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The Birmingham Commonwealth Games (Advertising and Trading) Regulations 2021

19 November 2021

This legislation sets forth regulations governing advertising and trading activities within specified Games locations during designated periods. It aims to maintain the integrity and heritage significance of these locations by controlling commercial activities that could impact the overall experience and historical value. One of the primary focuses of the legislation is to protect the heritage sites hosting the Games from intrusive advertising and trading practices that could detract from their cultural and historical importance. By establishing specific rules for advertising and trading near locations like Lee Valley VeloPark and University

European Commission Recommendation of 10.11.2021 on a common European data space for cultural heritage C(2021) 7953 final

10 November 2021

The Recommendation outlines the scope of, goals and ambitions for the common European data space for cultural heritage to accelerate the digitisation of cultural heritage, in line with the European strategy for data. It invites EU Member States to set clear digitisation and digital preservation goals and sets indicative targets for content contribution to Europeana and the data space. Notably, it encourages Member States to digitise in 3D all monuments and sites deemed at risk and 50 % of the most physically visited cultural and heritage monuments, buildings and sites

Prague Climate Plan 2030. Prague on the road towards carbon neutrality

1 October 2021

This plan highlights the significance of heritage management in mitigating the impact of climate change, enhancing green infrastructure in urban settings, and reducing environmental pollution. The document emphasises the importance of green spaces, sustainable water management, and adaptation to climate change through various activities and prevention. It focuses on establishing guidelines and regulations to ensure sustainable development. The document outlines measures to secure external funding for eco-friendly projects, facilitate technical support for carbon footprint reduction initiatives, and promote international cooperation with other cities. It discusses the implementation of entry toll

Freedom to Live – Malta’s 2021-2030 National Strategy on the Rights of Disabled Persons

1 September 2021

The Freedom to Live publication is a comprehensive strategy to foster inclusivity for disabled people, adopted based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, published and entered into force in Malta on August 17, 2021. In the national strategy, cultural heritage is extensively addressed. Objective 5, “Participation in Culture, Leisure, Recreation, and Sports”, aims at making venues accessible to everyone, so as to ensure that cultural products, outdoor public spaces, and events are inclusive. The wording “cultural venues” is considered to involve: cinemas, museums,

Barcelona Interculturality Plan 2021-2030

9 August 2021

Barcelona City Council has developed this Interculturality Plan for 2021-2030 to promote intercultural perspective in all municipal policies. The plan focuses on creating spaces for cooperation, addressing discrimination, and promoting intercultural dialogue and active citizenship. Challenges include acknowledging diversity as a structural element, combating discrimination, and advancing respect for diversity. Strategies include improving municipal services, education, and community empowerment to foster positive interaction. The plan aims to strengthen intercultural dialogue, participation, and representation in decision-making processes to create a fairer and more inclusive city. It explores the diverse cultural landscapes

Cultural Heritage Act (ACT No. XLI of 2021 – Chapter 445)

20 July 2021

The 2021 Cultural Heritage Act builds on Act VI 2002 and establishes a comprehensive framework for the legal protection of cultural heritage in Malta and the Islands. It provides the definitions for technical terms, i.e. “cultural heritage” and “cultural property”, and it defines the scope of application of the act: namely, movable and immovable objects of artistic, historical, archaeological, ethnographic, palaeontological and geological importance. The Act establishes the competent bodies, defines specific roles and distributes powers among relevant authorities, mainly the National Council for Cultural Heritage, the Superintendence of Cultural

Law “On Cinematography”

30 June 2021

The Cinematography Law of Armenia outlines the state policy and regulatory framework for the country’s film industry. It establishes the goals, principles, and forms of state support for cinematographic activities, detailing the powers and responsibilities of state and other bodies involved. The law governs the legal, organizational, and financial aspects of filmmaking, ensuring that relations in the field of cinematography are aligned with the Constitution, international agreements, and other national laws. Key concepts defined in the law include the criteria for national films, the role of supporters, classification based on

Regulation (EU) 2021/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the Just Transition Fund

24 June 2021

This legislation establishes the Just Transition Fund which aims to address the socio-economic and environmental costs of achieving a climate-neutral and circular economy. In the pursuit of limiting temperature increase to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels, the Union will concentrate its funding on green objectives. The transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy is a priority for the European Union, and this legislation is part of the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan that dedicates financing to the Just Transition Mechanism. The Just Transition Fund recognizes that not all regions and Member

Regulation on amending the Union Civil Protection Mechanism

26 May 2021

This law outlines decisions made in the European Union (EU) with regards to the Union Mechanism to deal with natural and man-made disasters. The focus of these decisions is to ensure protection and promote solidarity between Member States through practical cooperation and coordination. While individual Member States maintain the primary responsibility for protecting people, the environment, property, and cultural heritage against disasters, the Union Mechanism will provide support and cover a wide range of disasters. This includes environmental disasters, radiological disasters, marine pollution, hydrogeological instability, acute health emergencies, and the

Kulturpolitik för ett rikare land (Cultural policy for a richer country)

10 May 2021

The document outlines a comprehensive vision for Sweden’s cultural landscape. The primary aim is to ensure that cultural policies are founded on the principles of freedom, diversity, and quality, and that these policies effectively support the intellectual infrastructure of society. The document proposes broadening the scope of cultural funding to diversify and enhance financial support for the arts. It emphasizes the need for both public and private funding to ensure the independence and sustainability of cultural activities. Recommendations include making cultural donations tax-deductible and establishing new foundations to support cultural

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