Rohit Jigyasu
ICCROM, Programme Unit, Department Member
- Rohit Jigyasu is a conservation architect and risk management professional from India, currently working at ICCROM as... moreRohit Jigyasu is a conservation architect and risk management professional from India, currently working at ICCROM as Programme Manager, Urban and Built Heritage, Disaster and Climate Risk Management & Post Crisis Recovery. Rohit served as UNESCO Chair holder professor at the Institute for Disaster Mitigation of Urban Cultural Heritage at Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan. He was the elected President of ICOMOS-India from 2014-2018 and president of ICOMOS International Scientific Committee on Risk Preparedness from 2010-2019. Rohit served as the Elected Member of the Executive Committee of ICOMOS since 2011 and was its Vice President from 2017-2020. Before joining ICCROM, Rohit has been working with several national and international organizations for consultancy, research and training on Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage.edit
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This is an Accepted Manuscript of a book chapter published by Routledge in Routledge Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation Handbook on 2017-04-27, available online: http://www.routledge.com/9781138924567.
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This is an Accepted Manuscript of a book chapter published by Routledge in Routledge Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation Handbook on 2017-04-27, available online: http://www.routledge.com/9781138924567.
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Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to propose a model for developing climate adaptation strategies to reduce climate risk for cultural heritage. Cultural heritage has an important role in human well-being. This paper posits that... more
Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to propose a model for developing climate adaptation strategies to reduce climate risk for cultural heritage. Cultural heritage has an important role in human well-being. This paper posits that cultural heritage requires an approach that recognises the uniqueness of cultural heritage. The paper draws from the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) Making My City Resilient campaign and the Heart of the City Partnership in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, and proposes a Cultural Heritage Adaptation Forum. The role of the forum is to develop adaptation strategies in a sustainable development context. This is an original attempt to link cultural heritage to climate risk.Design/methodology/approach– The paper draws from two initiatives and uses good practice established from the disaster management and climate communities and proposes a Cultural Heritage Adaptation Forum that can be used to formulate adaptation interventions for cultural heritage. The approach builds on active participation in a global overview of cultural heritage and climate risk led by UNISDR together with personal experience of implementing such strategies in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.Findings– The paper finds that a model can be developed that incorporates good practice from the climate and disaster management communities.Practical implications– The paper presents a model that can be used by those stakeholders that have an interest in protecting cultural heritage form climate driven hazards.Social implications– Cultural heritage has a value for all and protecting it from climate driven hazards can impact human well-beingOriginality/value– The paper brings together concepts from different academic and practitioner communities. The concept outlined in the paper will be of interest to all those interested in protecting cultural heritage for climate driven hazards.
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As an exemplar of urban planning, Jaipur is unique and futuristic in its urban heritage that informs the idea of it as a centre of trade and commerce and a creative hub for arts and crafts. It is a city with a distinct artistic identity.... more
As an exemplar of urban planning, Jaipur is unique and futuristic in its urban heritage that informs the idea of it as a centre of trade and commerce and a creative hub for arts and crafts. It is a city with a distinct artistic identity. The Jaipur Heritage Management Plan prepared in 2007 was one of the first heritage planning initiatives at urban level in India, followed by similar attempts for other Indian historic cities such as Madurai and Varanasi in 2008–2009. These initiatives were recognized by the Ministry of Urban Development and impacted the inclusion of city-level heritage plans in the revised toolkit under urban renewal mission in 2013. The Heritage Management Plan of Jaipur became part of Jaipur Master Plan 2025 and is recognized as a Best Practice example by the National Institute of Urban Affairs, Ministry of Urban Development Government of India in 2015. Key schemes for the walled city of Jaipur, including the Management Plan for World Heritage Site of Jantar Mantar, are now being implemented as part of the Smart City Plan under the Ministry of Urban Development. Besides achieving World Heritage Site inscriptions for Jantar Mantar (2010) and Amber Fort as part of a serial site nomination (2013), Jaipur was designated as a City of Crafts and Folk Art, as part of UNESCO Creative City Network, in December 2015. As part of this commitment and recent nomination of Jaipur Walled city for World Heritage in 2018, Municipal Corporation of Jaipur will be upgrading and implementing urban conservation works in craft streets in the historic city. Through the case studies of conscious heritage planning and urban conservation projects in the city of Jaipur since 2007, this paper demonstrates how Jaipur fosters the creativity and imagination of its people using its rich cultural resources to showcase a model of sustainable development as promoted by the UNESCO 2011 Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape.
