Conservation management plans have a pivotal role in the preservation and sustainable management of natural and historic resources. These plans serve as detailed frameworks for implementing conservation management strategies and objectives. Recognizing the paramount importance of Conservation Management Plans (CMPs) in safeguarding cultural heritage, this study examines heritage conservation management plans set out in heritage conservation legislation in several countries around the world.
Using a descriptive analytical approach and dissecting the legal frameworks, operational tactics, and resulting impacts, the researcher examined conservation management plans within heritage conservation laws in South Africa, New Zealand, and Egypt.
Given the abundance of cultural heritage in Egypt and the need to preserve it, this research evaluates the effectiveness and shortcomings of current management plans outlined in relevant legislation. Drawing on global models, the study formulates tailored recommendations aimed at strengthening heritage conservation management plans in Egypt.
These recommendations include legislative reviews, strengthening institutional capacities, enhancing community participation, and enhancing international cooperation. By addressing pivotal challenges and benefiting from exemplary practices observed in diverse legal contexts.