September 28, 2025Open Access

Mapping the nexus of sustainability and cultural heritage: a systematic review and empirical analysis

Key Points

The study reveals a connection between sustainability and cultural heritage, emphasizing urban heritage as a central theme.
Key findings show that sustainable tourism and conservation are prevalent, driven largely by technology and community participation.
Analysis employs CiteSpace to systematically review contributions from Italy and China, highlighting their leadership in this area.
The research indicates a need for community co-governance and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance cultural sustainability.

Abstract

This study maps the nexus between sustainability and cultural heritage using CiteSpace. Urban heritage dominates, with rising focus on geoheritage and biocultural heritage. Italy and China lead in cross-disciplinary contributions. Sustainable tourism, conservation, and policy prevail, enhanced by technology and community participation. Cultural sustainability anchors discourse, advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11. Future priorities: technological empowerment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community co-governance unlocking heritage's sustainable potential.

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