Navigating a Just and Feasible Coal Transition: Policy Mix and Local Responses in China
Public participation has become an essential element of effective cultural heritage governance globally. This lecture introduces the legal framework and practical operation of heritage protection in China in relation to tangible and intangible cultural heritage, while considering how Chinese practices align with international heritage norms. It provides an overview of the role of public participation in China’s heritage protection and its implications for identity, authenticity, and rights. The lecture then examines the historic alum-mining landscape of Fanshan in Zhejiang Province as a case study, focusing on the gap between formal institutional channels for participation and communities’ sustained influence on heritage decision-making, particularly regarding access to information, representation, and governmental accountability.
Biography
Stefan Gruber
Stefan Gruber is a Distinguished Professor and Luojia Chair at Wuhan University. He is based at the School of Law, where he serves as Associate Dean and is responsible for promoting internationalisation, cross-institutional agreements, and international colla- boration at both Wuhan University and the School of Law.
Yunru Peng
Yunru Peng is a PhD student in inter- national environmental law at Wuhan University School of Law.