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Cultural heritage is not only an important part of a country’s identity but also a key driver of tourism (which can play an important role in a nation’s economic and social resilience). However worldwide heritage buildings are gradually... more
Cultural heritage is not only an important part of a country’s identity but also a key driver of tourism (which can play an important role in a nation’s economic and social resilience). However worldwide heritage buildings are gradually becoming more vulnerable, due to natural decay and deterioration, effects of climate change, and human-induced impacts, such as poor or ineffective maintenance. An increased number of extreme weather events, many of which are associated with the impacts of climate change, are posing significant problems in managing and conserving cultural heritage around the globe. Being exposed to a number of natural hazards and having a great cultural heritage, York (UK) presents a case study that provides the basis for the exploration of the strategies required for the improved disaster risk management of vulnerable heritage buildings. Through the engagement with practitioners responsible for the management of a range of heritage sites, this paper identifies the challenges faced when considering climate change adaptation measures. It argues that improved climate change adaptation and enhanced hazard mitigation strategies, involving a broad range of suitably trained stakeholders, are extremely important considerations when it comes to the assessment, maintenance and conservation of cultural heritage.
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PurposeThis conversation presents the reflections from five prominent disaster scholars and practitioners on the purpose of Radix – the Radical Disaster Interpretations network – as the authors celebrate its 20th... more
PurposeThis conversation presents the reflections from five prominent disaster scholars and practitioners on the purpose of Radix – the Radical Disaster Interpretations network – as the authors celebrate its 20th anniversary.Design/methodology/approachThis paper is based on the conversations that took place on Disasters: Deconstructed Podcast livestream on the 13th October 2021.FindingsThe conversation reflects on personal and professional journeys in disaster studies over the past 20 years and on what needs changing in order to make disaster interpretations more radical.Originality/valueThe conversation contributes to the ongoing discussions around explorations of radical pathways for understanding and preventing disasters.
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As an exemplar of urban planning, Jaipur is unique and futuristic in its urban heritage that informs the idea of it as a centre of trade and commerce and a creative hub for arts and crafts. It is a city with a distinct artistic identity.... more
As an exemplar of urban planning, Jaipur is unique and futuristic in its urban heritage that informs the idea of it as a centre of trade and commerce and a creative hub for arts and crafts. It is a city with a distinct artistic identity. The Jaipur Heritage Management Plan prepared in 2007 was one of the first heritage planning initiatives at urban level in India, followed by similar attempts for other Indian historic cities such as Madurai and Varanasi in 2008–2009. These initiatives were recognized by the Ministry of Urban Development and impacted the inclusion of city-level heritage plans in the revised toolkit under urban renewal mission in 2013. The Heritage Management Plan of Jaipur became part of Jaipur Master Plan 2025 and is recognized as a Best Practice example by the National Institute of Urban Affairs, Ministry of Urban Development Government of India in 2015. Key schemes for the walled city of Jaipur, including the Management Plan for World Heritage Site of Jantar Mantar, are now being implemented as part of the Smart City Plan under the Ministry of Urban Development. Besides achieving World Heritage Site inscriptions for Jantar Mantar (2010) and Amber Fort as part of a serial site nomination (2013), Jaipur was designated as a City of Crafts and Folk Art, as part of UNESCO Creative City Network, in December 2015. As part of this commitment and recent nomination of Jaipur Walled city for World Heritage in 2018, Municipal Corporation of Jaipur will be upgrading and implementing urban conservation works in craft streets in the historic city. Through the case studies of conscious heritage planning and urban conservation projects in the city of Jaipur since 2007, this paper demonstrates how Jaipur fosters the creativity and imagination of its people using its rich cultural resources to showcase a model of sustainable development as promoted by the UNESCO 2011 Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape.
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The relevance of urban heritage today can be assessed not just in its aesthetic and historical value but also economically through the generation of employment, the growth of tourism as well as other direct and indirect incomes generated... more
The relevance of urban heritage today can be assessed not just in its aesthetic and historical value but also economically through the generation of employment, the growth of tourism as well as other direct and indirect incomes generated by it. This production through tangible and intangible means further highlights the inter-linkages between the built form and the economic fabric of cities. However, competing claims for limited land coupled with changing urban political economies often end up requiring heritage to continuously struggle to justify its significance. It is in this context, assessing the economic value of urban heritage becomes particularly important in order to understand its impacts and the consequent benefits generated by it. Methodologies for conducting heritage impact assessments remain limited in their applicability and approach due to origins in developed economies. Urban heritage in India requires an approach capable of capturing the multiple layers in its economy, particularly with respect to the informal. This paper presents preliminary findings of a heritage impact assessment conducted on two sites in the city of Jaipur. Primary fieldwork was conducted at the Jantar Mantar and the old market area of the city using the ‘Direct & Indirect Impact’ method under a macroeconomic approach. The method’s original framework was adapted to the specific context through the addition of questions and observations pertaining to the economic, social and human costs generated. It evaluated the economic value of these two sites through the direct and indirect impacts generated via the sale and production of goods, arts and crafts. Application of the method helped unearth significant economic value that could be an effective support for arguing to conserve urban heritage.
