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\par }{\b\fs22\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 Understanding and Viability for the Enlarged Europe
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\par Session VII:\tab Challenges of European Cultural Heritage Research}{\b\fs22\insrsid6754812 
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\par }{\fs22\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 El\'e9onore de Merode, Heritage Awards Co-ordinator, EUROPA NOSTRA}{\fs22\insrsid6754812 
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\par }{\b\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 Challenges of European Cultural Heritage Research:}{\b\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618  }{\b\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid3020020\charrsid2493618 
\par }{\b\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 A Viewpoint from Civil Society
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\par }{\fs22\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 Thank you. It is an honour for me to be here \endash  to learn from your experiences, but also to share with you some messages from Europa Nostra \endash 
 the pan-European federation representing civil society committed to the safeguarding of cultural heritage. Our President was unable to }{\fs22\insrsid3020020\charrsid2493618 be here with us today}{
\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 ,}{\fs22\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618  but Europa Nostra nonetheless }{\fs22\insrsid3020020\charrsid2493618 wishes}{\fs22\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618  to }{
\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 express its support for cultural heritage }{\fs22\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 research }{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 which }{
\fs22\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 goes hand in hand with our organisation\rquote s own key concerns.
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\par Many of you may be familiar with the }{\b\fs22\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 European }{\b\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 Union Prize for Heritage - Europa Nostra Awards}{
\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 , }{\fs22\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 run by Europa Nostra in partnership with the European Commission, in the framework of the Culture 2000 programme. This}{
\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618  public competition is the European Union\rquote s flagship programme for recognising and promoting best practices in the conservation of tangible cultural heritage throughout Europe. }{
\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3020020\charrsid2493618 Of course, q}{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 uality research constitutes the }{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 
indispensable }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 foundation of outstanding conservation practice. }{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 Therefore this European Heritage Awards Scheme }{
\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 includes a category for recognising outstanding studies and the results of research. }{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 Through this research categor
y we strive to }{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid3020020\charrsid2493618 raise awareness}{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 
 that without the commitment and dedication of research communities who invest considerable time, efforts and resources in finding solutions to complex problems which at first hand appear impossible to overcome, we would not b
e able to ensure the survival of our cultural heritage for future generations.
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\par I would like to briefly outline }{\b\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 four challenges}{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 
 that Europa Nostra sees as priorities for cultural heritage research in the future:
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\par 1 \endash  }{\b\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 to mainstream action benefiting cultural heritage into }{\b\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 all }{
\b\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 EU policies and programmes
\par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 Article 151.4 of the Treaty establishing the European Community states that "the }{\i\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 
Community shall take cultural aspects into account in its action under other provisions of this Treaty }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 ". This statement means t
hat cultural heritage should be duly acknowledged and dealt with in all relevant EU policy and action areas \endash 
 active citizenship, education and training, the environment, taxation, common agricultural policy and rural development, tourism, Neighbourhood and Mediterranean Policy. It is encouraging to see that the cultural }{
\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 heritage has already been integrated }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 
in some fields of action of the European Union, such as the Structural Funds and the research programmes}{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 , and we hope that it will continue to be taken 
on board in the successor programmes}{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 . However, the potential for using the different Community programmes in favour of culture are far from being completely exhausted. This requires a}{
\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 n}{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618  comprehensive strategy and a common vision, as well as enhanced coordin
ation between the different services and Institutions of the European Union. Such was the core message}{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 , which we would like to share with you,}{
\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618  of the major European Policy Forum }{\b\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 \'93Cultural Heritage Counts for Europe\'94}{
\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618  which was held in Brussels last December by Europa Nostra, in cooperation with the European Economic and Social Committee. }{
\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 This has been most recently emphasized in the }{\i\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 
Draft Report on the protection of European natural and architectural cultural heritage in natural and architectural heritage in rural and island communities}{\cs16\i\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\super\langnp1029\insrsid10572500 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
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\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 submitted four days ago to the Culture and Education Committee of the European Parliament by MEP Sifunakis. C}{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 
learly, cultural heritage research would also benefit from this }{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 integrated}{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618  strategy}{
\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 , which calls for interdisciplinarity in research, as well as the exploitation }{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812 of }{
\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 the synergies between cultural heritage and other areas}{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 .
