Heritage is a crucial asset for economic development. Monuments, archaeological sites, cultural landscapes and nature reserves are not only sources of local pride but also attract visitors who wish to experience their beauty and historical significance. However, global warming, uncontrolled consumption patterns or degradation of the territories where heritage sites are located threaten communities’ livelihoods and biological and cultural diversities.
To discuss and promote strategies for the sustainability of this heritage, the UNESCO programme Transcultura: Integrating Cuba, the Caribbean and the European Union through Culture and Creativity, funded by the European Union, held an online debate on Tapping the Ecological Profit: Initiatives for the Sustainability of Natural Resources and Heritage, Cultural Landscapes and Archaeological Sites on 5 December 2023, in collaboration with the Natural Spaces Services Management (GSEN) of the Provincial Council of Barcelona (Spain).
