UNESCO World Heritage Sites – what makes a site unique, special and globally important, and what are the social, cultural and economic benefits?

James Rebanks (UK) examines World Heritage Sites across the world to discover how sites attract economic development. Rebanks will be in Adelaide next month to evaluate the economic benefits of the Mt Lofty Ranges World Hertiage bid, proposed by six South Australian councils. In particular, he will explore the benefits for the regions food, wine and tourism industries.

He will share his findings in the lecture, UNESCO World Heritage Site status: is there opportunity for economic gain? This event is co-presented by the Hawke Centre and the Mt Lofty Ranges World Heritage bid.

Register for this free event
11 June, 6pm
Allan Scott Auditorium, University of South Australia

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