Establishment of the Cultural Heritage Governance Forum in the Canary Islands
Canary Islands Governance Forum for Cultural Heritage
Overview
The Canary Islands government has officially created the Governance Forum for Cultural Heritage, a collaborative space designed to enhance coordination and good practices among public administrations involved in cultural heritage management across the archipelago.
This non-decisional, advisory body aims to:
- streamline efforts,
- prevent overlaps,
- share expertise in protecting, conserving, and promoting cultural sites and traditions.
Its formation responds to the recognition that cultural heritage policies require multi-level cooperation among:
- regional agencies,
- local authorities,
- security forces,
- emergency services,
- cultural conservation entities.
Operation and Participation
The forum will operate as a multilateral, ad hoc platform, meeting at least twice a year, with participation from:
- government representatives,
- local authorities,
- security forces,
- independent experts.
Its goal is to:
- facilitate continuous dialogue,
- harmonize procedures,
- develop non-binding guidelines that help improve daily management and long-term planning.
Principles and Broader Context
Although it does not have decision-making powers, the forum’s work will support better governance, informed by principles of:
- transparency,
- sustainability,
- gender equality.
The creation of this space reflects a broader effort to strengthen the territory’s cultural identity while promoting shared responsibility and efficiency among stakeholders involved in the archipelago’s cultural heritage sector.