SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

 

In times of uncertainty and instability, cultural heritage, whether tangible or intangible, stands on fragile ground. This double-delegate committee invites participants to explore how heritage can be protected, restored, and reimagined. Delegates must confront the complex and delicate intersection of preservation, identity, and recovery, understanding how cultural heritage can foster resilience and peace while protecting local voices and communal practices. From recovering damaged sites to protecting oral traditions, rituals, and local customs, delegates will consider the ethical, legal, and political logistics of handling heritage in moments of crisis, but also in moments of rapid change. Far from simply recovering the past, the future of cultural heritage lies in adapting how to preserve, share, and protect it in an ever-changing world. 

Please note this is a double delegation committee.