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4. Contemporary Challenges in Heritage Discourse – A critical analysis of the state of the art in heritage discussions, considering the evolving perspectives and challenges that have emerged since the creation of the Venice Charter. Examining the relevance of the Venice Charter in the current context, focusing on the challenges posed by the Western divide between nature and culture, the growing importance of metropolises, social inequalities, the environmental impact of human activities, disasters and conflicts, among others.
5. Disaster and Conflict Resilient Heritage – Cultural heritage is increasingly vulnerable to disasters and conflicts and subject to rapid destruction, as evidenced by recent fires, floods, earthquakes and armed conflicts in different parts of the world. At the 2023 General Assembly in Sydney, the ICOMOS Advisory Committee approved the theme “Disaster and Conflict Resilient Heritage – Preparedness, Response and Recovery” as the theme of the Triennial Scientific Plan 2024-2027. In line with the spirit of open, innovative and constructive intergenerational dialogue, and the strategic focus, this sub-theme will address the adaptation of the Venice Charter to the theme of disaster and conflict resilient heritage, emphasizing its broader implications for heritage discourse, development models and resilience strategies.