Coastal Connections: Understanding the Significance of Coastal Heritage
This workshop is the first in a series of online Coastal Connections workshops run in partnership with English Heritage. Join us as we explore practical ways to address climate change for coastal heritage sites around the world.
date & time
Location
Virtual
Coastal Connections is a joint initiative between World Monuments Fund and English Heritage.
In this first workshop, we discuss different approaches to understanding the significance of coastal heritage sites and explore how significance is defined in the context of different cultural heritage sites around the world, including Rapa Nui (Easter Island) in Chile and Hurst Castle in the UK.
Speakers include Roy Porter (English Heritage), Stephanie Ortiz (World Monuments Fund), Caitlin DeSilvey (University of Exeter), Peter Cox (ICOMOS) and Tom Colwill (Historic England). Questions and discussion led by Alex Kent (International Connections Lead) and John Darlington (Director of Projects, WMF Britain).
Coastal Connections is a joint initiative between World Monuments Fund and English Heritage to facilitate knowledge exchange and best practice amongst site managers, communities and those who care for coastal heritage sites worldwide. Our series of workshops draws on case studies and real-world experience to offer new perspectives, broaden understanding and explore practical solutions for improving the sustainable management of coastal heritage sites.
Coastal Connections: Understanding the Significance of Coastal Heritage
This workshop is the first in a series of online Coastal Connections workshops run in partnership with English Heritage. Join us as we explore practical ways to address climate change for coastal heritage sites around the world.
date & time
Location
Virtual
Coastal Connections is a joint initiative between World Monuments Fund and English Heritage.
In this first workshop, we discuss different approaches to understanding the significance of coastal heritage sites and explore how significance is defined in the context of different cultural heritage sites around the world, including Rapa Nui (Easter Island) in Chile and Hurst Castle in the UK.
Speakers include Roy Porter (English Heritage), Stephanie Ortiz (World Monuments Fund), Caitlin DeSilvey (University of Exeter), Peter Cox (ICOMOS) and Tom Colwill (Historic England). Questions and discussion led by Alex Kent (International Connections Lead) and John Darlington (Director of Projects, WMF Britain).
Coastal Connections is a joint initiative between World Monuments Fund and English Heritage to facilitate knowledge exchange and best practice amongst site managers, communities and those who care for coastal heritage sites worldwide. Our series of workshops draws on case studies and real-world experience to offer new perspectives, broaden understanding and explore practical solutions for improving the sustainable management of coastal heritage sites.