The world is moving towards a “metropolitan age” characterized by large, growing urban agglomerations, with a complexity and diversity that are unprecedented for our civilizations.
Policy Dialogue - Culture as a dimension in urban transformation
Policy Dialogue - Culture as a dimension in urban transformation
Description
The function of culture as a pillar of sustainable development is increasingly recognized. This dialogue will discuss how heritage, creativity, diversity, cultural participation and the transmission of knowledge are instrumental to building people-centred societies. It will also explore the operational role played by cities and local governments within this context, and the need for them to be acknowledged in, and empowered by, the New Urban Agenda.
Chairing
Catherine Cullen
Former President of UCLG’s Committee on culture, and former Councilor for culture, Lille, Special Advisor on Culture and Sustainable Cities
Speakers
Parallel Sessions
[Federación Colombiana de Municipios (FCM), FLACMA]
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Centro de Alianzas para el Desarrollo (CAD) is promoting, enhacing and creating awareness by promoting audiovisual pieces to emphasize the role of civil society and local authorities in the roadmap
Architect, Director of Arquitectura y Paisaje EU and Founder of Fundación Cerros de Bogotá, Ms Wiesner will explore the challenges and opportunities that urban landscape projects imply for local go
[Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (WIEGO)]