Patrimonio mundial en contextos rurales. Reflexiones y recomendaciones para su gestión (v. 2.0)

A collaborative effort among nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites (WHS) in rural Spain and Portugal has identified three critical challenges: climate change, depopulation, and sustainable management. The study, led by the Ministry of Culture of Spain and focusing on Las Médulas—a unique WHS in León—highlights practical measures implemented to address these issues. These include strategies for resilience against environmental changes, community engagement to combat rural decline, and the adoption of sustainable practices that balance conservation with economic viability. This research provides actionable insights for other rural WHS facing similar pressures, emphasizing the need for adaptive management frameworks that integrate ecological, social, and cultural dimensions.

Andonegui Navarro, Mariola, Chaín Pérez, Manuel, Corpas Cívicos, Nekbet, Fernández Palacios, Alfonso, Fuentes Ferrera, Demetrio, Jiménez Díaz, Pablo E., Jurado Merchán, Raquel, Orejas Saco del Valle, Almudena, Posse, Patrícia, Rivero González, Carolina M., Romero Perona, Damián, Royo Lasarte, José, Serpa, Vanda MA., Teles, Helena, & Trasobares Ruiz, Victoria E. (2026). Patrimonio mundial en contextos rurales. Reflexiones y recomendaciones para su gestión (v. 2.0). DIGITAL.CSIC. https://doi.org/10.20350/DIGITALCSIC/18543