via Proccedings of KAPI, 30 December 2023: The Palawan Island Palaeohistory Research Project in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines, has evolved over two decades from conventional archaeological research to a comprehensive community engagement and heritage conservation initiative. Confronted with challenges like looting and vandalism, the project has fostered public appreciation of archaeology, leading to enhanced local stewardship of heritage sites. Paper by Lewis and Paz.
In this article we reflect on how the Palawan Island Palaeohistory Research Project has been working with local communities in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines over two decades on sustainable eco- and heritage tourism, expanding out from and incorporating our archaeological research-driven projects into community heritage, local education and outreach, training, and economic and social support. Using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a foil, we assess where we see resilience—and not—in light of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic travel bans and lockdowns.
