Vigan, best practice in terms of managing a world heritage site

Vigan’s successful and sustainable management has been achieved with relatively limited resources, which should make it adaptable to sites in all countries.  The local community is well integrated into many aspects of the sustainable conservation and management of the property; and a multi-faceted approach to the protection of the site has been developed. 

Adopted by the UNESCO General Conference on 16th November 1972, the Convention is the most widely accepted treaty for preserving cultural and natural heritage in the world: 190 States have ratified it and it lists 962 cultural and natural goods. 

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• V igan, Philippines recognised for best practice in World Heritage site management (UNESCO World Heritage Centre)