Naples Conference on Cultural Heritage in the 21st century
From 27 to 29 November 2023 in Naples the UNESCO event “Naples Conference on Cultural Heritage in the 21st century
From November 27 to 29, 2023, the UNESCO “Naples Conference on Cultural Heritage in the 21st Century” will take place at the Royal Palace.
Italy will host representatives and experts from UNESCO’s 194 Member States to develop joint responses to the new challenges posed to World Heritage and the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Organized by UNESCO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Ministry of Culture, with the support of the Municipality of Naples, the Conference will bring together experts from various countries to reflect on cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible, as a driver of sustainable development, with an innovative approach that considers the close relationships between nature and culture, heritage and creativity.
An opportunity to showcase the extraordinary beauty of Naples’ historic center, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.
The event will be streamed live in its entirety, in three languages (Italian, English, and French), through UNESCO’s social media channels.
Source: Second Edition of the Naples Conference on Cultural Heritage in the
The UNESCO Conference “Cultural Heritage in the 21st Century” concluded with “The Spirit of Naples”.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Hon. Antonio Tajani, closed the Conference “Cultural Heritage in the 21st Century” yesterday together with the Minister of Culture, Gennaro Sangiuliano, and the Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay.
The Conference saw the launch of the programmatic document “The Spirit of Naples,” a call for action addressed to UNESCO Member States “for more effective heritage protection,” particularly addressing climate change, which impacts the conservation of sites, and mass tourism, which could lead to the loss of territorial identity.
The charter calls on all UNESCO States to pursue “a forward-looking vision” by implementing public policies and strategies aimed at safeguarding cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible, as well as natural, through holistic approaches.
“We must rethink our approach to protecting all types of cultural heritage,” said Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, “integrating perspectives and placing civil society and indigenous peoples at the center of our actions.”
A “charter,” emphasized Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano, “is rich in practical ideas for heritage protection. This Conference was an opportunity for discussion and exchange of experiences at a time marked by wars and international crises, demonstrating that culture is a platform for dialogue between peoples.”
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani was also satisfied: “Italy is a global cultural giant for its heritage, its beauty, its millennia-old history, but also for everything it is doing around the world to protect its artistic heritage.”
