Business, World Heritage and Conflict Risk

Using a data and social science research tool called the Business & Conflict Barometer, Meskell and Henisz aim to predict conflict risk around World Heritage sites before it escalates. By identifying the relationship between themes and organizations that drive regional conflict at the local level, Meskell and Henisz will provide proactive guidance towards actions that business, public or civil society organizations might take to deescalate impending regional tensions. This early warning allows quicker reallocation of resources to these organizations and increases the probability of preserving the 1,121 protected sites on the Cultural Heritage List for future generations.