Francesco Bandarin

CHANGING HERITAGE. THE GLOBAL TRENDS

Cultural and natural legacies face significant threats due to social and economic developments, political pressures, unresolved historical issues, internal tensions and external pressures. The internal tensions include the disregard for human rights and gender equality; the increasing exploitation of heritage for political purposes; the development of post-colonial perspectives. External pressures stem from global processes, political conflicts, ethnic clashes, and religious strife that are causing destruction in numerous parts of the world. Examining the dynamics between heritage and these internal tensions and external pressures offers insights into the challenges faced and emphasizes the imperative role of civil society in safeguarding the value of heritage for present and future generations.

Francesco Bandarin is the former Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and Secretary of the World Heritage Convention from 2000 to 2010. Trained as an architect and urban planner, Bandarin specializes in urban conservation. He holds degrees in Architecture (IUAV Venice) and City and Regional Planning (UC Berkeley) and was a Professor of Urban Planning and Urban Conservation at the University of Venice (IUAV) from 1980 to 2016. From 2010 to 2018, he served as Assistant Director General of UNESCO for Culture.

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