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Peter Bille Larsen is a Senior Researcher in the Department of Social Anthropology at the University of Zurich. His work is distinguished by a strong interest in critical theory, environmental anthropology, and political ecology. He focuses on the intersection of environmental conservation and social equity concerns, working in the realms of environmental governance and international human rights. His fieldwork is primarily centered in the Peruvian Amazon and Vietnam, where he collaborates with international organizations, NGOs, and community-based entities to foster policy-oriented action research. Currently, Larsen's research centers on heritage development in Southeast Asia, particularly in Vietnam. He is a member of the Swiss National UNESCO Commission and presides over the Interface Commission of the Swiss Anthropological Association, which aims to enhance anthropological engagement with pressing societal challenges. He has published several notable works including "World Heritage Human Rights" (Earthscan) and "The Anthropology of Conservation NGOs" (Palgrave), and continues to work on various research projects that explore the heritage landscapes of Southeast Asian communities and the understanding of heritage development.
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