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  • Loi du 15 décembre 2020 relative au climat et modifiant la loi modifiée du 31 mai 1999 portant institution d’un fonds pour la protection de l’environnement

    This legislation outlines crucial measures aimed at addressing climate change and its impact on heritage sites. It emphasises the need for sustainable and environmentally friendly practices to protect cultural and natural heritage. The document introduces a comprehensive framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting climate resilience in heritage conservation efforts. One of the key themes highlighted in the legislation is the establishment of a climate governance structure to guide long-term strategies for heritage preservation. It mandates the development of adaptation strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change on

    Forvaltning av kirke, gravplass og kirkens omgivelser som kulturminne og kulturmiljø (Management of church, cemetery and church surroundings as cultural heritage and cultural environment)

    This legislation provides comprehensive guidelines for the preservation and management of cultural heritage sites, including churches, cemeteries, and their surroundings. The document focuses on the legal framework for heritage management and provides an overview of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices. The legislation provides guidance on how to handle restoration and conservation of heritage assets, with specific rules for churches and cemeteries. The document advises on how to categorise churches by their age and protect them appropriately. The document outlines construction guidelines, including setback distances for new buildings to minimise

    HES Unacceptable Actions Policy

    This policy outlines the actions considered unacceptable towards staff in the heritage sector, aiming to maintain a respectful and safe environment for all involved. It addresses behaviours such as verbal abuse, harassment, and unreasonable demands that hinder the organisation’s ability to provide services effectively. The document emphasises the importance of upholding the rights of both staff and individuals interacting with the heritage organisation. Key points include the identification of unacceptable actions, potential consequences for such behaviours, and the process for managing and restricting contact with individuals displaying inappropriate conduct. The

    2012. évi XXX. törvény a magyar nemzeti értékekről és a hungarikumokról

    A law on a complex system of local, regional and national values, called Hungarica. The law defines a system of local, regional and national heritage, which includes natural and cultural, tangible and intangible heritage values. Local and regional councils for the values must make lists and propose items to be regarded as a higher level values thus creating a hierarchy of Hungarian values. The national list is entitled Hungarica, the individual items called Hungaricum. Apart from the councils being responsible for the contents of the list and for the acknowledgement

    Decreto-Lei n.º 101-D/2020, de 7 de dezembro: Transposição das Diretivas (EU) relativas ao desempenho energético dos edifícios e à eficiência energética (Decree-Law no. 101-D/2020, of December 7: Transposition of the (EU) Directives on the energy performance of buildings and energy efficiency)

    This decree-law defines the requirements applicable to the design and renovation of buildings in order to ensure and promote the improvement of their energy performance and regulates the Energy Certification System for Buildings (SCE), transposing EU Directive 2018/844 and partially transposing EU Directive 2019/944. The legislation focuses on regulations related to energy performance, certification, and monitoring in buildings. It establishes that buildings must maintain a minimum level of energy performance, and if they fail to do so, they are required to submit and implement an Energy Performance Improvement Plan. The

    Designation Policy and Selection Guidance

    This legislation plays a crucial role in safeguarding and preserving Scotland’s rich heritage. It outlines the legal framework and guidelines for designating and protecting historic sites and places of national importance. By setting out clear criteria and procedures, it ensures that significant cultural, social, and environmental assets are recognized and conserved for future generations. One of the key aspects addressed in this legislation is the process of designation, which involves identifying and legally protecting important historic sites and buildings. Through this process, the legislation aims to ensure that these heritage

    Objectifs stratégiques 2021 à 2024 du Conseil fédéral pour la fondation Pro Helvetia (The Federal Council’s strategic objectives for Pro Helvetia from 2021 to 2024)

    The Federal Council’s strategic objectives for Pro Helvetia from 2021 to 2024 outline the framework for supporting and promoting Swiss culture domestically and internationally. The document emphasises the importance of cultural diversity, innovation, and digital transformation in enhancing Switzerland’s cultural landscape. Key themes include fostering artistic creativity, improving access to culture for all social groups, and strengthening the international presence of Swiss arts. The strategy also focuses on sustainability and the effective use of resources in cultural funding and development. The objectives highlight the need for collaboration between Pro Helvetia,

    Strategiekonzept zur Bewahrung und Digitalisierung von schriftlichem und audiovisuellem Kulturgut (Strategic concept for the preservation and digitisation of written and audio visual cultural heritage)

    Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is dedicated to preserving its rich cultural heritage through sustainable digitisation. The focus is on protecting unique written and audiovisual assets from damage, loss, or destruction, ensuring they remain accessible for future generations. The initiative underscores the state’s commitment to safeguarding these cultural treasures, which are found in archives, libraries, churches, and museums across the region. The strategy emphasises the importance of digitalisation as a key tool for preservation. By converting cultural audiovisual assets into digital formats, not only is the original protected, but broader access to the information

    The future of circular environmental impact indicators for cultural heritage buildings in Europe

    The study showcases best practices in environmental impact assessment at the project level. The European building and construction sector is resource-intensive, making the renovation of existing buildings, including cultural heritage buildings, important for reducing the sector’s environmental impact. However, there is a misalignment between macro-level European Circular Economy (CE) policies and the micro-level renovation and management of existing buildings and cultural heritage buildings. ​ The article proposes a new framework for Adaptive Reuse of Cultural Heritage (ARCH) to bridge this gap: a Circular Environmental Impact Indicator Framework. The framework includes

    Programa Saber Fazer (Know How Programme)

    The “Saber Fazer” Program contains the national strategy for traditional arts and crafts for the years 2021 – 2025 and results from the recognition of the importance that the craft production sector can play in contemporary society, creating products and services that make sense in our daily lives, with economic viability, environmental benefits and heritage value. The “Saber Fazer” platform results from the implementation of one of the lines of action of the “Saber Fazer” Program, approved by Ministerial Resolution n.º 89/2020 and consists of a tool that will reflect

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