Document Type : Research Paper

Author

• Mahdi Karimi

Asian Cultural Documentation Center, Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Integrating insights from cultural geography into peacebuilding practices can significantly enhance their effectiveness. By focusing on these insights from cultural geography, peacebuilders can create communities that are not only resilient to conflicts but also thrive through diversity and cooperation. Understanding the social, historical, and spatial dimensions of these concepts allows for the development of more precise and impactful approaches to establishing and maintaining peace in different societies. Accordingly, the present article, relying on a descriptive-explanatory method, examines the interaction between cultural geography and peacebuilding and argues that by embracing and recognizing aspects such as cultural identity, place-making, cultural heritage, intercultural dialogue, the importance of bottom-up peacebuilding, and understanding the significance of the environment, peacebuilding efforts can create environments where diverse communities coexist peacefully. These strategies not only address immediate conflicts but also contribute to a long-term resilience and social cohesion. In a world still grappling with numerous challenges, learning lessons from cultural geography as fundamental principles will be effective in shaping a peaceful future.

Keywords

• Culture
• Cultural Geography
• Cultural Studies
• Culture of Peace
• Peacebuilding

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