Aims

In its fifth round, the HU-BTU International Conference on Heritage Conservation and Site Management has chosen "Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development" as this year's sub-theme.  The aim is to research and discuss the contribution of cultural heritage to social, economic and environmental goals and linking this to the sustainable development debate and the role that tourism can play in this regard. This also goes in line with the launch of a national track of the HCSM master's program with a focus on "Heritage in Conflict" addressing the current situation in the Middle East and the need to properly document and implement disaster & risk management plans for war-damaged heritage sites. In this context, cultural heritage could be an important tool to promote sustainable development, contribute to economic growth and act cohesively in post war-torn societies.