Linking Social Justice with Climate Justice at the Coal Mines Historic Site in Tasmania (Australia)

A novel approach to managing UNESCO World Heritage Sites with deep colonial legacies, such as Australia's Coal Mines Historic Site, demonstrates that integrating social justice and climate justice is essential for effective conservation. The study, part of the ICCROM-IUCN World Heritage Place Lab initiative, reveals that addressing these interconnected issues fosters stronger collaboration between site managers and scholars, ultimately enhancing the implementation of the World Heritage Convention. By analyzing the Coal Mines Historic Site in Tasmania, researchers highlight the need for a holistic framework that balances historical narratives with contemporary environmental challenges to ensure sustainable heritage management.

Saldin, M., & Dinler, M. (2026). Linking Social Justice with Climate Justice at the Coal Mines Historic Site in Tasmania (Australia). The Routledge Handbook on Cultural Heritage and Climate Justice, 287–297. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003595205-34