La Antigua Guatemala living heritage. Improving governance for sustainable development

A collaborative approach between researchers and site managers is crucial for strengthening governance models at UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as La Antigua Guatemala (LAG), to achieve sustainable development. The study highlights the need for a more comprehensive management strategy that integrates surrounding areas, addresses climate change impacts, and incorporates newly identified values since LAG's 1979 inscription. This approach requires long-term political support, institutional commitment, and inclusive community involvement to effectively mitigate risks and enhance local identity and quality of life. The research demonstrates the potential for collaborative work to identify and propose solutions to the complex challenges facing living historical cities like LAG.

Ramírez de León, M. R., Wolley Schwarz, C. B. V., Molina Soto, M. E., Ruiz, O. E., Ixquiaptap Tuc, M. M., & García Valdez, J. R. (2023). La Antigua Guatemala living heritage. Improving governance for sustainable development. Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development, 13(3), 412–427. https://doi.org/10.1108/jchmsd-08-2022-0141