L’Institut du patrimoine culturel, le CELAT et l’Institut du patrimoine de l’UQAM vous invitent chaleureusement à assister au séminaire international « Preserving Koutammakou: Addressing the Challenges of Heritage Conservation and Promoting Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions in Togo » que présentera Julio Atti (Association Culture-Développement [CUL-DEV], Togo) le mardi 19 novembre dès 9 h sur Zoom. La présentation sera en anglais, mais la période de discussion pourra se dérouler en anglais et en français. L’activité, qui clôture la série « PCI et changements climatiques », s’inscrit dans le cadre des travaux du Groupe de travail sur le PCI, le changement climatique et l’environnement.
Lien de la réunion Zoom : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82841876119?pwd=OVVDVjNVTWtzSlZicW4zR0dwbGVZdz09
ID of Meeting : 828 4187 6119
Secret Code : 812631
Résumé de la présentation
« This presentation will delve into the challenges faced in preserving Koutammakou, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Republic of Togo, in the context of climate change. Our current work focuses on developing inclusive and sustainable strategies by integrating the perspectives of all stakeholders, including local youth and the diaspora. These efforts aim to address both the cultural and environmental vulnerabilities of the site. The solutions being explored could serve as a blueprint for comparable other communities or sites facing comparable challenges. The presentation will highlight the site’s unique characteristics, the threats it faces, and the strategies under consideration. »
Présentation du conférencier
Julio Atti is a cultural heritage preservation specialist and sustainable development advocate with over a decade of experience. Currently serving as the Secretary General of the Association Culture-Développement (CUL-DEV) in Lomé, Togo, he has led and coordinated multiple projects, including those funded by UNESCO. Julio has also been actively involved in several project committees, working in partnership with the Togolese government, and has represented civil society in national and international initiatives. His work focuses on developing inclusive and sustainable solutions for heritage conservation.