Australia and World Heritage

Australia's involvement in the World Heritage Convention (WHC) has been significant, contributing to the preservation of nine iconic properties listed for their outstanding universal value. These include Kakadu National Park, Great Barrier Reef, and Purnululu National Park, each inscribed under specific criteria such as natural beauty, ecological significance, or cultural heritage. The chapter highlights Australia's role in the WHC processes, including the List of World Heritage in Danger (LWHD), which identifies properties at risk of losing their values due to serious threats. By examining these properties—ranging from rainforests and reefs to fossil sites and islands—the study underscores Australia's diverse contributions to global heritage conservation, emphasizing both natural and cultural landmarks that reflect the country's unique ecological and historical richness.

Aplin, G. (2017). Australia and World Heritage. Geographies of Australian Heritages, 25–44. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781351157520-3