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Artcile explaining the importance of local tradition

International postgraduate programme “Economics and Techniques for the Conservation of the Architectural and Environmental Heritage”, is the result of a joint effort with Universita IUAV di Venezia, Italy. The Senate of the University of Nova Gorica at its 76th session held on 15 March 2017 approved the extension of the III. level study program ETCAEH from the current three years (180 ECTS) to four years (240 ECTS). The four-year doctoral programme will start in the academic year 2017/2018. Students who are currently enrolled in the three-year study programme will complete studies at the three-year programme.

The ICOMOS International Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICICH) is established in accordance with article 14 of the Statutes of ICOMOS and the Eger-Xi’an Principles for the International Scientific Committees. The objectives of ICICH are, consistent with the aims of ICOMOS and include: To promote international cooperation in the identification, study and solution of issues related to the ethical identification, protection, interpretation, and management of the intangible cultural associations attributed to monuments and sites. To co-operate with the International Scientific Committees of ICOMOS in reviewing doctrinal documents as well as management and conservation practices, in light of the role of intangible attributes in the significance and values of cultural heritage sites. To advise ICOMOS on any role it may have in the implementation of, or other activities associated with UNESCO’s International Convention on Intangible Cultural Heritage. To advise ICOMOS on the role of intangible attributes in the role it plays in implementation of other UNESCO Conventions and international treaties, such as the World Heritage Convention and The Hague Convention. Members of ICICH are members of ICOMOS with particular expertise, experience and interest in the documentation, identification, and assessment of intangible cultural heritage.

The International Committee on Historic Towns and Villages (CIVVIH) was established in 1982. The Committee deals with questions relevant to the planning and management of historic towns and villages. Its membership is made of experts who have different professional backgrounds related to historic town preservation. We come from ICOMOS member countries all over the world to share their knowledge and experience with colleagues practicing in the field.

Architect and City Planner (Helsinki), DPhil (York, UK), Prof. (Nova Gorica) He graduated in Architecture and town planning from the Polytechnic of Helsinki (1966). He attended the ICCROM International Course in the Restoration of Monuments and Sites (1971), as well as short courses on landscape conservation in Segovia (1971) and the British Council Course on the conservation of historic structures at IoAAS, Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies, York (1972). He obtained the degree of Doctor in Philosophy, DPhil, at the University of York (1986). Teaching: Teaching of history and theory of conservation, and the management of the built heritage at the international courses of ICCROM, and at numerous universities. At present: Extraordinary Professor at the University of Nova Gorica (jointly with IUAV, Venice). Architectural Practice: Architectural practice in Finland (1960-1970): design of office buildings (K & H. Sirén, Helsinki), urban planning (O. Kivinen, Espoo), residences, offices, schools, industry (E & J. Jokilehto, Mikkeli). Planning consultant to the Municipality of Mikkeli, 1970-1971. ICCROM: 1972, coordinator of course in architectural conservation. 1973 responsible for ICCROM programme in Architectural and Urban Conservation, missions to a large number of countries. Representation of ICCROM at UNESCO World Heritage Committee, and at ICOMOS. Representative of ICCROM in process leading to the Second Protocol of Hague Conventioin. Assistant Director General of ICCROM, 1992-1998. From 2006 Special Advisor to Director-General. ICOMOS: Member of the Finnish National Committee of ICOMOS (1980, currently honorary member), and of the Italian National Committee. President (1992-2001) ICOMOS International Training Committee, CIF, Member of ICOMOS International Committee on Theory and Philosophy of Conservation and Restoration. World Heritage Advisor to ICOMOS, 2000-2006, evaluation and presentation of nominations to World Heritage Committee. Publications include: A History of Architectural Conservation (Butterworth-Heinemann, 1999); jointly with Sir Bernard Feilden: Management Guidelines for World Cultural Heritage Sites (ICCROM, 1993). ICOMOS Studies: The World Heritage List, Filling the Gaps – An Action Plan for the Future (jointly with M. Petzet, H. Cleere, S. Denyer, Monuments and Sites, XII, 2005); The World Heritage List: What is OUV? (Monuments and Sites, XVI, 2008). Current Activities: Special Advisor to the Director General of ICCROM; Professor at University of Nova Gorica; Invited professor and lecturer related to the conservation of cultural heritage, and particularly World Heritage; Consultant to the preparation of World Heritage nominations (e.g. Italy, China, Ireland, Norway); Conservation practice: management plans and urban conservation master plans.

Statement on the relationship between heritage management and State role in culture preservatino and development

Statement on the impact of tourism on some crowded heritage sites with loss of authenticity

statement on the new trends of cultural tourism, focusing on local authenticity and integrity for a true visitor and citizen experience