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The potential of the contextual database ODIS for local and regional historical research in West Flanders

7 October 2023

The ODIS (Onderzoekssteunpunt en Databank Intermediaire Structuren) project is a research support and database initiative for intermediate structures in Flanders, Belgium. It details ODIS’s inception in 2000, its establishment as a nonprofit anchored in multiple universities by 2006, and its renewal phases, including a major update from 2022 to 2027 funded by the FWO (Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek). The database, operational since 2003 and significantly updated in 2013, serves as Belgium’s largest historical database, covering a wide range of subjects from politics and social movements to art, culture, and education. It

Prague Manifesto: For a Value-based and Culture-driven Europe

5 October 2023

This manifesto strongly urges leaders at all levels of European governance and heritage actors to fully recognise and harness the immense potential of cultural heritage. The Prague Manifesto proposes seven actionable initiatives for culture and heritage to contribute significantly to building a value-based and culture-driven Europe. It underscores the critical need to invest in training and employing the next generation of heritage professionals and custodians. Additionally, it highlights the intrinsic relationship between promoting culture, protecting cultural heritage, and addressing the environmental challenges posed by climate change. Moreover, the manifesto stresses

Breakfast@Sustainability’s: Cultural Heritage as a driver of Circular Tourism

5 October 2023

What is ‘circular cultural tourism’ and how can it contribute to sustainable regional development in Europe? The 42nd edition of ICLEI’s flagship Breakfast at Sustainability’s series took place on 5 October 2023, bringing together representatives of EU institutions, cultural experts, regional officers, and tourism stakeholders to discuss the unexplored potential of cultural heritage as a driver of circular tourism. As Europe’s regions are recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism sector, and as global trends are transforming the travel industry, it was a timely moment to

Kentsel Krizlerde Kültür Varlıklarının Dayanıklılığı Çalıştayı: Tarihi Yarımada Hinterlandında Ahi Çelebi Sıbyan Mektebi Üzerine Bir Politika Önerisi

1 October 2023

The Workshop Report on the Resilience of Cultural Heritage in Urban Crises documents a significant collaborative effort spearheaded by the Istanbul Citizens’ Council Working Group on Urban Culture & Cultural Heritage. This workshop, held with a focus on the Ahi Çelebi Sıbyan School situated in the hinterland of the Historic Peninsula, convened on September 14, 2023, to address pressing issues surrounding the preservation and resilience of this historical site. At the heart of the workshop’s agenda was the development of a comprehensive framework for enhancing the resilience of the Ahi

Contested Heritage. A multilevel analysis of the securitization of heritage and its challenges for EU and UN actorness (COHERE)

30 September 2023

In recent times, Eastern Europe has faced emerging heritage policy forms. Both European and international entities have explored heritage diplomacy’s benefits within the European Neighbourhood area. However, the concept of heritage securitization, highlighted by researchers, involves states and organizations framing cultural heritage as a security issue amidst conflicts. This phenomenon is notable in Central and Eastern Europe, where entities from Ukraine, Estonia, the Czech Republic, and Russia engage in security-based heritage disputes. This study aims to assess how the European Union and the United Nations, as heritage diplomacy participants, respond

Position Paper “Youth for the future of cultural heritage in Europe”

29 September 2023

The position paper titled “Youth for the future of cultural heritage in Europe” highlights the critical role of young individuals in safeguarding and promoting cultural heritage, especially in light of challenges posed by climate change, digital transformation and necessity for building resilience within the sector. Stemming from the momentum of the 2022 European Year of Youth, this paper continues efforts to amplify young people’s voices and priorities regarding cultural heritage preservation. It underscores themes such as inclusivity, collaboration, intergenerational dialogue, capacity building within the sector, and the integration of emerging

Reimagining the Anthropocene: Putting Culture and Heritage at the Heart of Climate Action

28 September 2023

On 28 September the European Heritage Hub held a half-day Forum entitled ‘Reimagining the Anthropocene’ focused on culture-based solutions to climate change. The Forum took place just weeks after the UN’s Global Stocktake Report confirmed that contemporary climate policy is failing to keep the promise of 1.5° alive and to deliver fit-for-purpose adaptation. These same policies often overlook the historic and cultural origins of climate change and the socio-cultural enabling conditions of transformative climate action. Over four panels, speakers explored the relationship between these two issues at The Human Safety

Climate Change Adaptation and Historic Settlements: Evidence from the Old Town of Corfu.

27 September 2023

The Old Town of Corfu is an excellent example of a historic town and a World Heritage Site, distinguished by its authentic and unique character, as reflected in its Venetian-era fortifications and extensive historic building stock. Simultaneously, the Old Town of Corfu is also a vibrant modern city vulnerable to various pressures, including climate change. This paper aims to evaluate the effects of climate change on this modern city monument, assess its vulnerability using the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s methodology, and develop a comprehensive set of adaptation proposals. The

European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2023

25 September 2023

This annual publication includes descriptions, jury citations and contact details on the winners of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards. In 2023, Europe’s most prestigious awards for heritage went to 30 remarkable heritage achievements from 21 countries across the continent. Many of the winners serve as bright examples of how the principles of the EU’s New European Bauhaus can enrich the quality of our daily lives and living spaces. These winners perfectly respond to the call to collectively envision and achieve a more sustainable, more inclusive and more

Climate Change vs Cultural Heritage: An Adaptation Strategy for the Archaeological Site of Ancient Messene

25 September 2023

This article examines the effects of climate change on archaeological sites, using as a case study the archaeological site of Ancient Messene in Greece, and proposes an integrated adaptation strategy. In order to determine the site’s most significant risks, a climate data analysis was conducted, taking into account three different climate emission scenarios (Representative Concentration Pathways) and two future periods (2031-2060, 2071-2100). The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) vulnerability assessment methodology was adopted to assess the vulnerability of the archaeological site to the effects of climate change. This is

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The potential of the contextual database ODIS for local and regional historical research in West Flanders

Prague Manifesto: For a Value-based and Culture-driven Europe

Breakfast@Sustainability’s: Cultural Heritage as a driver of Circular Tourism

Kentsel Krizlerde Kültür Varlıklarının Dayanıklılığı Çalıştayı: Tarihi Yarımada Hinterlandında Ahi Çelebi Sıbyan Mektebi Üzerine Bir Politika Önerisi

Contested Heritage. A multilevel analysis of the securitization of heritage and its challenges for EU and UN actorness (COHERE)

Reimagining the Anthropocene: Putting Culture and Heritage at the Heart of Climate Action

Climate Change Adaptation and Historic Settlements: Evidence from the Old Town of Corfu.

European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2023

Climate Change vs Cultural Heritage: An Adaptation Strategy for the Archaeological Site of Ancient Messene

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