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Dive into the history of #contemporary cultural #heritage conservation with this thorough review, exploring practices, international documents, and literature from the 18th century to now. Full article here: https://lnkd.in/geGmHWiX #editorschoice #CulturalHeritage #Conservation

Exciting news in the world of historic preservation! A dedicated group is advocating for the conservation of Haiku Stairs, emphasizing their cultural and historical significance. This compelling blog post explores the arguments for preserving this iconic site and the impact it has on the community. To delve deeper into this important issue, read the full article here: https://ift.tt/fsLwbSv. Join the conversation on preserving our shared heritage.

Exciting developments in the field of conservation as a new initiative to preserve Ireland's oldest paper documents is underway. This meticulous effort highlights the importance of safeguarding our cultural heritage for future generations. Through dedication and expertise, teams are set to restore these invaluable artifacts, ensuring that they remain accessible and informative. For a deeper insight into this significant project and its implications for historical preservation, I invite you to read the full article here: https://ift.tt/azCUw9P.

The latest issue ( 44 ) of The Conservation & Heritage Journal is out and can be viewed via the link below. #Conservation #Restoration #Regeneration https://lnkd.in/eR7Jn--7

The first in a series of talks about intangible cultural heritage, thanks to Australia ICOMOS - AICOMOS Traditional trade skills are an essential form of built heritage. How can we preserve knowledge and value skills within current construction processes? Looking forward to continuing the conversation about intangible cultural heritage.

June is National Indigenous History Month. To celebrate this month, all are encouraged to learn about and honour the diversity, beauty, and history of Indigenous peoples. This year, each week of June has been assigned a theme, to spotlight various aspects of the history. This week's theme is: Environment, traditional knowledge and territory. Look through the learning resources in the link below to understand Treaties, the Seven Sacred Laws, nature conservation, land acknowledgements and more. To read more about this month, and to learn more about each theme's related aspects: https://buff.ly/3IOZP70

“Compromise is often framed in terms of negotiation—I give a little, you give a little, and we meet in the middle. Within heritage organizations the goals of conservation are often presented as a negotiation where preservation goals compromise other activities; this is unhelpful.” So, what is a better strategy for collaborative decision-making within collections? Read the whole story to find out, in “News in Conservation” Issue 104, October-November 2024, p.12-18. https://lnkd.in/grHHf3bD Image credit: Working together: discussing conservation options. Image by Jane Henderson.

✨#HeritageProject in Focus✨today is today is 4CH. It aims to set up the framework of a Competence Centre for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage dedicated to knowledge organization and transfer 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTGwk7_e

End the week with a reflective paper on fundamental cultural policies! As heritage professionals, we understand the importance of legal frameworks, inventory standards, and conservation policies in preserving our cultural heritage. Check out my response to master students of public policies on the minimum policies a country needs to sustain its creative sector. Please keep in mind that this was done in 2022, and things have changed, especially in the Gulf Region. Let's continue to prioritize heritage protection, public access, and international collaboration. #MovableHeritage #CulturalHeritage #PolicyAndRegulations #HeritageProtection #LegalFrameworks #InventoryStandards #ConservationPolicies #PublicAccess #InternationalCollaboration #CommunityEngagement #ComparativePerspectives #HeritagePreservation #HeritageManagement #UAEHeritage #QatarHeritage #SaudiHeritage #GulfHeritage #ArabHeritage #HeritageProfessionals #NationalCollections

#NewArticle Tianjin’s Italian-Style town: the conundrum between conservation practices and heritage value Jingting Wang & Maurizio Marinelli This article analyses the evolution of the conservation strategy as well as the relevant legislation, management, and practices during the redevelopment of the former Italian concession. The aim of this study is to address the conflict between heritage protection and commercialisation. Thus, this article offers a critique of the trend towards functional replacement and structural adaptation to cater to the tourism industry rather than to the value of the community’s livelihood as a living heritage. https://lnkd.in/e2tkpy8A