UNESCO Chair Strathmore’s Post

Another interesting webinar hosted by the Ecosystems Knowledge Network (https://lnkd.in/e6DKf5Am) coming up: "Most of the landscapes and seascapes of the UK gain their value and identity because of the way they have been shaped by both people and nature. New efforts to achieve nature recovery don’t always give due recognition to the culture and heritage that is so important in making places where people want to be. Likewise, efforts to enable places to thrive culturally don’t always harness the value of nature." https://lnkd.in/eh9nCTWE

Are you involved in a #heritage project that deserves European-wide recognition? Good news! The #EuropeanHeritageAwards #EuropaNostraAwards 2025 are now open for submissions. This is your chance to showcase your outstanding contributions to cultural #heritage and compete for Europe’s most prestigious awards in this field! 🏆 Europa Nostra European Union

(Current project- commenced Nov 23) Research Question: Could Belfast be classified as a site in the world heritage cities programme? Abstract: This research advocates for Belfast’s inclusion into the World Heritage Cities Programme. The recent spatial reconceptualisation of Belfast into a city of quarters has altered community sentiments towards heritage and modes of intangible cultural practice. Intangible cultural practice in the form of the Gaelic language is now being recognised as a shared cultural resource. I will discuss this in relation to Edward Soja’s sociospatial dialectic and Belfast’s current town planning initiatives. These initiatives include Belfast’s quartering system and Gaelic signage projects in the Gaeltacht Quarter. This research will conclude that Belfast’s inclusion to the World Heritage Cities Programme would be beneficial as it would provide attention-value and support on a global scale, with its physical demarcation as a heritage site allowing for greater protection of its intangible cultural value.

#NewArticle Identifying the role of industrial heritage in the European Capital of Culture programme Zachary M. Jones & Xinwen Zhang This paper examines in depth the European Capital of Culture (ECoC) programme, as it is one of the longest standing Capital of Culture programmes in the world and has a significant record of investment and urban transformation. In this paper, we survey and categorise the inclusion of industrial heritage within the ECoC programme in 36 host cities and regions spread across Europe. This research provides the most comprehensive understanding to date of the specific forms of interaction between industrial heritage and ECoCs to better understand the kinds of relationships that have taken place.  https://lnkd.in/ezGpKfpG

I'm thrilled to announce that I have successfully completed the #OnlineJointDiplomainIntegralECOLOGY at Pontifical Gregorian University in Italy. This program has enriched my understanding of the interconnectedness of environmental, social, and economic systems, equipping me with valuable insights and skills for addressing complex ecological challenges. #climatechange.

🌍 Exciting Announcement! IEREK is thrilled to announce our collaboration with the Foundation for Mediterranean Studies - MeDiterrate to co-host the upcoming "Landscapes Across the Mediterranean - Crossmed" conference at Università degli Studi Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria, Italy! This groundbreaking event, scheduled from the 11th to the 13th of December 2024, will bring together experts, scholars, and practitioners worldwide to explore the rich diversity of landscapes across the Mediterranean region. From the rugged coastlines of the Mediterranean to the picturesque vineyards of Italy, this conference promises to be a unique platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and knowledge exchange. 📝 Call for Abstracts: We invite authors and researchers to submit their research papers on topics related to Mediterranean landscapes, including but not limited to: 1️⃣Sustainable land use and management 2️⃣Climate change adaptation 3️⃣Biodiversity conservation 4️⃣Cultural heritage preservation 5️⃣Urban planning and design 6️⃣Ecotourism development This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your research to a global audience of peers and experts in the field. Accepted papers will be published in the Advances in Science, Technology, and Innovation (ASTI), an IEREK Interdisciplinary book series published by Springer Nature. The series is Scopus-indexed and can provide valuable visibility and recognition for your work. 🎓 Why Attend? Attending the "Landscapes Across the Mediterranean" conference offers numerous benefits, including: ✅Engaging with leading experts and practitioners in the field. ✅Gaining insights into the latest research trends and advancements. ✅Networking opportunities for potential collaborations and partnerships. ✅Exploring the stunning landscapes and cultural heritage of Italy. Don't miss this chance to be part of a dynamic exchange of ideas and innovations shaping the future of Mediterranean landscapes! To submit your Abstract and register for the conference, visit https://bit.ly/CrossMED Join us in Italy or Online as we delve into the diverse landscapes that define the Mediterranean region and explore solutions for sustainable development and conservation. #LandscapesAcrossTheMediterranean #Conference #IEREK #MeDiterrate #CallForAbstracts #Sustainability #Research #italy

💡 #Highcitedpaper #The University of Edinburgh 🌊 Title: Utilizing Marine Cultural Heritage for the Preservation of Coastal Systems in East Africa 🔑 Keywords: marine cultural heritage; Africa; sustainable development; climate change; resilience; traditional knowledge; coastal systems; biocultural heritage 🔗 paper link: https://lnkd.in/g2xdmduz 📜 Abstract： This paper presents the key contributions of marine cultural heritage to the survival of coastal ecosystems and the communities that rely on them in East Africa. Marine cultural heritage (MCH) describes the evidence of past human interactions with coastal and marine space, encompassing tangible material culture remains and associated intangible cultural expressions within coastal communities. By incorporating the protection of MCH into local and regional environmental frameworks, we gain an essential indicator to monitor change dynamics in natural habitats, the cumulative impacts of climate change, and the development of social adaptation strategies. An essential aspect of this development is the move away from global sustainability strategies towards community-centric management and stewardship. Such processes utilise a combination of traditional knowledge systems and scientific approaches designed to harness targeted economic, ecological, and social sustainable development. To argue for the incorporation of MCH into local and regional environmental frameworks in the area, this paper presents four case studies from the Rising from the Depths Network, a challenge-led research network focusing on harnessing the potential of MCH to bring sustainable development strategies to East Africa.

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This series on 'People, Planet and Performance', was so thoughtfully curated, and over the 8 episodes, explored issues that as artists we regularly think deeply about, but don't often get to share with one another on platforms like this. In this first, episode, I was asked to reflect on Environmental Theatre and Climate Justice in Africa, and particularly the questions of, How Did We Get Here? How Do We Move Forward? You can watch the whole series here: https://lnkd.in/dYABtYNe

Are urban spaces becoming asocial forms? We participated the Fourteenth International Conference on The Constructed Environment. The theme of the conference was "Asocial Forms: Reconfiguring Possibilities of Urban Space." Bahanur Nasya presented the community centered futures. We believe honest and continued collaboration make will difference. Common Ground Research Networks, University of Vienna #CommunityEngagement #urbanfuture https://lnkd.in/ebU7m4ZV