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  • Investment Leverage for Adaptive Reuse of Cultural Heritage

    Delve into a comprehensive exploration of sustainable finance and circular investment principles within the realm of European Heritage. This insightful piece navigates the landscape of cultural heritage adaptive reuse, emphasizing the integration of social enterprise activities and long-term investment horizons. By highlighting the significance of collaborative capital leverage and the development of financial instruments, the article sheds light on the potential for sustainable practices in the preservation and revitalization of cultural heritage sites. The narrative unfolds with a focus on the European Investment Bank’s advocacy for a ‘New Heritage Deal

    Systemic Innovation Areas for Heritage-Led Rural Regeneration: A Multilevel Repository of Best Practices

    Delve into a comprehensive exploration of heritage-led rural regeneration practices within the European landscape. This article highlights the importance of active public participation in landscape protection and heritage conservation, emphasizing the role of participatory management in rural renaissance initiatives. It introduces a systemic innovation areas (SIAs) paradigm as a model for sustainable rural development, addressing challenges and opportunities, including those posed by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. The research methodology employed in the study aligns with the “smart practice” approach, focusing on identifying mechanisms and successful case studies in heritage-led rural

    A participatory approach for “circular” adaptive reuse of cultural heritage. Building a heritage community in Salerno, Italy

    Delve into a comprehensive exploration of cultural heritage preservation and adaptive reuse strategies within the European context. The article underscores the pivotal role of community engagement and stakeholder collaboration in safeguarding and revitalizing cultural heritage assets. It advocates for the establishment of a heritage community driven by active participation and a shared vision for sustainable heritage conservation. The narrative unfolds with a focus on the inclusive nature of heritage preservation, emphasising the collective right of individuals to benefit from and contribute to cultural heritage initiatives. By fostering a sense of

    Carta do Porto Santo: La cultura y la promoción de la democracia: por una ciudadanía cultural europea

    The Porto Santo Conference, an initiative under the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union, introduces the Porto Santo Charter as a guiding framework for cultural democracy in Europe. Addressed to policymakers at various levels, cultural and educational organisations, and European citizens, the Charter aims to emphasise the cultural sector’s impact on strengthening democracy, aligning with the goals outlined in the Action Plan for European Democracy. In response to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Charter recognises the transformative power of culture in achieving common objectives

    Carta do Porto Santo: A cultura e a promoção da democracia: para uma cidadania cultural europeia

    The Porto Santo Conference, an initiative under the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union, introduces the Porto Santo Charter as a guiding framework for cultural democracy in Europe. Addressed to policymakers at various levels, cultural and educational organisations, and European citizens, the Charter aims to emphasise the cultural sector’s impact on strengthening democracy, aligning with the goals outlined in the Action Plan for European Democracy. In response to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Charter recognises the transformative power of culture in achieving common objectives

    Porto Santo Charter: Culture and the Promotion of Democracy: Towards a European Cultural Citizenship

    The Porto Santo Conference, an initiative under the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union, introduces the Porto Santo Charter as a guiding framework for cultural democracy in Europe. Addressed to policymakers at various levels, cultural and educational organisations, and European citizens, the Charter aims to emphasise the cultural sector’s impact on strengthening democracy, aligning with the goals outlined in the Action Plan for European Democracy. In response to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Charter recognises the transformative power of culture in achieving common objectives

    Computational methods and rural cultural & natural heritage: A review

    Delve into the realm of computational methods applied to rural sustainable development and cultural heritage in Europe with a comprehensive exploration of innovative strategies and paradigms. This insightful article navigates the intricate landscape of heritage-based regeneration plans, shedding light on the transformative potential of rural areas as hubs for sustainable development. By scrutinising the interplay between computational methods and heritage preservation, the article uncovers a nuanced understanding of how technology can predict and optimise regeneration strategies. The study meticulously categorises the types of cultural heritage applications, emphasising the importance of

    Pluralizing the Anthropocene: The Need to Respect Nature and its Limits

    This conversation focuses on the notion of Anthropocene and the need to respect nature and its limits. The pandemic we are experiencing highlights the excess and irrationality of our production and consumption system, exposing an evident merging of ecological and health crises. We are victims of an economic system that has been asserting itself in a growing blindness before the planetary limits, and that does nothing in the face of the health consequences of the obsession with profit. The development model on which all economic activity is based generates colossal

    Legislación e innovación educativa en la gestión del patrimonio arqueológico de las islas Canarias

    This insightful study investigates the role of heritage education within the legislative and educational framework of the Canary Islands, offering valuable insights into ongoing initiatives aimed at prioritising heritage within the education system. Through qualitative observation, the study uncovers a noticeable discrepancy in the integration of archaeological heritage across various educational levels, particularly noting its limited presence in primary education settings. The analysis suggests the need for a more comprehensive integration of archaeological heritage into curricula, advocating for a competency-based and inclusive educational approach. Such an approach would position heritage

    Portugal National Report: UNESCO Man & the Biosphere Programme (2020)

    This report provides an overview of the activities and achievements of the Paul do Boquilobo Biosphere Reserve (PBBR) in 2020. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the PBBR managed to implement and develop various strategies in line with the MaB Program objectives. Governance actions included holding virtual meetings to discuss and plan the reserve’s strategy, identifying financial partners for economic sustainability, and implementing a budget funded by donations. Development efforts in 2020 focused on projects like the Optimus Prime initiative, promoting local food products, conducting guided visits with

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