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\par 2 \endash  }{\b\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 to diversify the fields of research related to cultural heritage
\par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 Immense progress is being made in the research on the technical aspects of heritage conservation. However, it seems important that research}{
\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618  on other aspects}{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618  also be intensified. For example: research on the value and benefits of cultural heritage, on the l
inks between the intangible and tangible dimensions of heritage, on the contribution of traditional skills and knowledge to heritage conservation}{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 
, on the involvement of the private sector, on community participation, on education}{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 . }{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid2493618 Probably, al}{
\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 l of us here 
are convinced that cultural heritage has beneficial impacts on society, the environment and the economy. Activities related to cultural heritage conservation, enhancement and education contribute greatly to the achievement of current EU policy priorities,
 
and in particular the Lisbon objectives (knowledge economy and job creation), the Gothenburg agenda (sustainable development and environment protection), and the promotion of social cohesion and inclusion. We also feel that cultural heritage contributes f
undamentally to our quality of life }{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 by creating }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 
an enjoyable living environment. People derive satisfaction from heritage, which is likely to have positive benefits also on their }{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 well-being}{
\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 , which will in turn }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493618 impact on }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 
the economy. Yet, it is not easy to illustrate those benefits with hard facts and figures. However, if we are to boost our case in favour of cultural heritage and}{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 
 convince governments and public institutions that cultural heritage should occupy a prominent place on their agendas}{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 , it is crucial that some indicators and benchmarks be }{
\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 developed to demonstrate why and how}{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 
. We are encouraged in this respect by the recent adoption by the Council of Europe, last October, of the Framework Convention on the Value of Cultural Heritage for Society, which recognises the importance of many of these aspects. }{
\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid2493618 However}{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 , much innovating and pioneering research still needs to be done in th}{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493618 
ese}{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618  field}{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493618 s}{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618  at the European level.}{
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\par 3 \endash  }{\b\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 to share knowledge and best practices. }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 
\par The opportunities of and threats to cultural heritage knows no boundaries \endash similar problems and challenges to conservation occur in different countries. However, with the enlargement of the European Union to 25 extremely diverse Member States 
\endash  soon to be 27 \endash  the need for multi-lateral cooperation, communication and networks }{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 in the aim of sharing information }{
\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 has never been greater. It is therefore important that }{\fs22\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 
we mobilise all actors and pool all our assets to work together in favour of cultural heritage and break down the barriers. }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 
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\par 4 \endash  }{\b\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 to }{\b\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 effectively }{\b\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 
communicate the results }{\b\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 of }{\b\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 cultural heritage research to }{
\b\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493618 the wider public, including civil society}{\b\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 . }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 
\par If we are to win over an increasing number of people to the cause of cultural heritage and get them actively involved in its safeguarding, it is }{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 vital}{
\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618  that the value of cultural heritage and the results of specialised research in the field be communicated effectively. }{
\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid2493618\charrsid2493618 If we wish the results of research to be used and be practically applied to cultural }{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid145045 he}{
\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid2493618\charrsid2493618 ritage, they should be communicated in a }{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid2493618 comprehensible}{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid2493618\charrsid2493618 
 and user-friendly manner }{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid2493618 conservation practitioners and }{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid2493618\charrsid2493618 to the}{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid2493618  end-}{
\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid2493618\charrsid2493618 users, as well as to the decision-makers.}{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid2493618  }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 The}{
\b\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618  European Heritage Days }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 \endash  for which Europa Nostra since very recently acts as the }{
\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid145045 Liaison Bureau}{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618  in cooperation with the Council of Europe and the European Commission \endash 
 can serve as a platform for raising awareness and appreciation for cultural heritage}{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid145045  amongst some 20 million European citizens who participate in these Days; }{
\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 but also to make known the efforts undertaken by various stakeholders, as well as the results of research directly or indirectly related to heritage.}{
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\par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 I should like to conclude by mentioning that, in light of the constantly and rapidly evolving European environment, }{
\b\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 Influencing policy developments at a European level}{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618  has emerged as one of Europa Nostra\rquote 
s key priorities for the coming decade. Europa Nostra has responded to the need to provide a platform for coordinating input from civil society organisations and elaborating a true 
European strategy for cultural heritage, including support for research, by creating }{\b\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 a European Policy Working Group}{
\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618  which has been active for nearly three years now. I hope that many of the enlightening ideas}{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 , }{
\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 inspiration }{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 and recommendations }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 gained from t
he }{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 presentations and }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 
discussions in Prague will be integrated into the agenda and future position papers of our organisation}{\fs22\lang1029\langfe1033\langnp1029\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618  and communicated to the stakeholders}{
\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6754812\charrsid2493618 . Finally, I would like to state that Europa Nostra looks forward to the future exchanges and c
ollaboration with the organisers and participants of this meeting, in favour of cultural heritage research. Thank you.
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