Research on Sustainable Conservation of Cultural Heritage
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Tourism, Culture, and Heritage".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2027 | Viewed by 163
Special Issue Editor
Interests: diagnostic studies on deterioration of built heritage and wall paintings; in laboratory assessment of innovative materials appropriate for heritage objects; cleaning, consolidation and protection of heritage objects
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Since the 1960s, the relationship between sustainability and cultural heritage has evolved through distinct developmental phases, each marked by new concepts and methodologies. At first in documents compiled by UNESCO and ICOMOS, sustainability was explicitly integrated into the concept of cultural heritage. Then, in 2015, the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development formally recognized culture as a driver for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), thereby shaping heritage policies. Over the past two decades, sustainability has been consistently applied and refined in the conservation of cultural heritage. Although the connection between cultural heritage and sustainability has been acknowledged since the 1960s, the explicit integration of sustainability concepts into heritage conservation is a relatively recent development. Over the past two decades, various approaches have emerged to operationalize the universal ideal of sustainability in practice.
This Special Issue aims to delve into the intersection between sustainable practices and the conservation of architectural heritage and seeks to explore innovative approaches and recent advancements in the conservation and management of built heritage.
The scope of this Special Issue encompasses various research topics pertaining to sustainable conservation practices, including the following:
- The development of new conservation methodologies including consolidants, protective substances and cleaning techniques mainly oriented toward efficacy, compatibility, long-term performance and environmental sustainability;
- Sustainable materials for the restoration of built heritage such as those that are eco-friendly and renewable, aiming to reduce environmental impact and promote long-term sustainability;
- Best practices and case studies from around the world, highlighting successful applications of sustainable conservation principles and innovative preservation techniques.
This Special Issue aims to serve as a platform for heritage professionals and policymakers to exchange knowledge and practices in the sustainable conservation of cultural heritage.
Prof. Dr. Vasco Fassina
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable conservation methodologies
- environmental sustainability
- sustainable development
- built heritage
- eco-friendly materials
- sustainable
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