Number 454 14 November 2024

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We are delighted to unveil a new group of distinguished speakers for the 10th World Summit on Arts and Culture on Charting the future of arts and culture, which will take place from 27–30 May 2025 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. 

We are pleased to announce that two leading experts will join us to lead important discussions on the Summit’s thematic cluster on Digital Systems and Technology: Dr RAY LC, Assistant Professor of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR, China), whose work explores human adaptation to new interaction environments, particularly with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machines in creative expression, and Micaela Mantegna, Argentinian lawyer and researcher renowned for her expertise in AI ethics, extended reality (XR) policy, culture and copyright law. 

Another thematic cluster, Knowledge Systems and Agency, will address Intellectual Property (IP) rights and we are honoured to welcome Solamalemalo Dr Hai-Yuean Tualima, Senior Law Lecturer, Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, who recently led negotiations for the Pacific countries on the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Treaty on IP, genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge. 

Aligned with our third thematic cluster on Participatory Systems and Connectedness, inclusion will be a key area of focus at the Summit. We are pleased to present Abid Hussain, Director of Diversity, Arts Council England, who will share insights on building inclusive cultural spaces, both online and offline. 

The Summit will also feature many transversal discussions and in this context, we are excited to include Samba Yonga, co-founder and director of Zambia’s Women's History Museum in our lineup. Her work in restoring Indigenous African narratives, with a focus on women and through the use of digital technologies, serves as a bridge across the Summit's three thematic clusters.

The Summit will also explore strategies at various levels of government. We are, therefore, thrilled to feature Dr Hae-Bo Kim, Advising Director of Policy and Strategy Division, Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture. The Summit is also a unique opportunity for mutual learning across artistic domains and about culture’s transversal role. We are, therefore, privileged to host Dr Shain Shapiro (England), Executive Director of Center for Music Ecosystems, who works at the convergence of music, culture and urban policy and Susannah Tasanee Martin Tantemsapya, founder and Executive Director, Creative Migration and Bangkok 1899, who is also actively involved with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Entertainment and Culture for Climate Action initiative. 

Stay tuned for more speaker announcements and updates on the Summit website and our social media channels: X, LinkedIn, and Facebook. 

In our news roundup, we start with the recently concluded 16th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) held in Cali, Colombia. COP16 concluded on 1 November reaching a landmark agreement giving Indigenous Peoples and people of African descent and their communities recognition as key stewards in conservation efforts. The agreement established a permanent subsidiary body under Article 8J of the Convention, which requires signatory countries to respect, preserve and maintain the knowledge, innovations and practices of Indigenous and local communities whose traditional lifestyles contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity. 

Another major agreement was achieved at G20 Culture Ministers meeting in Brazil this month, where the Ministers of Culture from the G20 nations adopted the Declaration of Salvador da Bahia. This declaration advances priority areas for the cultural sector including the digital environment, copyright, and creative economy, while notably recognising culture's potential to mitigate the effects of climate change. In key priority 7 of the Declaration, it states: ‘We call for the full recognition and protection of culture with its intrinsic value as a transformative driver and an enabler for the achievement of the SDGs and advance the inclusion of culture as a standalone goal in future discussions on a possible post-2030 development agenda’ and in key priority 8, it states: ‘In line with the Pact for the Future, we call to integrate culture into economic, social and environmental development policies and strategies and ensure adequate public investment in the protection and promotion of culture’. 

While in Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Culture held a conference on 31 October titled COP29 and Culture: Cultural Dimensions of Climate Change to explore how cultural practices affect the environment. Azerbaijian will also host the 2nd High-Level Ministerial Dialogue for Culture-based Climate Action on 15 November in Baku as part of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), with more developments expected in the coming weeks.

For more news related to arts, culture and the environment, you can browse our website here. As always, if you have news, publications or updates that you would like us to share, please contact us at news@ifacca.org.

