The World Heritage Convention and human rights in Nepal

Nepal's 2015 constitution marks a pivotal shift toward integrating human rights into World Heritage conservation, particularly for its four designated sites—Kathmandu Valley and Lumbini (cultural) and Sagarmatha National Park and Chitwan National Park (natural). The study reveals that while Nepal has made strides in balancing heritage preservation with development, challenges persist in fully aligning these efforts with human rights principles. It highlights the need for a rights-based approach to cultural heritage, rooted in Nepali legal traditions, to ensure sustainable conservation without compromising human dignity or development goals.

Adhikari, B. (2017). The World Heritage Convention and human rights in Nepal. World Heritage and Human Rights, 238–256. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315402789-13