Le componenti ecologiche e ambientali nei processi di valorizzazione del patrimonio culturale. Integrating ecological and environmental components In cultural heritage

The essays in this section of the volume explore the crucial importance of cultural heritage and ecologicalenvironmental components in urban regeneration strategies, in light of current socio-economic and environmental challenges. Grounded in multidisciplinary research, the analyses conducted emphasize how cultural heritage is the result of a lengthy process of stratification, serving as a witness to local identity and cultural expression. The construction of local identities proves essential for safeguarding cultural and natural diversities, opening up to new forms of research and cultural work. It highlights how the valorization of cultural heritage can promote sustainable development, contributing to social cohesion, a sense of identity, and the mobilization of resources for the construction of local economies. In this context, ecological-environmental components become essential for urban regeneration, equity, and the quality of the urban environment, emphasizing the importance of policies, strategies, and tools for environmental regeneration. The multidisciplinary perspective adopted reflects the need to address complex environmental and territorial dynamics systematically, producing knowledge and understanding appropriate to territorial realities. Through case studies and innovative approaches, the contributions illustrate how the integration of urban redevelopment, cultural heritage enhancement, and environmental protection interventions can foster sustainable urban development, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and European initiatives such as the Green Deal and Agenda 2030.