Community Participation in the Importance of Living Heritage Conservation and Its Relationships with the Community-Based Education Model towards Creating a Sustainable Community in Melaka UNESCO World Heritage Site

A significant positive correlation exists between community participation levels and the importance, cultural knowledge, and awareness of living heritage conservation in Melaka UNESCO World Heritage Site. The study, involving 392 respondents from a multicultural community, found that higher engagement (ACTIVE) leads to increased altitude, cultural knowledge, and awareness about living heritage. This research highlights the role of community-based education models in fostering sustainable communities by strengthening living heritage preservation and transmission. The findings underscore the potential of active participation in enhancing educational outcomes for sustainable development, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4). Data was collected through an online questionnaire survey, employing quantitative methods to analyze attitudes, knowledge, and awareness across gender, age, and race.

Abdul Aziz, N. A., Mohd Ariffin, N. F., Ismail, N. A., & Alias, A. (2023). Community Participation in the Importance of Living Heritage Conservation and Its Relationships with the Community-Based Education Model towards Creating a Sustainable Community in Melaka UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sustainability, 15(3), 1935. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15031935