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 […]
Outcome at COP29 on Culture-Based Climate Action met with disappointment, focus shifts to COP30 in Brazil

Representatives from the European Heritage Hub have returned from the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November. Led by Andrew Potts, Heritage and Climate Action Advisor for Europa Nostra, the Hub joined a strong coalition of culture and heritage advocates calling for the inclusion of Culture-Based Climate […]
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, […]
Culture, heritage and climate action in the spotlight at G20 meetings in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil

The International Seminar on Culture and Climate Change took place from 4 to 5 November 2024, as part of the G20 meetings in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. The seminar provided a global stage for the European Heritage Hub project to demonstrate the fundamental role of culture and cultural heritage in addressing climate change. The discussion […]
Hub publishes Third Policy Review on Cultural Heritage and Green Transition

The Policy Team of the European Heritage Hub has published its third Policy Review, based on the findings of the Policy Monitor. This thematic review examines trends on green policies identified in the Policy Monitor up to October 2024. It follows the first review, which provided a snapshot of the diverse policies discovered across 18 countries […]
Hub hosts event on climate action, social cohesion and the future of Venice at the Home of the Human Safety Net

On 15 July 2024, leading experts in heritage and climate action convened at The Home of the Human Safety Net in Venice to engage in a vital dialogue on sustainability, social cohesion, and the future of this World Heritage Site historic city. The event, set against the stunning backdrop of Piazza San Marco, highlighted Venice’s […]
Join the Hub’s summer peer-learning visit to Glasgow and learn about local solutions for sustainable cultural heritage!

The European Heritage Hub invites city representatives and heritage professionals to apply for its upcoming peer-learning visit in Glasgow, taking place 8 – 10 July 2024. Organised in partnership with the City of Glasgow, this programme offers a unique opportunity to share good practices and acquire skills for addressing environmental, digital, and social challenges related […]
European Heritage Hub Champions Culture-based Climate Action and EU / Western Balkans Integration at Delphi Economic Forum 2024

The 9th Annual Meeting of the Delphi Economic Forum was held from 10 – 13 April 2024 in the historic town of Delphi, Greece. Under the Patronage of H.E. Ms. Katerina Sakellaropoulou, the President of the Hellenic Republic, the four-day Forum brought together global leaders from politics, business, diplomacy, and civil society from all over […]
‘Connecting Civil Society for Heritage’ Conference to take place in Athens

The Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Athens is organising a conference entitled ‘Connecting Civil Society for Heritage’ on 8 – 9 April in Athens, Greece, bringing together civil society organisations and stakeholders from across the Balkans, Turkey and the Caucasus. The event takes place under the framework of the European Heritage Hub pilot project, with […]
Hub Partners Bring the Voice of Cultural Heritage to Buildings and Climate Change Global Forum in Paris

The Buildings and Climate Global Forum, held from 7 – 8 March 2024 in Paris, provided a global stage in the heart of Europe for the European Heritage Hub to showcase the role heritage plays in the decarbonisation of the built environment and its adaptation to climate risks. The first of its kind, the Forum was co-organised […]