ACORNS Iberoamericano

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IFACCA News

We are pleased to announce that the World Summit programme structure is now available in French, with generous support from the Canada Council for the Arts. Read more about Day One, Day Two, Day Three of the Summit in Seoul, May 2025. You can also read Summit programme information in English, Korean and Spanish. 

Registrations are open and we are less than seven months away from welcoming delegates worldwide to the 10th World Summit on Arts and Culture in Seoul. Register here before May 18, 2025. Early booking is recommended as places are limited. We look forward to seeing you there!

National Agency News

Cygnor Celfyddydau Cymru - Arts Council of Wales, 12 November 2024

Arts Council of Wales is committed to championing the important role of the arts in transforming our society and economy to tackle the climate and nature emergencies. To that end, they have developed a Plan for Climate Justice and the Arts.

Manatū Taonga - Ministry for Culture & Heritage, New Zealand, 4 November 2024

The Government’s creative sector strategy is designed to increase Kiwis’ engagement with culture and creativity and to boost its economic contribution, Arts Minister Paul Goldsmith says.

Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Tunisia, 31 October 2024

This bilateral meeting was devoted to discussing ways to strengthen the historical cooperation relations between the two countries, establish a strategic partnership based on common interest and aspire to greater integration and integration.

National Endowment for the Arts, 31 October 2024, USA

A new research brief released today by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) examines recent patterns of arts engagement among U.S. adults, and the relationship between arts engagement and social connectedness. The findings come from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey from April to July 2024.

Ministry of Culture and Media, Croatia, 30 October 2024

Organized by the Ministry of Culture and Media and the Croatian Center for Earthquake Engineering, the conference "Lessons learned through structural renovation of built heritage after earthquakes" was opened, whose two-day program will be held on October 30 and 31, 2024 in Zagreb and Petrinja.

Solomon Islands Government, 24 October 2024

Solomon Islands last week joined some of the World’s leading news agencies at the 6th World Media Summit in Urumqi, Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region to discuss the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and media transformation in the advent of AI.

National Commission for Culture & the Arts, Philippines, 22 October 2024

Spearheaded by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) with the support of UNESCO Jakarta, the Pamanang Pook Conference is an event aimed towards catalyzing international cooperation and support for conserving the Philippines’ rich cultural heritage.

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International News

UNESCO, 8 November 2024, International

Today, in a joint Declaration, G20 Member States committed to increasing investment in cultural policies, in line with UNESCO recommendations. This commitment is the fruit of a series of multilateral discussions which UNESCO contributed to as a privileged partner.

BTA - Bulgarian News Agency, 7 November 2024, Bulgaria

Culture is an integral part of a nation's security, said caretaker Culture Minister Nayden Todorov, presenting his vision for Bulgarian culture to the media in a detailed address here on Thursday. Todorov's vision includes an analysis of the sector and a roadmap to overcome obstacles.

Nordisk Ministerråd - Secretariat of the Nordic Council of Ministers, 5 November 2024, International

The Nordic ministers for culture want children and young people to discover their love for reading. The reading tree in Reykjavik could be one step towards achieving this. Reading and literacy among children and young people is decreasing throughout the Nordic Region. The issue relates not just to schools, but is also a matter for the Nordic ministers for culture.

Government of Canada, 31 October 2024

Showcasing Francophone artists and their work strengthens the vitality of Canada’s official language minority communities. More than ever, it is crucial to be collaborative and inclusive in increasing the visibility and outreach of minority artists, arts and culture organizations and industries.

Ministry of Mass Media, 30 October 2024, Sri Lanka

An international research conference, “Artificial Intelligence: Revolutionizing Library Services – Challenges and Opportunities,” was held on October 29, 2024, in Colombo. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya attended the event as chief guest, addressing an audience of librarians, researchers, and innovators.

Asia News Network, 30 October 2024, International

Malaysia’s Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mr Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, who chaired the meeting, called for enhanced innovation and collaboration, stressing that cultural unity is vital to ASEAN’s social and economic resilience.

Federal Ministry of Information & National Orientation, 24 October 2024, Nigeria

The Federal Executive Council has approved the establishment of the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) and the implementation of the Intellectual Property (IP) Monetisation Pilot.

