The course examines the interrelated concepts of cultural/environmental resources and development through international conventions and treaties as well as national (Greek) legislation. Development models, relevant cultural policy theories and examples of administrating cultural and environmental resources within the context of local and regional sustainable development are presented, highlighting Culture as a pillar of sustainable development. The challenges and risks arising from managing cultural/environmental resources within a developmental framework are discussed, through examples from the national and international spheres. Ways to sustainably administrate tangible and intangible cultural resources are discussed, focusing on the resources’ potential to support sustainable development. The course is supported by rich material and actual examples from the national and international field.