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World Heritage and the Sustainable Development Goals
Heritage sites, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites (WHS), play a pivotal role in fostering social and economic development while addressing sustainability challenges. This study highlights their potential as catalysts for progress by integrating them with the 2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through case studies such as Kunta Kinteh Island and Associated Sites in The Gambia, the research demonstrates how WHS can contribute to sustainable development, balancing conservation with economic growth. By analyzing the interaction between heritage preservation and sustainability frameworks, the study provides actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders aiming to leverage WHS for broader societal benefits.
Finding roots: pop culture pilgrimage and the affective geographies of Kunta Kinteh Island.
This study reveals how the transmedia narrative of Roots: The Saga of an American Family has intertwined with Kunta Kinteh Island, a dark tourism site in Gambia marked by the suffering of millions enslaved people. Using a non-representational approach to place, it explores the emotional and cultural significance of the island as both a physical space and a 'factional' heritage site. The research combines an analysis of Roots' narrative with firsthand observations of the site's tourismification, offering insights into the complex interplay between pop culture, memory, and dark tourism.
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