ABSTRACT
“Diversity” resonates as a pivotal concept, honouring cultural intricacies, whether rooted or relocated due to migration. Global policies embraced cultural diversity in the 1980s, culminating in UNESCO's 2001 Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity. This principle underpins modern heritage strategies, nurturing intercultural dialogues and sustainable development. Migration's history shapes multicultural societies, necessitating evolved approaches. Initial assimilation models yielded mixed results, pushing for social policies promoting dialogue, coexistence, and individual identity. Cosmopolitanism, heralded by contemporary philosophers, suggests unity through shared human experiences. The World Heritage Convention's universalist roots have posed challenges in embracing diversity. While the 2011 Historic Urban Landscape Recommendation and evolving policies acknowledge diversity, existing frameworks still lean on Western paradigms. Considering heritage as a resource for future generations spotlights intergenerational justice. Philosophers like John Rawls underscore the responsibility to preserve for those yet to come. This principle gains urgency amid sustainable development and environmental concerns, crucial as heritage stewardship grapples with finite cultural and natural resources.
