Greater Lumbini conference adopts action plan for sustainable heritage development
Summary
The International Conference on the Greater Lumbini Area ended in Kathmandu with a joint communiqué calling for sustainable heritage conservation, community participation and carefully planned development in the region. The recommendations will guide future government programmes, including the World Bank-financed Greater Lumbini Area Development Project.
Key Points
- The three-day International Conference on the Greater Lumbini Area concluded with an action-oriented joint communiqué on sustainable heritage conservation and development.
- The event was organized by the Government of Nepal with UNESCO, the Lumbini Development Trust and the World Bank, and brought together more than 150 participants.
- Participants urged protection of Lumbini’s sacred character, stronger community involvement, and development planning that balances heritage, livelihoods and environmental safeguards.
- The communiqué also called for restoration of the Maya Devi Temple and other ancient remains, along with studies and plans before approving infrastructure projects.
