan: Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority
Rosemary Hill: James Cook University, Division of Tropical Environments and Societies

Nature Sustainability, 2023, vol. 6, issue 10, 1157-1165

Abstract: Abstract World Heritage Sites are facing unprecedented challenges from climate change, posing a threat to their natural and cultural values. In this Perspective, we discuss the impacts of climate change on World Heritage Sites and describe how a systematic pivot to strengthen consideration of three aspects of management can assist conservation of sites. This systematic pivot responds to social and environmental dynamics and requires reinforcing adaptation pathways through (1) integrating pluralistic, evolving values due to climate change; (2) developing and applying holistic methods to recognize connections between cultural and natural values; and (3) ensuring Indigenous leadership, perspectives and pathways.

Date: 2023
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