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This dissertation investigates the past and present status of local knowledge, skills and capacity of rural communities in India and Nepal for reducing their vulnerability to earthquakes. Disaster vulnerability is investigated not only as... more
This dissertation investigates the past and present status of local knowledge, skills and capacity of rural communities in India and Nepal for reducing their vulnerability to earthquakes. Disaster vulnerability is investigated not only as pre disaster condition but also as a continuous ...
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Post-earthquake reconstruction of housing in heritage settlements confronts challenges such as inadequate damage assessment and replacement, displaced population and loss of heritage significance. Recording the built fabric and ways of... more
Post-earthquake reconstruction of housing in heritage settlements confronts challenges such as inadequate damage assessment and replacement, displaced population and loss of heritage significance. Recording the built fabric and ways of life within heritage settlements are key for conserving their historic value, which is increasingly possible with the evolution of digital technologies. This paper presents an ongoing research project developing a novel methodology for heritage conservation and post-disaster reconstruction using state-of-the-art 3D-laser-scanning (LiDAR) technologies to enable comprehensive damage assessment and design of solutions for repair, retrofitting, reuse and disaster risk mitigation, facilitating community empowerment, while virtually preserving the living heritage of vernacular settlements in Kutch, Gujarat. Through the development of a scalable method of reconstruction , the aim is to break the unsustainable cycle of buildings' replacement, dereliction ...
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This paper examines the unique role of cultural heritage in disaster risk reduction. Itintroduces various approaches to protect heritage from irreplaceable loss and considers ways to draw upon heritage as an asset in building the... more
This paper examines the unique role of cultural heritage in disaster risk reduction. Itintroduces various approaches to protect heritage from irreplaceable loss and considers ways to draw upon heritage as an asset in building the resilience of communities and nations to disasters. The paper proposes ways forward and builds on the current momentum provided by the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters” (HFA) and the advancement of a post-2015 framework for disaster risk reduction (HFA2) and the post-2015 development agenda. Cultural heritage is often associated with grandiose monuments and iconic archaeological sites that can hold us in awe of their beauty, history and sheer scale. However, the understanding of cultural heritage has undergone a marked shift during the last few decades in terms of what it is, why it is important, why it is at risk and what can be done to protect it. Cultural heritage today encompasses a br...
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This paper describes how planning and design of reconstructed settlements after disasters impacts the way people make changes to their living environment. It also elaborates on the design parameters that influence culturally appropriate... more
This paper describes how planning and design of reconstructed settlements after disasters impacts the way people make changes to their living environment. It also elaborates on the design parameters that influence culturally appropriate and sustainable housing. The paper further attempts to understand the long-term impact of rapid changes in the post-disaster built environment and the adaptation strategies of communities for meeting their socioculturally and climate specific needs. It also illustrates how new house designs and building technologies have influenced people‟s own building practices and their implications on disaster vulnerability, especially to earthquakes. All these issues are illustrated through the case of post-earthquake reconstruction in the Marathwada region, in India. Four relocated villages and one traditional village were studied. Patterns of transformation of both traditional and relocated settlements were analysed by mapping built and open spaces, vegetation...
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Cultural Heritage Sites are exposed to various kinds of risks not only from natural hazards such as earthquakes, fires but also from various man-made factors such as urbanization, development pressures, poverty and misconceptions. This is... more
Cultural Heritage Sites are exposed to various kinds of risks not only from natural hazards such as earthquakes, fires but also from various man-made factors such as urbanization, development pressures, poverty and misconceptions. This is especially true for ‘living’ heritage sites, where some aspects of heritage are still living or where remains from the past exist in a new living environment. Both these dimensions have their own specific characteristics as well as associated risks, which most often originate from the settings of these sites. The paper will elaborate on the methodology for integrated risk assessment of heritage sites and their settings by undertaking multiple hazard analysis as well as the analysis of social, economic and attitudinal vulnerability using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Risks are prioritized on the basis of various indicators used to assess the impact on the integrity, authenticity and sustainability of the resource using ‘systems approach...
