Research Locations

 

The project investigates the role that cultural heritage plays in advancing local economic development and social and environmental resilience in the following locations:

 

Mediterranean

Malta

Marsamxett harbour

City of Valletta, UNESCO World Heritage. © Pedro Pombo

Indian Ocean

Comoros

Comoros

Moheli Island, Mwali Biosphere Reserve. © Adobe Stock Images

 

Mayotte

Mayotte

Lagoon, Mayotte Marine National Park. © Adobe Stock Images

Mauritius Island


The Republic of Mauritius. Independent since 1968. The capital city is Port-Louis, on the Northwest coast of the island of Mauritius.

 

Mauritius

Le Morne Cultural Landscape. © Pedro Pombo

 

Réunion

Réunion (Cilaos)

Pitons, cirques and remparts, World Natural Heritage. © Adobe Stock Images

 

Seychelles

Seychelles

Aldabra Atoll, World Natural Heritage. Ron Van Oers. 2015. © UNESCO


https://www.um.edu.mt/projects/eco-heritages/researchlocations/