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Safeguarding cultural heritage from natural and man-made disasters: a comparative analysis of risk management in the EU

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Bonazza, Alessandra, Maxwell, Ingval, Drdácký, Miloš, Vintzileou, Ellizabeth and Hanus, Christian (2018) Safeguarding cultural heritage from natural and man-made disasters: a comparative analysis of risk management in the EU. Working Paper. Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg, 205p. ISBN 978-92-79-73945-3. [Book]

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Natural and man-made hazards, anthropogenic effects and extreme climate change events, are persistently putting the cultural heritage of Europe under pressure, with a daily incremental frequency. In addition, such disasters and catastrophes compound the conservation challenges and needs of the heritage assets. These events also menace the assets’ social, cultural, historic and artistic values, the safety of citizens, and have an impact on local economies linked to tourism. Consequently, research on adaptation strategies, methodologies and other remedial tools is crucial, in order to safeguard Europe's cultural heritage from the continuous pressures it faces and the related decayinducing consequences. This Study presents a comprehensive overview of the existing knowledge, at European and international level, on safeguarding cultural heritage from the effects of natural disasters and threats caused by human action. Furthermore, it maps existing strategies and tools for disaster risk management in the 28 Member States, and provides evidencebased recommendations with the purpose of supporting European cooperation and improving the integration of cultural heritage in national platforms for Disaster Risk Reduction

Les catastrophes naturelles et anthropiques, les effets anthropogéniques et les phénomènes climatiques extrêmes exercent une pression systématique sur le patrimoine culturel de l’Europe, à des intervalles de moins en moins espacés. De plus, ces désastres et ces catastrophes aggravent les problèmes et les besoins relatifs à la conservation des ressources du patrimoine. Aussi, ces phénomènes sont-ils une menace pour la valeur sociale, culturelle, historique et artistique de ces ressources et pour la sécurité des citoyens. De plus, ils affectent les économies locales liées au tourisme. Il s’avère donc urgent de mener des recherches sur les stratégies d’adaptation, les méthodologies et d’autres outils permettant de protéger ce patrimoine des pressions auxquelles il est sans cesse confronté et des conséquences entraînant sa dégradation. Cette étude offre un aperçu exhaustif des connaissances actuelles, à l’échelle européenne et internationale, sur la protection du patrimoine culturel des effets des catastrophes naturelles et des menaces causées par l’action de l’homme. Aussi, propose-t-elle une cartographie des stratégies et des outils disponibles, pour gérer les risques de catastrophe dans les 28 États membres. Enfin, elle fournit des recommandations pour aider à la coopération européenne et améliorer l’intégration du patrimoine culturel dans les plateformes nationales de réduction des risques de catastrophe.

Item Type: Book (Working Paper)
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Bonazza, Alessandra
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Maxwell, Ingval
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Drdácký, Miloš
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Vintzileou, Ellizabeth
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Hanus, Christian
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Languages: English
Keywords: EUROPEAN UNION; CULTURAL HERITAGE; CONSERVATION; NATURAL DISASTERS; MAN-MADE DISASTERS; RISK MANAGEMENT; PROTECTION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE; COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS; CLIMATE CHANGE; THREATS; PREVENTION OF RISKS; RECOMMENDATIONS; NATIONAL LEVEL; POLLUTION; FLOODS; LANDSLIDES; EARTHQUAKES; VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS; FIRE; ARMED CONFLICTS; ASSESSMENT OF RISK; METHODOLOGY
Subjects: E. CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION > 07. Management
E. CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION > 11. Legal protection and Administration
G. DETERIORATION > 02. Causes of deterioration
G. DETERIORATION > 03. Climate change
G. DETERIORATION > 05. Prevention of deterioration
P. GEOGRAPHIC AREAS > 05. Europe
Number of Pages: 205
ISBN: 978-92-79-73945-3
Depositing User: intern icomos
Date Deposited: 06 Feb 2020 10:36
Last Modified: 06 Mar 2024 12:11
URI: https://openarchive.icomos.org/id/eprint/2329

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