Heritage as a bellwether for Peace: developing community-based indicators in conflict-affected contexts
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This paper explores the development of community-based heritage indicators for peace, drawing on a collaborative project between an academic researcher and international heritage body. The approach discussed adapts the Everyday Peace Indicators (EPI) methodology for a heritage setting, demonstrating the value of innovative cross-sectoral use of tools and ideas to support heritage professionals working in conflict-affected contexts. Through an examination of the theoretical underpinnings, methodological adaptations and implementation challenges, the paper highlights the potential of heritage as a culturally situated lens for understanding peace. It also reflects on the complexities of engaging with ‘the local’ in peacebuilding and heritage work, and the implications for policy and practice.
Author: Elly Harrowell
Institution: Coventry University
Language: English
Subfield: Archeology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7140512615