Tuesday 10/12/2024

Project “Let’s create an SDGs heritage – SDGCultheritage

Local dissemination events

The conclusion of the project "Let's create an SDGs heritage - SDGCultheritage" (www.sdgheritage.eu) is approaching fast with the organization of local dissemination events by every partner organization, aiming to communicating the activities carried out within the project’s lifespan and corresponding outcomes.

In particular two local dissemination events have already been held in Poland on Wednesday 28 August by the Foundation for Landscape Protection – FOK (Polish partner) and in Cyprus on Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December by the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative – CSTI (Cypriot partner).

The local dissemination event in Poland was held at the Officers' Casino in New Courtyard of Mazovia, which has undergone extensive revitalisation and has recently been put into use, also with the aim to present how the Casino's restoration was conducted in accordance with the principles of sustainable development and aligned with the New European Bauhaus values. The renovation respected natural resources, promoted eco-friendly technologies, and incorporated energy-efficient solutions, such as connection to the district heating network and energy-saving windows and doors. Additionally, the conservation and reuse of original materials embraced the concept of a circular economy. The revitalization also supported local biodiversity, ensuring that the restored areas harmonized with the natural environment. By choosing this venue, the Foundation underscored the importance of sustainable cultural heritage preservation.

The dissemination event in Poland focused on the integration of sustainable development goals (SDGs) into cultural heritage projects, especially introducing the participants to the Handbook designed to align cultural heritage projects with SDGs, featuring practical examples and case studies, having concluded the event with an interactive Q&A session and a panel discussion where participants debated best practices, challenges, and future directions for integrating SDGs into cultural heritage preservation.

The participants had the opportunity to recognize the critical role of cultural heritage in promoting sustainable development and the need for strategic alignment with SDGs to ensure long-term impact. The discussions underscored the importance of collaboration among stakeholders, the sharing of best practices, and the use of practical tools like the Handbook introduced during the event. The panel discussion highlighted challenges such as limited resources and the complexity of balancing preservation with modern development needs. However, there was a consensus that overcoming these challenges through innovation and cooperation is essential for the successful integration of SDGs in cultural heritage initiatives. The event closed with a commitment to continue building partnerships and applying the insights gained to future projects.

The local event in Cyprus took place as part of the Re-Merry Christmas event at the Poseidonia Hotel in Agios Tychonas. CSTI participated with its own booth, where visitors had the opportunity, through presentations and workshops, to discover how culture and art, through tourism, can play a crucial role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The remaining local dissemination events will be held in Greece, Italy and Spain by the end of December, marking the conclusion of the project’s activities.

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