Culture and Heritage as a Key Factor in Achieving the 2030 Agenda

Abstract

Abstract: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) encompass social, economic and environmental dimensions with the intention of creating a better future for all, focusing on sustainability and development cooperation. However, within this global agenda, the concept of culture, and therefore cultural heritage, is missing. These concepts are intrinsic to the social life of man. Being a central part of the identity of a community gives rise to tolerance, peace and respect for cultural diversity. Necessary elements for the achievement of the 2030 Agenda. Therefore, culture and heritage should be considered as key factors for the sustainable development of a community. Even more so in this Decade of Action, where it is necessary to redouble efforts in all those dimensions that contribute to meeting the SDG’s and seek the involvement of the various actors that are influenced by these activities, achieving not only to meet these goals and objectives, but also to increase citizen participation in cultural life.