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geRMaNy – a FORWaRd-lOOkiNg PaRtNeR FOR WORld HeRitage CHalleNges
Constructing World Heritage
The contributors to the volume Constructing World
Heritage reveal numerous aspects of the protection and
the use of Cultural and Natural World Heritage which
have been identified and recently discussed by experts.
Especially, new perspectives on heritage which consider
cultural diversity, intangible heritage and cultural
landscapes are at the centre of the discussion. Dynamic
exchanges between heritage and cultural diversity pose
essential questions concerning identity. The conflicting
field of tangible and intangible heritage assigns new
tasks and problems to be solved to experts. And the
cultural landscapes allow new perceptions and interpretations
when considered as the result of interactions
between man and the environment. The authors offer
new perspectives based on related disciplines, such as
history of art or ethnology, and present practical examples
of heritage management.
Editors: Marie-Theres Albert, Sieglinde Gauer-Lietz. Cottbus
2006. Published in German and English
Nature and Culture – Ambivalent
Dimensions of Our Heritage
Nature and Culture – Ambivalent Dimensions of our
Heritage was published on the occasion of the 30 th anniversary
of the most successful UNESCO Programme,
the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World
Cultural and Natural Heritage. The international symposium
bearing the same name which was carried out
in Potsdam in 2002 provided the intellectual basis of
this volume. The authors deal with the multi-faceted
relation between nature and culture. In a critical manner,
they assess how heritage is appropriated by different
vested interests. The authors analyze historic processes
as well as recent discussions from European and non-
European perspectives. The analyses of different perceptions
of culture and nature facilitate the discussion
on how culture and nature can be preserved and which
concepts are viable for the future.
Editors: German Commission for UNESCO, Bonn; Brandenburg
University of Technology, Cottbus 2002. Published in
German and English
“ The course in Cottbus was a fantastic
experience. Some of its advantages
included the international students and
the high-quality visiting lecturers. I am a
restorer for antiques and art. Attending
“World Heritage Studies” prepared me for
my professional objectives. I really look
forward to applying my newly-acquired
knowledge to practical activities and to
working in the conservation
of heritage
and identity on an
international level. ˮ
Ellen Lekka, Greece
“ During my studies in Caracas, I dealt
with the concept of Heritage conservation.
The University City of Caracas is
a Modern Architecture UNESCO World
Heritage site. I wanted to find out more
about the conservation and management
of towns. In the course in Cottbus, I
analysed the Management
Plan of the
University City of
Caracas. ˮ
Henry Crescini,
Venezuela
“ At a workshop at my university in Delhi,
I met professors from the University of
Cottbus. I was particularly interested in
gaining extensive understanding of heritage,
so the multidisciplinary approach
of “World Heritage Studies” awoke my
interest. At the Brandenburg University
of Technology (BTU), I gained professional
experience in the establishment of
management and conservation plans for
Heritage sites. Cottbus is ideal for students.
The university and the town offer a
wide range of activities. As a foreigner in
this small town in Eastern Germany,
I have had practically
no negative
experiences at all. ˮ
Smriti Pant, India
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