Qatar News Agency, 22 October 2024, Qatar

The three-day conference brought together leading researchers, policymakers and innovators from across the Middle East and North Africa to explore and advance open research practices in the region.

The Jakarta Post, 19 October 2024, Indonesia

President Joko Widodo has signed Presidential Regulation (Perpres) Number 115 of 2024 concerning the Master Plan for Cultural Advancement (RIPK) for the 2025-2045 period. This policy marks a significant milestone in the development of national culture, integrating culture as a key pillar in creating a prosperous and happy Indonesia.

Seychelles News Agency, 18 October 2024, Seychelles

Seychelles and South Africa are exploring opportunities for cultural exchange programmes for artists to participate in festivals and exhibitions in both countries and share expertise in arts, crafts, fashion and performance.

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Publications

Julie's Bicycle, 12 November 2024, England

Climate change is here. It is already affecting our lives and those of our communities. Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) recognise this and are taking bold steps towards environmental responsibility, finding creative ways to take action together.

Manatū Taonga - Ministry for Culture & Heritage, New Zealand, 31 October 2024

Amplify sets out how Government will use the existing level of its funding for maximum impact, purposefully leveraging further investment from other actors. A second pillar seeks to support New Zealand’s creative and cultural talent pipeline and sustainable career opportunities. The third pillar looks to modernise and streamline Government regulation, so it enables the cultural sectors to thrive.

A New Approach (ANA), 30 October 2024, Australia

Transformative Edge 2024 reveals that creating and encouraging opportunities for people to experience arts, culture and creativity assists populations to live well – with prosperity,  cohesion, security, health and sustainability. Using widely accepted metric tools, it shows that creative and cultural engagement provides an unexpected edge to respond to Australia’s deepest challenges.

European Commission, 29 October 2024, International

You want to create a sustainable project, but you don’t know where to start? Culture Moves Europe has created two documents with lists of practical tips to encourage prospective applicants and grantees to adopt more sustainable practices in their mobility projects.

National Endowment for the Arts, 29 October 2024, USA

Research on the use of creative arts therapies for military and veteran populations shows promise for improving a variety of factors and outcomes. A robust body of evidence is imperative to demonstrate the value of creative arts therapies for patients and healthcare systems and to develop infrastructure and policy for integrating creative arts therapies into healthcare for military and veteran populations.

Pacific Islands Report, 23 October 2024, Vanuatu

The reality of any relocation in Vanuatu is that it is mostly done in the context of kastom (community-based culture), as 97% of land in Vanuatu is under customary tenure. The state’s role in managing disaster-induced displacement is nuanced due to its overlap with customary institutions serving a similar function. Cultural systems must therefore be effectively integrated if disaster risk management is to be successful.

On the Move, 22 October 2024, International

This publication builds upon the ‘Mobility Webinar: Mental Health, Well-Being and International Cultural Mobility’, which examined the impacts of international cultural mobility on the mental health and well-being of artists and culture professionals. It also follows recent online and in-person initiatives led by On the Move members to explore the positive and negative impacts of international cultural mobility on mental health and well-being.

Arts Council England, 22 October 2024

This is the first time that the Arts Council has commissioned research of this scale into the lives and working conditions of cultural freelancers. The aim was to develop a deeper understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by freelancers across the range of artforms they support.

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Opportunities and Events

OsloMet, 16 January 2025, Norway

If you would like to present a paper (long or short) or host a panel at the conference, we invite you to submit an abstract or panel proposal by January 16. The paper or panel can be related to the overall theme of the conference, or to other themes of interest for Nordic cultural policy research. We invite papers from a variety of fields provided that the contributions relate to Nordic cultural policy research in a broad sense. Both theoretical, methodological, and empirical papers are welcome. The conference languages are English, Danish, Norwegian, or Swedish.

