This thematic collection of 26 case studies provides a thorough understanding of World Heritage in the context of sustainable development.

This book describes emerging and unresolved sustainability issues related to the oceans and marine environment, for policy makers, students and academics.

Initiated by the Culture Sector of UNESCO, the report draws together existing research, policies, case studies and statistics on gender equality and women's empowerment in culture provided by the UN Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, government representatives, international research groups and think-tanks, academia, artists and heritage professionals. It includes recommendations for governments, decision-makers and the international community, within the fields of creativity and heritage. Annex contains essay 'Gender and culture: the statistical perspective' by Lydia Deloumeaux.