Guimarães’ District C: A model of sustainable urban development and cultural heritage preservation

How Guimarães is transforming ‘District C’ into a net-zero, culturally rich neighbourhood by engaging the community and integrating sustainable practices. Recognised by the European Heritage Hub among its call for 10 Local Good Practices, the District C Project in Guimarães’, Portugal, exemplifies a unique approach to urban regeneration and sustainability, serving as a testing ground […]
How Nantes is reconstructing and reviving its distinct local history and heritage in the digital realm

In Nantes, history isn’t only written by historians – citizens also hold the pen. This year marks the fifth anniversary of Nantes Patrimonia, a collaborative digital platform where anyone can access and share information about the city’s heritage. From articles and the latest news, to virtual tours and interactive maps showcasing urban history, daily life, […]
MIND THE CULTURE GAP: Statement on the occasion of the 2nd High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Culture-Based Climate Action at COP 29 in Baku

On behalf of Europa Nostra, the leading European heritage civil society network covering over 40 countries, and on behalf of the European Heritage Hub launched by the European Parliament, funded by the European Commission and supported by ALIPH, we applaud the organisation of the 2nd High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Culture-based Climate Action, taking place in […]
Heritage, Art, and Creative Voices Amplify Global Call for Culture-Based Climate Action at COP29: Here’s How You Can Get Involved

Cultural voices from across the world are uniting once again at COP29, the annual UN Climate Conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November 2024. History was made last year at COP28 in Dubai, UAE. Exactly one month after the launch of the Global Call to put Culture at the Heart of Climate Action, […]
A visit to Glasgow’s vibrant cultural heritage scene, created by people for people

On 8 July 2024, nearly 20 heritage experts from all over Europe gathered at George Square in front of the Glasgow City Chambers for the start of the European Heritage Hub’s inaugural peer-learning visit. To one side, a 14-storey building with three impactful words printed on a pink display, ‘People make Glasgow’. Above us, a […]
Sustainability and inclusion in a mediaeval garden

How Barcelona is using the renovation of a mediaeval garden to empower people with disabilities and advance sustainability. In Barcelona, the collaboration between the Municipal Institute of Culture and the Municipal Institute for People with Disabilities is giving fruitful results with positive impact on the city’s carbon footprint and its social fabric. The mediaeval garden […]
Preserving Armenian heritage through technology and digitalisation

Tumo Center for Creative Technologies safeguards Armenian heritage through 3D scanning and GIS mapping, preserving cultural heritage amidst adversity. Tumo Center for Creative Technologies’ Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping practice was selected by the European Heritage Hub Open Call for Local Good Practices, showcasing its significant contribution to putting technology at the service of heritage. […]
European Heritage Hub explores digital transformation in ‘Sharing Local Stories’ webinar

As part of the ‘Sharing Local Stories’ webinar series, the European Heritage Hub hosted the first webinar on the digital aspect of the triple transformation of our society. The online event highlighted three cultural heritage initiatives that were identified through the Hub’s recent Open Call for Local Good Practices. The initiatives in focus were ‘Nantes […]
Building Bridges: Insights from the Athens Conference on Civil Society and Cultural Heritage

Representatives from 23 Civil Society Organisations from across South Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, gathered in Athens for the conference ‘Connecting Civil Society for Cultural Heritage’, held on 8 – 9 April 2024. The event was organised by the Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Athens, under the leadership of Elliniki Etairia – Society for the […]
European Heritage Hub Announces Open Call Results, Selecting 10 Innovative Practices in Cities across Europe

The European Heritage Hub has announced the selection of 10 initiatives from its recent Open Call for Local Good Practices, aimed at identifying exemplary local practices in the field of cultural heritage that contribute to the green, digital, and social transformation of our society. Running from November 2023 to January 2024, the call received 40 […]