Heritage Impact
Cultural Heritage
Heritage Impact
Cultural HeritageHeritage Impact refers to cultural expressions, places, or objects valued for their historical, artistic, social, or spiritual meaning. It helps communities maintain identity and continuity while guiding protection and responsible use.
Source: UNESCO, ICOMOS
Heritage Impact Assessment
Legal & Organizations
Heritage Impact Assessment
Legal & OrganizationsHeritage Impact Assessment relates to the legal, institutional, or policy frameworks that govern heritage protection and emergency action. It clarifies responsibilities, permissible actions, and cooperation across jurisdictions and organizations.
Source: UNESCO, Hague Convention, UNIDROIT, ICOM
Heritage Impact Assessment
Ethics & Community
Heritage Impact Assessment
Ethics & CommunityA study conducted before a development project or policy is implemented, to evaluate its potential effects on cultural heritage sites and values. Similar to environmental impact assessments, a Heritage Impact Assessment looks at how construction, infrastructure, tourism expansion, or other changes might damage or alter heritage (from physical harm to changes in a site’s character or how the community uses it) and recommends measures to avoid or mitigate negative impacts.
Source: ICCROM, UNESCO
