Leveraging the World Heritage Convention for transboundary conservation in the Hindu Kush Himalaya, 30–31 May 2019, Kathmandu, Nepal; ICIMOD Proceedings

The World Heritage Convention (WHC) has proven to be a powerful mechanism for global conservation, effectively protecting sites of Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) from threats like climate change and unplanned development. By leveraging the WHC's accountability, resources, prestige, and visibility, many iconic wilderness areas, including Khangchendzonga National Park, have been better preserved. This study highlights how the WHC contributes to biodiversity conservation and the preservation of cultural and natural assets, serving as a critical tool for large landscape conservation worldwide.

(Ed.). (2019). Leveraging the World Heritage Convention for transboundary conservation in the Hindu Kush Himalaya, 30–31 May 2019, Kathmandu, Nepal; ICIMOD Proceedings. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). https://doi.org/10.53055/icimod.756