Invited by the Alliance for Research on Cultural Heritage in Europe (ARCHE) and the Time Machine Organization, the director of ISCAP-P.PORTO’s Centre for Intercultural Studies (CEI), Clara Sarmento, presented the Centre’s ongoing projects in the area of Culture and Heritage at the “ARCHE Member States & Associated Countries and Stakeholders’ Conference – Innovation through Heritage: Resilience in Times of Climate Change”, which took place at the MAK – Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna, Austria, between March 3 and 5.
Clara Sarmento took part in the round table “Future Visions: Cultural Heritage in a Chaning World”, dedicated to the theme “Shifting Paradigms: Driving Resilience and Innovation in Cultural Heritage”, with a presentation entitled “Innovation through Heritage at CEI, ISCAP-P.PORTO”.
In a rapidly evolving world where technological advancements and environmental challenges continually reshape society, preserving and leveraging cultural heritage as a resource for research, societal benefit, and economic growth is more vital than ever. The international conference organized by the Alliance for Research on Cultural Heritage in Europe (ARCHE) and hosted by the Time Machine Organisation (TMO) explored how national and European research and funding policies can unite to make cultural heritage resilient in the face of climate change. This event marks a significant step forward as the ARCHE consortium works toward establishing a European Partnership for Resilient Cultural Heritage — a masterplan enabling Member States and the European Commission to jointly support innovative initiatives aimed at strengthening cultural heritage resilience.
“Innovation through Heritage” brings together policymakers, thought leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from across Europe to shape the future of cultural heritage. With a focus on critical themes such as digitization, technology, climate adaptation, and resilience, this conference provides a unique platform to collaborate and define a sustainable roadmap for cultural heritage research and innovation, shaping its transformative potential for 2040 and beyond.
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