Tuesday 22nd to Friday 25th April 2025, Alhambra of Granada, Spain
Aware of the importance and representativeness of Europe in relation to the UNESCO World Heritage List, the European Network of World Heritage Associations (ENWHA) was created in 2015 as a meeting place for associations and similar initiatives to regularly exchange information and experiences on World Heritage.
This first forum for European WHS managers and coordinators is organised by the Alliance of Cultural Landscapes and Related World Heritage Sites, an association that brings together sites from Spain, Portugal and Andorra, in collaboration with the Spanish Ministry of Culture, the Patronato de la Alhambra and the ENWHA.
The forum will provide both a theoretical framework and a platform for heritage managers and coordinators to share practical experiences — both successes and challenges — on key topics. Discussions will focus on five major themes identified in recent international reports and declarations: the role and mandate of site managers, climate change challenges, sustainable tourism opportunities, management best and worst practices, and communication strategies. Each theme will be explored in dedicated working sessions, allowing participants to exchange insights and develop collaborative solutions.
As an outcome of the forum, European Site Managers, supported by coordinators and raconteurs, will compile a document reflecting their concerns, visions, and proposed solutions on these topics. This collective effort aims to enhance heritage management across Europe, fostering stronger collaboration, better protection strategies, and increased public awareness of WHSs.
The UK will be represented at the forum by Saltaire, St Kilda and Bath/Great Spa Towns of Europe as well as WHUK. Post the forum, we hope to share their findings.
The presentations on the morning of Wednesday 23rd April and the plenary session in the afternoon of Thursday 24th April will also be streamed online. Click here to access (Hit the Stream button at the top).
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