Cultural Advancement Strategy: Realities, Paradigms, and Policy Orientations in Managing UNESCO Cultural Heritage

Abstract

This study explores the management and preservation of cultural heritage in Indonesia, focusing on the challenges and strategies used to safeguard cultural assets. Using a qualitative approach through literature review and library research, the paper examines existing data on the conservation, development, and utilization of heritage sites. The findings reveal that while significant progress has been made in heritage preservation, challenges such as urbanization, overtourism, and climate change continue to threaten these sites. Institutional frameworks like the Cultural Heritage Preservation Centre (BPCB) play a key role through documentation, restoration, and community engagement. However, the study emphasizes the need for stronger community involvement, sustainable tourism strategies, and the integration of digital technologies and disaster mitigation measures. It also highlights the necessity of a balanced policy framework that incorporates ecological, academic, and economic perspectives for sustainable cultural heritage management in Indonesia. This research contributes to understanding the intersection of policy, community engagement, and sustainability in cultural heritage management.