This book explores the opportunities and challenges associated with the
legal protection of World Heritage sites in the Pacific Islands. It
argues that the small Pacific representation on the World Heritage List
is in part due to a lack of strong legal frameworks for heritage
conservation, putting such sites under threat. Providing a comprehensive
analysis of the nomination, listing and protection of the Solomon Island
World Heritage Site, it examines the implementation of the World
Heritage Convention in the Pacific context. It explores how the
international community's broadening interpretation of the notion of
'outstanding universal value' has increased the potential for Pacific
heritage to be classified as 'World Heritage'. This book also analyses
the protection regime established by the Convention, and the World
Heritage Committee's approach to heritage conservation, identifying
challenges associated with the protection of Pacific Island heritage.