Consistent with the objective of ICOMOS, cross-disciplinary collaborations between International Scientific Committees has long been encouraged. In order to promote the exchange of information and knowledge on cultural heritage... more
Consistent with the objective of ICOMOS, cross-disciplinary collaborations between International Scientific Committees has long been encouraged. In order to promote the exchange of information and knowledge on cultural heritage conservation, CIPA, ICORP and ISCARSAH, the three ISCs have organized cooperatively the CIPA-ICORP-ISCARSAH 2017 Joint Meeting (CII 2017). The 30 papers of CII2017 on cultural heritage studies are cross-disciplinary and cover topics at least in two fields of CIPA, ICORP and ISCARSAH. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following areas: a.Research trends, results and findings b.Integration platform c.Education and knowledge dissemination d.Public participation and engagement e.Case studies for application f.Possible collaborations of ICOMOS International Scientific Committees for the future
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Emergency situations are special since they present decision makers with a context that is characterized by extraordinary constraints on resources, need for urgency of actions and a critical psychosocial state that is markedly different... more
Emergency situations are special since they present decision makers with a context that is characterized by extraordinary constraints on resources, need for urgency of actions and a critical psychosocial state that is markedly different than the normal situation. However, actions taken under these extraordinary situations can have a profound bearing on the longterm recovery of the community and its heritage. This paper considers the critical aspects of decision-making in emergency situations that need to be considered for sustainable longterm recovery of cultural heritage. It is difficult however to judge these essential considerations beforehand without evaluating the impacts of these decisions in hindsight. These considerations will be illustrated through case study of post-earthquake reconstruction in Marathwada in India by assessing the long-term impact of rehabilitation policies formulated in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake. Patterns of adaptation and change in these ...
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Resumen Alcance, índole y problemática de la elaboración del “kit” de formación del ICCROM sobre la gestión de riesgos aplicada al patrimonio cultural Si se carece de un marco jurídico de protección, la vulnerabilidad del patrimonio se... more
Resumen Alcance, índole y problemática de la elaboración del “kit” de formación del ICCROM sobre la gestión de riesgos aplicada al patrimonio cultural Si se carece de un marco jurídico de protección, la vulnerabilidad del patrimonio se acentúa no sólo cuando se producen catástrofes inmediatas, sino también en los momentos de extrema emergencia, las situaciones posteriores a conflictos y las etapas de reconstrucción y reparaciones. Asimismo, hay otros factores que contribuyen a la desaparición de las tradiciones y prácticas culturales, por ejemplo el crecimiento de la población, la urbanización, la pobreza, los proyectos de desarrollo económico y los procesos generados por las mutaciones de la sociedad. De ahí la importancia que revisten las actividades de sensibilización, las capacitaciones especializadas en materia de prevención de riesgos aplicada al patrimonio cultural y la elaboración de “kits” prácticos. Como los desastres no tienen un principio ni un fin que puedan delimitarse...
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Disaster risk management for cultural heritage is needed in the light of increasing vulnerability of cultural heritage to disasters due to natural as well as human induced hazards. However, this requires robust governance mechanisms at... more
Disaster risk management for cultural heritage is needed in the light of increasing vulnerability of cultural heritage to disasters due to natural as well as human induced hazards. However, this requires robust governance mechanisms at national as well as local levels both in the sectors of disaster risk management and cultural heritage conservation. The chapter will elaborate on the essential pre-requisites for achieving this, which include greater collaboration between agencies responsible for disaster risk management, cultural heritage conservation and development. It also calls for not just formalized institutional systems but also traditional governance systems that are rooted in local communities, necessitating community engagement in disaster risk management of cultural heritage. The chapter concludes by enumerating on the importance of good governance achieved through collaboration, transparency, accountability and social justice.
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Placing the Nara document on authenticity and Professor Herb Stovel’s contribution at its core, this article brings forward key considerations on risk preparedness, recovery, and heritage management. Stovel stressed that the field of... more
Placing the Nara document on authenticity and Professor Herb Stovel’s contribution at its core, this article brings forward key considerations on risk preparedness, recovery, and heritage management. Stovel stressed that the field of cultural heritage needs to work closely with civic defense agencies to establish place of heritage in the chain of command for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. This would necessitate that risk management be integrated in the overall management system for heritage sites. By presenting several examples, the article further discusses how judgment on values and the credibility of information sources in specific cultural contexts as advocated by the Nara document have a strong implication for the holistic, sustainable, and resilient recovery of cultural heritage. Such an approach seeks to take into consideration multiple narratives of values, balancing these with considerations for vulnerability reduction to achieve optimum safety. It further s...
