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🆕 The #BucharestManifesto has just been released! It urges both European & national political leaders, & all stakeholders to prioritise Quality as the cornerstone of cultural #heritage policy & practice. By committing to these principles, we can ensure that cultural heritage remains authentic and resilient, preserving its value for society throughout Europe. This collective call to action is the key outcome of the European Heritage #PolicyAgora, which was held on 8 October in #Bucharest, in the framework of the #EuropeanHeritageSummit 2024. The event emphasised the importance of quality in cultural heritage restoration and preservation across the project management cycle 🏛️ ✅ 📄 The Bucharest Manifesto encapsulates the main insights from that incredible day when practitioners, policy-makers and civil society actors came together to discuss how policy and funding systems can support Quality-driven cultural heritage practices. Find out more & share 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNEhDANG

🏛️ ✅The #BucharestManifesto calls on European and national political leaders, as well as all stakeholders, to prioritize QUALITY as the foundation of cultural #heritage policy and practice. In light of Bulgaria's challenges with low-quality restorations in architecture and archaeology, the manifesto resonates even more deeply. Prioritizing quality is not just an ideal— it’s a necessity to prevent further harm to our shared heritage. How many irreplaceable treasures must be lost before we demand a new standard? Isn't it time to move beyond quick fixes and invest in preserving the authenticity of our past for future generations?

In partnership with UNESCO, The Royal Commission for AlUla hosted an exclusive gathering of prominent global leaders at #SaudiHouse during #WEF25. The event facilitated insightful discussions on sustainable urban development, enhancing community well-being, and preserving cultural heritage, while addressing current challenges and identifying opportunities for future innovation. This distinguished dialogue reaffirms RCU’s pivotal role in fostering international collaboration, championing sustainable progress, and protecting cultural legacies. The gathering highlights #AlUla’s emergence as a leading global hub for sustainability and cultural exchange.

🌍 Localization of SDGs: Bridging Global Goals with Cultural Wisdom 🌿 The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action, but their true power lies in how they resonate with people on a personal level. By incorporating cultural and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), we can make these goals more relatable and actionable for communities worldwide. That’s why I believe Prof. Patrique deGraft-Yankson has done a fantastic job by matching each of the 17 goals to the Adinkra Symbol that best represents it – based on its rich history and meaning. This creative approach demonstrates how culture can transform ‘abstract’ concepts into familiar contexts, increasing awareness and engagement with the SDGs. Moreover, it challenges policymakers to reconsider how educational systems can honor Indigenous culture, empowering local communities to play an active role in achieving these global sustainability targets. 💡 What are your thoughts on using cultural symbols to promote sustainable development? 💬 How else can we make global initiatives more locally relevant? 🌏Let’s discuss and share ideas on how we can bridge the gap between global goals and local realities. P.S.: Adinkra are Ghanaian symbols that represent concepts, proverbs and aphorisms. Saturated with meaning, they serve as a concise way to convey deep truths. #SDGs #SustainableDevelopment #IndigenousWisdom #CulturalHeritage #Sustainability #GlobalGoals Image Credit: Prof. Patrique deGraft-Yankson, 2020.

Out of my rigorous acadenic trainings, life and work experiences, I am willing to provide Teaching, Research and Development assistance and/or collaboration to individuals and organizations on IGALA INDIGENOUS CULTURE, LANGUAGE AND RELIGION with the view to Create/ raise awareness, Deepen knowledge, facilitate research and documentation, Promote socio-cultural identity Ensure massive tourism/entertainment Generate economic gains

🌳 Be part of something meaningful with SKYRTALIA & ESAEI EN ROI's ecoManifesto in Thessaloniki! 🌿 Let's work together towards a better tomorrow. How will you contribute? Share your ideas! 💡#CommunityEngagement #PositiveChange #GetInvolved Check out my blog post https://wix.to/wlr5UbV #newblogpost

Last week, CID Faculty Director Asim Ijaz Khwaja and Executive Director Fatema Z. Sumar were in Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹 for meetings with the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). In a rich intellectual exchange with Princess Zahra Aga Khan and representatives of the Ismaili Imamat, the discussion focused on critical issues facing the international development sector including the true meaning and power of localization, challenges of migration, and bridging the gap between research and practice. The AKDN model has been a beacon of transformative change, revolutionizing the approach to community-driven sustainable development, particularly in South and Central Asia, East Africa, and the Middle East. There is much we can learn and scale up together as we reimagine the development sector and the path towards sustainable and resilient community development. The Ismaili #localization #communitydevelopment

On 2 July 2024, UNESCO Creative Cities endorsed the Braga Manifesto during the XVI Annual Conference of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in Braga, Portugal. This pivotal text underscores local-level commitment to implementing the MONDIACULT 2022 Declaration and solidifies a shared vision of integrating culture as a standalone goal in the post-2030 sustainable development agenda. https://lnkd.in/eGBiWH68

𝗥𝗧𝗨 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗗.𝗔.𝗡.𝗖.𝗘 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗼 The Rizal Technological University (RTU) Cultural Affairs Unit (CAU) and the Institute of Human Kinetics (IHK) have launched the first phase of their Collaborative Extension Services Program titled “D.A.N.C.E: Discover, Accept, Nurture, Connect, Empower – Cultivating Culture in an Inclusive Environment.” This initiative was made possible through the leadership of Hon. Michael D. Diaz, Mayor of Palauan, Occidental Mindoro, and Ms. Princess Rose T. Pedraza, the municipality’s Tourism Officer and Focal Person for Culture and the Arts. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gUvSeB5h Check more photos on the IG Gallery: https://lnkd.in/gytNbzPw For updates on RTU’s initiatives and events, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at @RizTechUniversity. #RizalTechnologicalUniversity #RTUCultural #ForeverTrueToTheGoldAndBlue

How do global cooperation agendas shape Cabo Verde's policies? 🌍 This research dives into the socioeconomic and cultural impacts, highlighting the need for local voices in shaping sustainable development. Let's rethink how global policies align with local needs! #PolicyResearch #GlobalDevelopment #CaboVerde Djalita Fialho ULisboa Indira Pires Universidade de Cabo Verde