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A set of topics divided in three main groups are proposed as subjects for the papers that will be presented at the conference. Special attention is given to the relationships between world heritage and world sustainability, understanding sustainable development at all its levels, such as environmental preservation, economy, human welfare, history and social relationships.

Heritage and Human Development

- World heritage as open-air museums
- Communities participation
- Maintenance costs management
- World heritage as a social and economic development key
- World heritage preservation in times of war
- Non-tangible heritage
- Case studies

Heritage and Natural Environment

- National and regional planning
- Dealing with economic pressures
- Environmental impacts control and survey
- Gathering nature and human activities
- Case studies

Heritage and Building Preservation

- Rehabilitatin and maintenance
- Preservation and survey of ancient construction techniques
- Building heritage and adaptation to new requirements
- Urban planning and urban heritage
- Development of tools to support heritage buildings rehabilitation
- Case studies