Community Perceptions of a World Heritage Nomination Process: The Ningaloo Coast Region of Western Australia

Local community involvement in the Ningaloo Coast's World Heritage nomination process revealed mixed perceptions, with support for designation overshadowed by controversy. Key concerns included political and social dominance, mistrust, misinformation, and perceived unfairness, influenced by past government actions. The study highlights challenges in participatory governance, questioning how local communities can effectively engage in such processes for globally significant coastal regions.

Hughes, M., Jones, T., & Phau, I. (2016). Community Perceptions of a World Heritage Nomination Process: The Ningaloo Coast Region of Western Australia. Coastal Management, 44(2), 139–155. https://doi.org/10.1080/08920753.2016.1135275