International Conference on the Greater Lumbini Area Concludes with action Plan for Sustainable Heritage and Development
"The Lumbini Development Trust remains committed to working with all stakeholders to safeguard the Outstanding Universal Value, authenticity and integrity of Lumbini, while improving pilgrimage facilities, visitor experiences, accessibility, environmental sustainability, wellness and local economic opportunities." - Gyanin Rai, Officiating Member Secretary, Lumbini Development Trust.
"Lumbini is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a sacred place of peace that speaks to people around the world. How do we welcome visitors while protecting its spiritual value, supporting local communities, and making tourism a source of learning, peace, and wellness? Through this conference, we aim to deliver practical ideas that safeguard Lumbini’s sacred character while bringing real economic benefits to local small businesses and workers." -Jaco du Toit, UNESCO Representative to Nepal.
“Lumbini’s value goes far beyond bricks and archaeology; it lies in its unique spiritual character as a living sacred landscape. Conservation and development must therefore go hand in hand. Through the Greater Lumbini Area Development Initiative, our aim is to support the Government of Nepal in protecting Lumbini’s extraordinary heritage while improving infrastructure, strengthening the visitor experience, and creating meaningful economic opportunities for local communities. Ultimately, Lumbini’s future depends on ensuring that its people benefit from its development while its spiritual and cultural significance is protected for generations to come.”- Elad Shenfeld, Senior Disaster Risk Management Specialist, World Bank Group
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