A TRANSVERSAL APPROACH BETWEEN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS IN EDUCATION, ACCESS TO PUBLIC INFORMATION AND CULTURAL HERITAGE IN THE LATIN AMERICA REGION

Pablo Zamora

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A TRANSVERSAL APPROACH BETWEEN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS IN EDUCATION, ACCESS TO PUBLIC INFORMATION AND CULTURAL HERITAGE IN THE LATIN AMERICA REGION

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Pablo Zamora

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2. A Cross-Cutting Approach Between Conventions - A discussion linking the Venice Charter with other international documents, notably the Hague Convention of 1954, the World Heritage Convention of 1972, the Nara Document on Authenticity of 1994, the Intangible Heritage Convention of 2003, and the Faro Convention of 2005, exploring intersections and shared principles to address contemporary challenges.

Publishing Date

11/04/2025

Country of Publishing

Brazil | Brasil

Language of Publishing

Inglês

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https://www.even3.com.br/anais/icomos-scientific-symposium-2024-439820/812520-a-transversal-approach-between-international-conventions-in-education-access-to-public-information-and-cultural-

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978-65-272-1284-3

Keywords

Cultural Heritage, International Law, Venice Charter, Mondiacult, Escazu Agreement, Cultural Law

Summary

The preservation of cultural and environmental heritage has garnered significant attention within the international community, manifested through various conventions and agreements. Despite the global emphasis, the Latin American context remains underexplored concerning the interplay between these regulations. This article seeks to investigate the connections between the Venice Charter, the Escazú Agreement of the OAS, and the Mondiacult Agreement of UNESCO, aiming to identify common principles that can bolster efforts to preserve cultural and environmental heritage in Latin America. These international norms promote access to information and education as crucial for protecting cultural rights, particularly in the realms of cultural and environmental heritage. The proposed analysis will highlight the limitations, opportunities, and shortcomings of international law in the Latin American context, illustrating how museum and heritage protection specialists can leverage this normative framework to advocate for the conservation of various heritage categories. Although these conventions and agreements provide essential concepts and tools for preservation, understanding their regional limitations and scope is vital. A critical aspect of the discussion is the divergent understandings of information access between the regional (Escazú Agreement) and global (Mondiacult Agreement) perspectives. The manner in which information access is perceived and implemented can either enhance or hinder the global population's education on the challenges facing cultural and natural heritage in Latin America and beyond. Ensuring a transparent, safe, and scientifically regulated compilation of information by states is imperative for supporting museum and heritage institutions and informing citizens. Defining cultural and natural heritage is fundamental to this discourse. UNESCO's conventions, along with Georgina DeCarli's insights, provide a framework for understanding these intertwined concepts. UNESCO describes cultural heritage as the legacy inherited from the past, experienced in the present, and passed on to future generations, encompassing both tangible and intangible elements. Natural heritage, while related, emphasizes the conservation of natural elements for their scientific, aesthetic, or conservation value. DeCarli advocates for a category that reflects the inseparable blend of natural and cultural elements, highlighting the profound connection between human beings and their environment. This integrated perspective is essential for debates and propositions concerning conservation and legal frameworks. The methodology employs an interdisciplinary approach, combining legal, historical, and cultural analyses to explore the intersections among these international conventions and agreements. The research involves a comprehensive review of relevant academic and policy literature and a comparative analysis of key principles and provisions in each document. The article aims to present a set of recommendations and identify limitations pertinent to the Latin American region, contributing to the broader knowledge base on cultural and environmental heritage preservation. By providing a detailed comparative analysis of relevant international conventions and agreements, the study seeks to inform future policy discussions and practices related to heritage conservation at both regional and global levels. This endeavor aspires to stimulate an ongoing debate that will shape effective and inclusive strategies for preserving Latin America's rich cultural and natural heritage.

Title of the Event: ICOMOS SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIUM 2024
City of the Event: Ouro Preto
Title of the Proceedings of the event: ICOMOS 2024 Scientific Symposium Proceedings
Name of the Publisher: Even3
Means of Dissemination: Meio Digital

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ZAMORA, Pablo. A TRANSVERSAL APPROACH BETWEEN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS IN EDUCATION, ACCESS TO PUBLIC INFORMATION AND CULTURAL HERITAGE IN THE LATIN AMERICA REGION.. In: ICOMOS 2024 Scientific Symposium Proceedings. Anais...Ouro Preto(MG) Convention Center / UFOP/ UFMG Campus, 2024. Available in: https//www.even3.com.br/anais/icomos-scientific-symposium-2024-439820/812520-A-TRANSVERSAL-APPROACH-BETWEEN-INTERNATIONAL-CONVENTIONS-IN-EDUCATION-ACCESS-TO-PUBLIC-INFORMATION-AND-CULTURAL-. Access in: 14/07/2025