Divergent Heritages? UNESCO and the Cultural Heritage of Landscapes in the UK and Japan

Landscape designation approaches to cultural heritage differ significantly between the UK and Japan, with Japan's methods potentially offering more effective strategies for managing landscape change and loss due to climate change. The study compares these approaches through a case analysis of UNESCO World Heritage Site designations in both countries. It highlights how the UK's dualistic governmental structures prioritize certain attributes over others, as seen in the Lake District's inscription and the Glover Report. Japan's approach, examined via Okinoshima, demonstrates alternative strategies that may better address landscape preservation challenges.

Hutcheson, A. (2021). Divergent Heritages? UNESCO and the Cultural Heritage of Landscapes in the UK and Japan. The Historic Environment: Policy & Practice, 12(2), 164–185. https://doi.org/10.1080/17567505.2021.1903147