Passato e/è futuro nell’implementazione dell’Agenda 2030. Strategie di valorizzazione del patrimonio culturale per i territori fragili Past and/is Future in the Implementation of the 2030Agenda. Strategies for the Enhancement of Cultural Heritage for Fragile Territories

The issue of safeguarding and enhancing the cultural heritage together with its environmental and social sustainability is increasingly present in the policies of the various institutions, at European and international level. Included in the 2030 Agenda, an innovative Goal specified by Target 11.4 is included, which invites all countries to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable by strengthening the protection of cultural and natural heritage. Also the New Urban Agenda (2016) places Cultural Heritage as a priority component of sustainable development policies and strategies, as well as planning tools that safeguard cultural assets and landscapes in their rich and articulated diversification. In fact, it can be fundamental for the promotion of innovative approaches and to maximize the social and economic benefits at local level, to activate processes of economic growth and social inclusion through the participation of local communities and urban regeneration actions, capable of increasing the resilience of cities and territories. With reference to the EU, the contribution explores the potential of cultural heritage in combating depopulation dynamics and contributing to development processes in inland areas and fragile territories, with particular attention to resource management and good practices that can transform them into privileged innovation laboratories.