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truly safeguard intangible cultural heritage, and ensure that it continues to evolve,
it is necessary to facilitate its functional use. The threats to heritage are, at least
in part, a result of contemporary social and economic activities and therefore
approaches to the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage must engage with
the broader pressures placed upon it. Thus, Pacific SIDS would do well to integrate
heritage conservation with broader socio-economic and environmental objectives.
Simultaneously, approaches to sustainable development would ideally facilitate the
maintenance of cultural heritage, rather than threaten it.
Conclusion
Pacific island states have a rich cultural heritage which has to date received limited
global recognition. This cultural heritage is now under considerable threat and
concerted effort is essential if it is to be safeguarded. Pacific SIDS have come a long
way in establishing programs specifically aimed at protecting their intangible cul-
tural heritage. Many are now in the process of developing specific cultural laws,
policies and strategies. Lacunae still remain, however, and international law such as
the CSICH offer opportunities to fill these gaps. This chapter has identified the
ways in which CSICH might be utilized by the Pacific region SIDS to boost their
existing programs and catalyse further action. It is clear, though, that effort is
needed at all levels of governance to ensure that this region's rich culture heritage
is globally recognized, viably safeguarded and sustainably utilized by and for present
and future generations.
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