From world heritage to an international living networks alliance

The Honghe Hani Rice Terraces, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS), exemplify the transformative potential of collaborative international efforts. A pivotal conference, attended by the author, laid the groundwork for this recognition and established the International Alliance for Terraced Landscapes (ITLA). However, the study also highlights challenges posed by mass tourism, particularly in terms of accommodation in native villages, advocating for a 'Living Heritage' approach to balance conservation with sustainability. The research proposes a pragmatic model—'Living Networks Alliance'—to organize such international alliances effectively, offering a scalable framework applicable to broader global initiatives.

HAYS, A. (2020). From world heritage to an international living networks alliance. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.5205429