IDEAA Urban House has become a new Member Organisation of Europa Nostra

On behalf of our Board, it is my great pleasure to extend to the IDEAA Urban House a formal welcome as a new Member Organisation of Europa Nostra, the Voice of Civil Society Committed to Cultural and Natural Heritage in Europe. We are delighted that you have decided to join our large ‘family’ of hundreds of Member and Associate Organisations and dedicated individuals from all over Europe and beyond, of particular significance as we celebrate Europa Nostra’s 60th Anniversary.

The last year was not only a year of celebration but also of consolidation and further expansion of our action for the benefit of Europe’s shared heritage. The devastating effects of Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, also with regard to cultural heritage, continue to require adequate efforts in the reconstruction and recovery phase of the country. To date, we have raised over €150,000 to support the heritage defenders in Ukraine through a joint solidarity campaign. Much more is still to be done.

We are also very proud to inform you that in May Europa Nostra together with a strong team of European partners and member organisations launched the European Heritage Hub project. The aim of this EU-funded pilot project is to mobilise stakeholders at all levels of governance to contribute to heritage and culture-based climate action; to engage and reach out to audiences who do not usually participate in cultural heritage-related activities, with a special focus on young people; and to fully embrace the opportunities offered by the digital transformation to make heritage content, policies, initiatives, projects and news easily accessible to all.

Such an ambitious programme will only be made possible thanks to your input and support. Looking very much forward to our future collaboration and communication.