Project

Introduction of Technologies on Characteristic Analysis and Conservation Management in Agricultural Heritage Systems

The project will develop conservation management indicators and guidelines on evaluating the sustainability of agricultural heritage systems.

Date Published
2 Apr 2018
Expected Start Date
01 Jan 2018
Expected End Date
31 Mar 2022
Project Type
Research
Project Status
Active

This is a 3-year joint research project between the United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) and the Rural Development Administration of the Republic of Korea (RDA) on conducting characteristic analysis of agricultural heritage system, development of conservation management indicators and guidelines on evaluation of sustainability related to these agricultural heritage systems. Research methodologies include field surveys, application of tools and conduct of international symposiums and High-Level Training and Experience Sharing on GIAHS workshops in Korea and Japan.

Project Manager
Dr. Tsunao Watanabe

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