To open a wide public discussion and reveal best practices, the International ECHOPOLIS 2018 Meeting will be developed in 3 full conference days 26, 27 & 28 November 2018. It is, thus, is calling for contributions, that is papers on research & technological development and concrete case-studies in the following 9 areas :
Thematic areas
1st Thematic area : Natural and tangible and intangible Cultural Heritage as Strategic Territorial Development Resources
- Natural and cultural heritage as strategic territorial resources
- Natural and cultural heritage as resources that can boost economic growth and jobs
- Territorial aspects of natural and cultural heritage – role in territorial cohesion
- Societal aspects of natural and cultural heritage – role in social cohesion
- Natural and cultural heritage to encourage dialogue between different cultures
- Natural and cultural heritage to encourage dialogue between generations
- Nation and city branding
- European Green Belt and TEN-G (Transeuropean Networks- Green)
- Cross-border areas, natural and cultural heritage.
- Culture and sustainability : a forth pillar ?
2nd Thematic area : Linking natural and cultural heritage
- Culture as ecosystem service
- Culture as main driver in influencing ecosystems and biodiversity and in shaping landscapes
- Natural and cultural heritage as defining element of European identity.
- Natural parks ( incl.Natura 2000 Network) and ecosystem services
- Natural parks (incl.Natura 2000 sites) associated with cultural sites
- Natural parks ( incl.Natura 2000) and tourism, recreation and/or spiritual reflection
- Natural parks ( incl.Natura 2000) and historical and archaeological sites
- Natural parks (incl. Natura 2000) and cultural sites in cities
- Natural parks ( incl.Natura 2000) and Green Infrastructure
- Spiritual value of world natural heritage and Natura 2000 sites
- Inspirational values of world natural heritage and Natura 2000
- Natural and cultural tourism
- Natural and cultural values of landscapes
- Natural and cultural heritage and regeneration of deprived areas
- Conservation and management of historic gardens
3rd Thematic area : Marine natural and cultural heritage, Maritime spatial planning and Cultural values
- Marine natural and cultural heritage, planning and management
- Maritime Spatial Planning and marine antiquities
- Maritime Spatial Planning and cultural values
- Marine antiquities and diving tourism
- Marine Natura 2000 and Marine Protected areas
- Marine Protected Areas in the Areas Beyond National Juridictions
- Marine natural and cultural heritage and marine tourism
- Marine cultural heritage and local development of insular communities
- Marine ecosystems and underwater noise pollution
- UNESCO Cultural heritage Vs Natural hazards at European and Global scale
4th Thematic area : Climate change, natural hazards and cultural heritage
- Earthquake disasters, storm and flood disasters
- Threats to cultural heritage by global climate change
- Uncontrolled urban development and environmental pollution threatening cultural heritage
- Wars, ethnic conflicts, barbaric acts of destruction, pillage as threats to cultural heritage
- Disaster risk management regarding natural and cultural heritage
- Incentives for risk management and mitigation
- Building resilience of cultural heritage to cultural disasters by cities and regions
- Initiatives to improve the protection and conservation of Heritage sites facing natural disasters and climate change
5th Thematic area : Sounds & Soundscapes as elements of the culture of the places
- Sound Innovations to Improve and create natural and cultural attractiveness
- Sound environment of monuments
- Noise pollution and its impact on natural and cultural attractiveness and tourism
- Soundscapes, Cultural Heritage and Tourism
- Sound Cultural Heritage and Soundscapes
- Acoustic ecology and protection of biodiversity and of natural and cultural heritage
- Urban innovations involving specific population groups (eg immigrants and refugees) to promote dialogue between cultures.
6th Thematic area : Cultural heritage, archaeological sites, monuments and sensory landscapes
- Lighting design of archaeological sites and monuments
- Lightscapes and cultural / archaeological sites
- Sound, soundscapes and cultural / archaeological sites
- LED and low-cost lighting in archaeological sites
- Lighting and highlighting of artworks, lighting and museum spaces
- Presentation of realized projects for the rehabilitation and promotion of archaeological sites – Emphasis on sensory landscapes ( lighting, sound design..)
- Lighting environment of monuments
- Light pollution and its impact on natural and cultural attractiveness and tourism
7th Thematic area : Shaping places with nature and culture
- Cultural capital of public space
- Public space and cultural differences
- Designing public space with nature and culture
- Connected public spaces
- Digital networking of public spaces
- Media facades/active facades
- Lighting in public space
- Acoustics in smart cities – urban soundscapes
- Small urban spaces
- Smart urban equipment
- Urban mapping / visual maps, sound maps
- Cultural heritage and sustainable developement – use of RES
- Urban Green infrastructure
- Green gentrification
8th Thematic area : Natural and cultural heritage : legal frameworks, planning, management, governance, marketing, funding
- Harmonised legal frameworks for protection
- Integrated management approaches, plans and planning tools
- New information technologies
- Synergies and collaboration opportunities in terms of planning and management
- Modes of management of integration of nature and culture across Europe
- Evolutionary governance and Natura 2000
- Innovative approaches to raising public awareness of nature conservation
- Natural and cultural heritage and the role of non-governmental organisations
- Engagement and empowerment of local residents and stakeholders
- Monitoring impacts of activities ( e.g tourism) on the overall sustainability
- Natural and cultural heritage and city/region branding
- Natural and cultural heritage and urban/territorial attractiveness
- Educational and volunteering issues linked with natural/cultural heritage interplay
- Participatory governance of natural and cultural heritage
- Biodiversity and culture in terms of policies and funding opportunities
- Methodologies to better integrate biodiversity and cultural landscapes management
- Natural and cultural tourism
9th Thematic area : New mapping and surveying technologies for natural and cultural heritage – Geographic Information Systems
- Digital and 3-D reconstruction /modeling
- Computational photography
- Virtual augmented reality and other techniques in cultural, historical and natural heritage
- Mixed reality and gamified interaction technologies in cultural heritage and creative industries
- Integrated historical maps and archeological data using digital technologies
- Underwater and submarine photography – Marine diving technologies.
- Earth observation systems, tools, data – GIS – PPGIS