This paper from the European Students Association for Cultural heritage highlights the priorities of youth for cultural heritage, as a contribution to the public discussion on the future of cultural heritage in Europe. Written by a team of volunteers from over 15 countries, this paper attests to the drive, commitment and skills of young people across Europe, acting as a snapshot of the current views. At the same time, it is an invitation for the cultural heritage field to act on youth priorities and fully integrate young people on all levels, from decision-making, to
It identifies five principles to ensure that this takes place:
1.Inclusion – Heritage as a confluence;
2.Collaboration – Heritage as a collective network;
3.Intergenerational exchange and dialogue – Heritage as a bridge;
4.Strengthen the sector – Heritage as a future profession;
5.New technologies – Heritage as an expanding field.
This paper, the largest joint undertaking by ESACH, Europa Nostra and The Future is Heritage yet, was made possible through the collaboration between different stakeholders, partners, and volunteers in the European cultural heritage field, with a specific focus on networks and organisations that are actively working to include young people.