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Post-earthquake reconstruction of housing in heritage settlements confronts challenges such as inadequate damage assessment and replacement, displaced population and loss of heritage significance. Recording the built fabric and ways of... more
Post-earthquake reconstruction of housing in heritage settlements confronts challenges such as inadequate damage assessment and replacement, displaced population and loss of heritage significance. Recording the built fabric and ways of life within heritage settlements are key for conserving their historic value, which is increasingly possible with the evolution of digital technologies. This paper presents an ongoing research project developing a novel methodology for heritage conservation and post-disaster reconstruction using state-of-the-art 3D-laser-scanning (LiDAR) technologies to enable comprehensive damage assessment and design of solutions for repair, retrofitting, reuse and disaster risk mitigation, facilitating community empowerment, while virtually preserving the living heritage of vernacular settlements in Kutch, Gujarat. Through the development of a scalable method of reconstruction , the aim is to break the unsustainable cycle of buildings' replacement, dereliction ...
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This is an Accepted Manuscript of a book chapter published by Routledge in Routledge Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation Handbook on 2017-04-27, available online: http://www.routledge.com/9781138924567.
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Cultural heritage is exposed to numerous disasters resulting from natural hazards, such as earthquakes, floods, and cyclones, and increasingly from human-induced hazards, like arson, armed conflict and civil unrest. The great East Japan... more
Cultural heritage is exposed to numerous disasters resulting from natural hazards, such as earthquakes, floods, and cyclones, and increasingly from human-induced hazards, like arson, armed conflict and civil unrest. The great East Japan Tohuko Earthquake and Tsunami (2011); Thailand Floods (2011); Haiti, Chile and Christchurch earthquakes (2010); and recent civil unrests in Afghanistan, Libya, Egypt, Yemen and Syria have caused serious damage to tangible and intangible attributes of cultural heritage sites ranging from historic buildings, museums, historic settlements, as well as cultural landscapes. Undoubtedly, the frequency and intensity of some disasters has increased recently due to the impact of Global Climate Change, as well as social, economic and political changes. Considering these challenges, the ICOMOS Advisory Committee symposium in Beijing on “Reducing Risks to Cultural Heritage from Natural and Human-Caused Disasters” aimed to assess these risks and formulate policies...
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This dissertation investigates the past and present status of local knowledge, skills and capacity of rural communities in India and Nepal for reducing their vulnerability to earthquakes. Disaster ...
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Under the current ·euro-centric' paradigm of conservation in lndia1, the definition of cultural heritage is monument centred, limited to select buildings, which are supposed to be protected like dead museum pieces. The impact of... more
Under the current ·euro-centric' paradigm of conservation in lndia1, the definition of cultural heritage is monument centred, limited to select buildings, which are supposed to be protected like dead museum pieces. The impact of earthquakes on the cultural heritage is seen in terms of mere physical destruction of these select monuments. So the only mitigation measures conceived are technical ones i.e repairs and retrofitting to be carried out immediately following the event. Moreover, for retrofitting, the 'earthquake resistant technology' is consciously designed, standardised and imported to resist future earthquakes. Most existing practices for earthquake mitigation and planning are shaped by this 'techno-centric' and externally operated 'instrumental' paradigm based on objectivist, positivist, determinist and reductionist assumptions of logical empiricism.
The link between disasters and development is very critical. Not only disasters are consequences of existing ‘development’ processes; they can also serve to provide new opportunities for development through post-disaster rehabilitation.... more
The link between disasters and development is very critical. Not only disasters are consequences of existing ‘development’ processes; they can also serve to provide new opportunities for development through post-disaster rehabilitation. However, development does not have a universal frame of reference. It is determined by different ‘world-views’ and ‘perceptions’ on what development implies for a particular community or group of people. Moreover it must take into account the implications in reducing disaster vulnerability in the long term. The paper will investigate the consequences of post-disaster rehabilitation on development understood broadly for South Asia in general and India in particular through detailed investigation of the cases of Marathwada (Latur) and Gujarat in India. In the aftermath of devastating earthquakes in Marathwada (in 1993) and in Gujarat (in 2001), massive rehabilitation programmes have been undertaken in these regions, which are unprecedented in terms of ...
