Keeping the Outstanding Exceptional: The Future of World Heritage in Australia
This publication was generated following a 2012 symposium in Cairns, Australia.
The publication is the primary output from Australia marking the 40th anniversary 'Year of the World Heritage Convention' celebrated by UNESCO in 2012.
Photo: Australian National Committee of IUCN
The book contains 30 chapters including stimulating points of view from all sectors on the future of World Heritage and a wide range of case studies of best management from all sectors. A key component of this publication is the Cairns Communiqué.
Editors: Penelope Figgis, Andrea Leverington, Richard Mackay, Andrew Maclean, Peter Valentine.
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