The Policy Team of the European Heritage Hub has published its third Policy Review, based on the findings of the Policy Monitor. This thematic review examines trends on green policies identified in the Policy Monitor up to October 2024. It follows the first review, which provided a snapshot of the diverse policies discovered across 18 countries in the European Union and beyond until April 2024, and the second review, which explored the digital priorities of the European Union, as expressed until July 2024, and made specific reference to national, regional and local digitisation policies.
This Policy Review outlines preliminary observations, trends and findings on green policies included in the Policy Monitor to date. In particular, it highlights EU laws and policies, as well as national and regional green strategies that aim to contribute to the triple transformation of our sector. It does so by shining a light on three key green policies implemented at EU level that may impact directly or indirectly the cultural heritage field. It also considers examples of national, regional and local plans that translate these overarching EU policies to action.
Currently, the Policy Monitor gives access to over 960 policy documents. Of these documents, more than 250 are relevant to the green transition. This is an impressive number that shows the relevance of green policies and plans for the cultural heritage sector.
This third report has been curated by Europa Nostra. Europa Nostra has been a leading voice in climate action, advocating for greater attention to environmental threats to cultural heritage, as well as the potential of culture and cultural heritage to respond to climate change, reinforcing science-backed narratives on its devastating impacts on life on the planet and contribute solutions towards mitigating these effects.
Access the full third Policy Review here.
Stay tuned for the next Policy Review, dedicated to the Enlargement Agenda, which is expected by January 2025.
