Conferences
π COST Action CA24125 – Second Meeting Successfully Held at Edinburgh Napier University πποΈ
The second COST Action CA24125 meeting took place in Edinburgh on 9–10 December, uniting researchers, practitioners, and institutional representatives π€β¨
Chair (Piotr Stec), Vice-Chair (Izabella Parowicz), Science Communication Coordinator (Alina Voinea), Grant Awarding Coordinator (Raffaella De Marco), Working Group Leaders (Luis Javier Capote Pérez, Hulya Yuceer, Monika Gabriela Bartoszewicz, Clizia Franceschini, Jevon Vella, Marilena Vecco) and Co-Leaders (Karolina Kuprecht, Christian Degrigny, MichaΕ A. Piegzik, Jelena PavliciΔ Saric, Yara Saifi, Peter Münch) discussed strategies and methodologies ππ§
Highlight: WG4 – “The crisis of intangible heritage and its impact on tangible heritage loss” set key goals:
π Drafting a co-authored paper for interdisciplinary insight;
π₯ Creating expert sub-groups for:
Phase 1: Foundation & Knowledge Building
Phase 2: Policy & Risk Assessment
These sub-groups will include:
1οΈβ£ Cultural theorists, anthropologists, sociologists, heritage experts, food heritage scholars, etc.;
2οΈβ£ Legal scholars, policy analysts, architects, planners, and governance experts.
π Primary focus: How does intangible heritage loss cause tangible heritage loss?
The Edinburgh meeting laid a solid foundation for collaboration and research ππ
π Stay tuned for updates!
ποΈ La tutela del patrimonio culturale negli Stati di emergenza tra Occidente e Oriente π 1–2 December 2025 | π University of Naples “L’Orientale”
The conference titled "La tutela del patrimonio culturale negli Stati di emergenza tra Occidente e Oriente" brought together renowned international and national experts to discuss the protection of cultural heritage in emergency situations. The event focused on fostering inter-systemic cooperation, exploring legal frameworks, and addressing governance challenges in times of crisis or conflict. Key presentations included:
– Dr. Clizia Franceschini (Europa-Universität Viadrina, Alexander von Humboldt programme): “Religious Cultural Heritage and UNESCO Nomination Procedures: Navigating Neutrality, Political Conflicts, and Unresolved Challenges.”
– Dr. Giacomo Giorgini Pignatiello (University of Naples “L’Orientale”): “Authority and Identity: Safeguarding Cultural Heritage in Asian Legal Systems During States of Emergency.”