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In the order of the workshops and keynote presentations 1 Mark Napier 2 George Ofori 3 Rohit Jigyasu 4 Sarwat Viguar 5 Andrew Fox 6 Cassidy Johnson 7 Alex Salazar 8 Philip Amstislavski 9 Gonzalo Lizarralde 10 Jean-Lou Hamelin et al. 11... more
In the order of the workshops and keynote presentations 1 Mark Napier 2 George Ofori 3 Rohit Jigyasu 4 Sarwat Viguar 5 Andrew Fox 6 Cassidy Johnson 7 Alex Salazar 8 Philip Amstislavski 9 Gonzalo Lizarralde 10 Jean-Lou Hamelin et al. 11 Philippe Rosset et al. 12 Bruce Etherington 13 Robert A. Findlay 14 Nehal Karim 15 K. Sivaji 16 Annie Jayaraj 17 Ye Yaoxian 18 Roger B. Richard Find the complete papers published in: http://www.GRIF.UMontreal.ca/pages/irecconference.html INFORMAL SETTLEMENT INTEGRATION, THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA Mark Napier Programme for Sustainable Human Settlements, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), South Africa This paper forms one part of the CIB funded research on “Understanding the interface between the environment and sustainable livelihoods in the integration of informal settlements in Asia, Latin America and Africa: a review of current thinking and practice”. The African continent is rich in its div...
As an exemplar of urban planning, Jaipur is unique and futuristic in its urban heritage that informs the idea of it as a centre of trade and commerce and a creative hub for arts and crafts. It is a city with a distinct artistic identity.... more
As an exemplar of urban planning, Jaipur is unique and futuristic in its urban heritage that informs the idea of it as a centre of trade and commerce and a creative hub for arts and crafts. It is a city with a distinct artistic identity. The Jaipur Heritage Management Plan prepared in 2007 was one of the first heritage planning initiatives at urban level in India, followed by similar attempts for other Indian historic cities such as Madurai and Varanasi in 2008–2009. These initiatives were recognized by the Ministry of Urban Development and impacted the inclusion of city-level heritage plans in the revised toolkit under urban renewal mission in 2013. The Heritage Management Plan of Jaipur became part of Jaipur Master Plan 2025 and is recognized as a Best Practice example by the National Institute of Urban Affairs, Ministry of Urban Development Government of India in 2015. Key schemes for the walled city of Jaipur, including the Management Plan for World Heritage Site of Jantar Manta...
Cultural heritage is not only an important part of a country’s identity but also a key driver of tourism (which can play an important role in a nation’s economic and social resilience). However worldwide heritage buildings are gradually... more
Cultural heritage is not only an important part of a country’s identity but also a key driver of tourism (which can play an important role in a nation’s economic and social resilience). However worldwide heritage buildings are gradually becoming more vulnerable, due to natural decay and deterioration, effects of climate change, and human-induced impacts, such as poor or ineffective maintenance. An increased number of extreme weather events, many of which are associated with the impacts of climate change, are posing significant problems in managing and conserving cultural heritage around the globe. Being exposed to a number of natural hazards and having a great cultural heritage, York (UK) presents a case study that provides the basis for the exploration of the strategies required for the improved disaster risk management of vulnerable heritage buildings. Through the engagement with practitioners responsible for the management of a range of heritage sites, this paper identifies the c...
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The special edition of this journal is dedicated to exploring how the notion of heritage has evolved in different parts of the world. It contains essays by Jukka Jokilehto, Gamini Wijesuriya, Bolfy Cottom, Jesús Antonio Machuca, Nonofho... more
The special edition of this journal is dedicated to exploring how the notion of heritage has evolved in different parts of the world.
It contains essays by Jukka Jokilehto, Gamini Wijesuriya, Bolfy Cottom, Jesús Antonio Machuca, Nonofho Mathibidi Ndobochani, Haydée López Hernández, Ancila Nhamo, Purity Kiura, David Mbuthia, Hatthaya Siriphatthanakun, Niyati Jigyasu, Rohit Jigyasu, Salvador Rueda Smithers and María Mata Caravaca.
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It contains essays by Jukka Jokilehto, Gamini Wijesuriya, Bolfy Cottom, Jesús Antonio Machuca, Nonofho Mathibidi Ndobochani, Haydée López Hernández, Ancila Nhamo, Purity Kiura, David Mbuthia, Hatthaya Siriphatthanakun, Niyati Jigyasu, Rohit Jigyasu, Salvador Rueda Smithers and María Mata Caravaca.
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