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Partnering through Culture, Heritage and Art for Resilient and Inclusive Recovery
Wednesday, 7 July 2021
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Virtual (NY Time)

Side Event

International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions OWH - OurWorldHeritage Foundation, UCLG- United Cities and Local Governments, Culture Committee, Korean National Commission for UNESCO, GPM- Global Parliament of Mayors, City of Izmir, Cultural Agents, British Council, City of Mannheim, Climate Heritage Network, International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)

Culture is now recognized as the fourth dimension of sustainable development, and one that permeates all other aspects of it. With a unique ability to support resilience and wellbeing - acutely observed during the COVID19 pandemic - the cultural sector has an undeniable potential to make a major contribution to delivering the SDGs.

Beyond the impacts that the cultural fields, including heritage and art, have in and of themselves, partnerships involving cultural actors can also increase the impact of wider policies, everywhere from climate action to community cohesion and public health. Meaningful partnerships, based on accountability and inclusiveness, can lead not only to a more sustainable future for heritage, art, and cultural institutions at large, but also reinforce their ability to enhance our resilience and wellbeing.

Following on from the High-Level Event organized by the President of the UNGA on 21 May, 2021, and the #Culture2030Goal side event at HLPF 2020, this session will look at how partnerships with the culture sector can accelerate sustainable development in the Decade of Action, while supporting the cultural life of our communities, and safeguarding our heritage for future generations.

What partnership models are possible? How can unique strengths be combined? What lessons can be shared?

This session will bring together representatives of local and national governments, civil society and experts, each with experiences that can help build a global sense of how partnering through culture can power resilient and inclusive recovery.

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