Stevns Klint – Towards UNESCO World Heritage

Project Title: Stevns Klint – Towards World Heritage

Location: Østsjællands Museum, Stevns Klint, Denmark
Date: 2012 – 2013
Role: Project Leader and Concept Developer
Concept: Creation of a research-based mediation concept to support Stevns Klint’s UNESCO World Heritage designation.
Key Elements: Development of an interpretive plan focusing on both the geological and cultural significance of Stevns Klint. By integrating landscape interpretation and a digital communication strategy, it sought to communicate the site’s unique qualities and support sustainable tourism.
Collaborators: Tove Damholt, Museum Director, Østsjællands Museum, with support from Region Sjælland and the Nordea Foundation.
Audience or Impact: Enhanced public awareness of Stevns Klint’s natural heritage, supporting local identity and sustainable tourism development in the region.

In this project, I applied insights gained during my Ph.D., focusing on the role of cultural heritage in identity formation and environmental awareness. My postdoc work on Stevns Klint allowed me to delve deeper into these themes, employing them in a real-world setting where cultural and natural heritage intersected. Through the project, I explored how mediation strategies can foster a greater appreciation of natural sites and support efforts toward international recognition.

Working alongside Tove Damholt and our team, I developed the concept report, which contributed to Stevns Klint’s successful UNESCO application and its realization. By bridging academic insights with practical museum communication, I contributed to developing a visitor-centered approach, which combined multiple modes of visiting, participation and engagement.