Sophia Magazine Vol.17

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15SOPHIA PEOPLE #17Programme Specialist forWorld Heritage Convention,UNESCONao Hayashi of UNESCO has been engaged since 2002 in the preservation and restora-tion of world heritage sites and museum collections. At the same time, she also trained oth-ers in this field. Ensuring that such legacies will be “gifts to the future” requires more than simply protection — actions must involve careful understanding of the local population, the social context, and particular developmental needs. Hayashi spoke about the difficul-ties and rewards of her career, and reflected on what she learned as a student at Sophia.Nao HayashiWorld Heritage as “Gift to the Future:”Protecting and Preserving Value for Posterity