GreenHeritage is a EU-funded project that aims at determining the influence of climate change on the intangible cultural heritage. To achieve this, inclusive and innovative tools and methodologies will be designed to enhance knowledge around the threat of climate change and the management, preservation and protection of the intangible cultural heritage.
In the span of three years, the GreenHeritage project will establish synergies with professionals, educational centers, administrations, local agents and civil society. GreenHeritage aspires to function as an urgent reminder that climate change is present, affecting both directly and indirectly all aspects of Europe’s cultural heritage.

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Led by Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CRN), GreenHeritage brings together a multidisciplinary team of professionals from 10 entities from five European countries (Belgium, Greece, Italy, Latvia and Spain).

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After 18 Months of activity, the following results were achieved:
1. A methodology for the management, preservation and protection of ICH in the face of CC based on a needs analysis in partner countries but also across EU (deliverable D2.3).
2. 14 ICH case studies in different European Countries have been analysed. They represent different ICH categories, such as: Food customs; Technical Knowledge and Skills; Traditions; Rituals and Cults (D2.1 and D2.2)
3. An interactive map showing examples of the most endangered areas and regions in Europe where CC has started to impact negatively different types of ICH (https://map.greenheritage-project.eu/index_hidden.php). On this map, the GH ICH Case Studies are shown and described.
4. A blended learning program on ICH and CC consisting of 4 online modules and 4 transnational physical workshops, targeting cross-sectoral PhD candidates, researchers, and policymakers & practitioners.
5. A micro-credentials programme on ICH and CC consisting of 4 online modules targeting a broader audience.
6. 2 of the 5 planned policy roundtables (PRT) bringing together scientists, researchers, community leaders and policy-makers, were organized. These are fundamental events for collecting opinions and ideas useful to produce the policy briefs. The two exploited PRTs were organized in Spain (Aguilar do Campo) and in Italy (Ravello)
7. 2 of the 5 policy briefs (PoB), were realised.

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• drafting lesson plans per module,
• creating content per lesson and learning resources,
• designing workshop activities,
• forming assessment and grading rubrics, planning the course calendar,
• preparing a syllabus for each module and a study guide.

In preparing the proposal, the consortium identified the following four MODULES:

Module 1: Intangible Cultural Heritage: Introduction and Overview
Module 2: Intangible Cultural Heritage and Climate Change I: Threats and Protection Module 3: Intangible Cultural Heritage and Climate Change II: Challenges and Opportunities
Module 4: ICT tools for safeguarding ICH

As regards Module 1, upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Articulate a clear definition of ICH.
• Understand the significance and scope of ICH in cultural preservation.
• Appreciate the diversity of ICH manifestations globally.
• Recognize and provide examples of various forms of ICH.
• Gain an understanding of the UNESCO framework for safeguarding ICH.
• Analyze the legislative measures at the European and national levels for protecting ICH.
• Understand the responsibilities and challenges faced by experts in preserving ICH.
• Explore the role of communities in the safeguarding and transmission of ICH.
• Engage in discussions about the ethical considerations surrounding the documentation, preservation, and dissemination of ICH.
• Critically evaluate case studies illustrating successful and unsuccessful efforts in safeguarding ICH.
• Develop cultural sensitivity and awareness, understanding the importance of respecting diverse cultural practices and traditions.
• Reflect on the opportunities and challenges presented by the digital turn in the context of ICH.

The General Competences are the following:
• Adapting to new situations
• Decision-making
• Teamwork
• Working in international environment
• Working in interdisciplinary environment
• Respect for difference and multi-culturalism.
• Respect for the natural environment.
• Showing social, professional, and ethical responsibility and sensitivity to gender Issues

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