Keywords
regional development policy
cultural tourism
economic resilience
sustainable development
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Abstract
This article assesses the role of cultural heritage capital in achieving social, economic and environmental resilience within regional sustainable development policy. It highlights the importance of cultural heritage in enhancing regional resilience, especially in the face of contemporary political and environmental challenges. The study results suggest that increasing awareness of cultural heritage can drive resilience in sustainable development. Two key approaches are presented: the impact of cultural heritage on economic resilience in the context of disasters and the role of cultural tourism. Desk research and analysis of best practices were applied to identify social, economic, and environmental benefits from cultural heritage capital, which can strengthen integrated regional resilience. The article underscores the necessity of adapting heritage conservation strategies to address climate change, enhancing long-term economic resilience. Its originality lies in positioning cultural heritage capital as the resilience factor, demonstrating how it can support the recovery and sustainable development of regional economies during crises.
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