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City of Aarhus Cultural Strategy 2021-2024. Aarhus – Culture in our Heart, our Eyes on the World

24 February 2021

This strategy explores the significance of heritage as a driver of cultural identity, social cohesion, and sustainable development. It highlights the importance of safeguarding and promoting diverse heritage assets, including historic sites, traditions, and intangible cultural heritage, to ensure their preservation for future generations. Additionally, it addresses the challenges and opportunities associated with heritage conservation and management in a rapidly evolving global context. The City of Aarhus has been pioneering in initiatives including Climate as an overarching theme for cultural work – with regard to the strategic documents or establishing

Estratégia de Longo Prazo para a Renovação dos Edifícios (ELPRE)

3 February 2021

The document outlines a Long-Term Strategy for Building Renovation (ELPRE) in alignment with the EU Directive 2010/31/UE, focusing on energy performance and decarbonization goals. The strategy requires Member States to establish a long-term plan to support the renovation of residential and non-residential buildings by 2050, aiming for a decarbonized and highly energy-efficient building stock. This transformation includes converting existing buildings into Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings (NZEB) and setting indicative targets for 2030, 2040, and 2050 to meet EU energy efficiency objectives. To develop and implement the ELPRE, an analysis of energy

LOI n° 2021-85 du 29 janvier 2021 visant à définir et protéger le patrimoine sensoriel des campagnes françaises

30 January 2021

This legislation focuses on defining and safeguarding the sensory heritage of rural areas in France. It introduces measures to recognize and protect the unique sounds and smells that characterise these regions, emphasising their cultural significance. The law highlights the role of regional heritage inventory services in studying and preserving the cultural identity and agricultural practices of rural territories. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of understanding and valuing the diverse heritage, including both tangible and intangible aspects, within rural landscapes. The legislation aims to enhance knowledge and appreciation of cultural heritage,

Cultural Heritage Management and Protection in V4 Countries

1 January 2021

The report on the management and protection of cultural heritage, prepared by the Expert Working Group on Cultural Heritage of the Visegrad Countries brings together 30 years’ experience in historic preservation and the expertise of specialists from across the region. It helps to understand the long journey from the underfunded and centralised monument protection systems in several post-communist states to the modern forms of heritage preservation – integrated into the activities of local authorities and open to the participation of civil societies. The purpose of this report is to observe

National Volunteering Strategy (2021 – 2025)

1 January 2021

The National Volunteering Strategy 2021-2025 is a comprehensive policy that recognises, supports, and promotes the unique value and contribution of volunteers in Irish society. This strategy outlines an agreed and ambitious vision to put the best possible supports and infrastructure in place so that volunteers and volunteer bodies continue to prosper. Its purpose is to ensure that the role of volunteers is valued and that they are provided with suitable supports, infrastructure, and training to develop sustainable, inclusive, and vibrant communities. The policy emphasises on the importance of involving, keeping,

Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2021 Technical Guidance

1 January 2021

This technical guidance document provides a comprehensive overview of the European Union (Energy Performance of Buildings) Regulations 2021, which relate to the energy performance of existing non-residential buildings. The guidance is intended to assist those involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings in ensuring compliance with the relevant requirements of the Regulations. The document contains valuable information on the application of the Regulations to various building types, as well as guidance on specific topics such as electric vehicle recharging infrastructure and building automation and control systems. The guidance

Climate Action Plan 2021

1 January 2021

Climate change is an existential threat to the planet, the ecosystems, and the people living in it. The impact of climate change is already affecting every aspect of our lives, including heritage preservation and conservation. In this regard, the attached policy document is a roadmap that outlines Ireland’s strategy to combat climate change. The document outlines the government’s commitment to achieving a 51% reduction in Ireland’s overall greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and net-zero emissions no later than 2050. The text provides a detailed framework to ensure the necessary structures

A Living Tradition: a strategy to enhance the understanding, care and handing on of our built vernacular heritage

1 January 2021

This strategy document provides a comprehensive overview of Ireland’s built vernacular heritage, emphasizing the importance of understanding, conserving, and passing on this cultural legacy. It highlights the significance of vernacular buildings, traditional crafts, and their relationship with the environment. The document outlines a three-year strategy with three key themes: understanding, minding, and handing-on the built vernacular heritage. Each theme is supported by specific actions aimed at enhancing public engagement, providing reliable information, and assessing environmental performance. The strategy recognises the need for public dialogue to gauge the state of knowledge,

Loi du 25 juin 2021 portant création d’un pacte climat 2.0 avec les communes et portant modification de la loi modifiée du 15 décembre 2020 relative au climat

1 January 2021

This legislation focuses on promoting climate engagement within municipalities and encouraging actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate change, and enhance resource management efficiency. It introduces the concept of a “Pacte Climat 2.0” with municipalities, outlining specific criteria for certification categories and corresponding subsidies based on the level of achievement. The document aims to incentivize local governments to implement climate action plans and achieve certification through the “European Energy Award” program. One of the key aspects of this legislation is the allocation of subsidies to municipalities based on

Loi du 30 juillet 2021 portant création d’un pacte nature avec les communes et modifiant la loi modifiée du 31 mai 1999 portant institution d’un fonds pour la protection de l’environnement

1 January 2021

This legislation establishes a “pacte nature” with municipalities in Luxembourg to enhance nature protection efforts. It focuses on preserving and restoring protected sources, increasing communal forest areas, and conserving biotope trees. The law outlines a point-based system for evaluating environmental measures, limiting the total points to 300 across various categories. One key aspect is the allocation of subsidies for nature protection programs and the certification of municipalities under the “pacte nature.” The law emphasises the importance of sustainable management of natural resources and the promotion of biodiversity conservation. It also

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Estratégia de Longo Prazo para a Renovação dos Edifícios (ELPRE)

LOI n° 2021-85 du 29 janvier 2021 visant à définir et protéger le patrimoine sensoriel des campagnes françaises

Cultural Heritage Management and Protection in V4 Countries

National Volunteering Strategy (2021 – 2025)

Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2021 Technical Guidance

Climate Action Plan 2021

A Living Tradition: a strategy to enhance the understanding, care and handing on of our built vernacular heritage

Loi du 25 juin 2021 portant création d’un pacte climat 2.0 avec les communes et portant modification de la loi modifiée du 15 décembre 2020 relative au climat

Loi du 30 juillet 2021 portant création d’un pacte nature avec les communes et modifiant la loi modifiée du 31 mai 1999 portant institution d’un fonds pour la protection de l’environnement

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