UNESCO Chair in International Law and Cultural Heritage, 4 December 2024, International

The webinar is an opportunity for the public – practitioners and scholars alike – to hear from members of UN human rights bodies before the end of the year for panel discussion on culture as a global public good in light of the UNESCO World Conference on Culture and Arts Education 2024 Framework, the UN Summit for the Future 2024 final documents, and work being done for Mondiacult 2025 Barcelona and the new SDGs.

Salzburg Global Seminar, 28 November 2024, Austria

By offering nuanced perspectives, artists reveal the intricate realities of our lives and the pressing issues that impact us all. This program will delve into artistic and narrative strategies that elevate diverse perspectives, using creative expression to bridge divides, reshape public awareness and discourse, and uphold pluralistic, inclusive, and equitable social, cultural, and democratic values. Selected applicants will partake in online co-creation meetings in March 2025, online engagement through 2025 and an in-person meeting in Salzburg, April 6-11 2025.

Mekong Cultural Hub, 17 November 2024, International

MCH is excited to announce an open call for applications to participate in the Curated Conference program for 2025. The program is a part of Meeting Point on Art & Social Action in Asia which will take place in October 2025, with an in-person gathering in Vientiane Laos from October 16th-18th.

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Iberoamericano

Nos entusiasma revelar la próxima tanda de distinguidos(as) participantes en la 10ª Cumbre Mundial de las Artes y la Cultura con el tema Trazando el futuro de las artes y la cultura, que se celebrará los días 27 a 30 de mayo en Seúl, República de Corea.

En primer lugar, nos alegra anunciar los nombres de dos expertos(as) que nos acompañarán en las importantes conversaciones de la Cumbre sobre en el foco temático de sistemas y tecnología digitales: el Dr. RAY LC, catedrático adjunto de Medios Creativos en la Universidad de la Ciudad de Hong Kong (Hong Kong, SAR China), cuya obra analiza la adaptación humana a nuevos entornos de interacción, en especial con la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) y las máquinas en la expresión creativa, y Micaela Mantegna (Argentina), abogada e investigadora reconocida por su experticia en la ética de la IA, las políticas de realidad extendida (XR), y en derechos de autor y cultura.

Otro foco transversal, el de sistemas de conocimiento/saber y agencia, abordará los derechos de propiedad intelectual y pueblos originarios, y nos honra dar la bienvenida a la Solamalemalo Dra. Hai-Yuean Tualima, profesora titular de derecho en la universidad Victoria - Te Herenga Waka de Wellington, Nueva Zelanda, quien dirigió recientemente las negociaciones por parte de los países del Pacífico en el Tratado de la Organización Mundial de la Propiedad Intelectual (OMPI) sobre la propiedad Intelectual, los recursos genéticos y los conocimientos tradicionales asociados.

En nuestro tercer foco transversal, el de sistemas participativos y de conectividad, la inclusión será tema prioritario de la Cumbre y nos alegra presentar a Abid Hussain, director de Diversidad del Consejo de las Artes de Inglaterra, que hablará sobre la construcción de espacios culturales inclusivos, tanto en el espacio físico como en el virtual.

La Cumbre contará también con una variedad de diálogos transversales y, en este contexto, nos entusiasma la participación en el programa de Samba Yonga, cofundadora y directora del Museo de Historia de las Mujeres de Zambia. Su trabajo en la restauración de las narrativas indígenas africanas, especialmente las de las mujeres, usando las tecnologías digitales, servirá de puente entre los tres focos transversales de la Cumbre.

La Cumbre también explorará diversas estrategias en los distintos niveles de gobierno, por lo que nos alegra mucho contar con Dr. Hae-Bo Kim, director asesor de la División de Políticas y Estrategia de la Fundación de Seúl por las Artes y la Cultura. La Cumbre ofrece una oportunidad única para el aprendizaje mutuo en los distintos ámbitos artísticos y, en general, sobre el papel transversal de la cultura, por lo que es un honor contar con el Dr. Shain Shapiro (Inglaterra), director ejecutivo del Centro de Ecosistemas de la Música, que trabaja en la convergencia de la música, la cultura y las políticas urbanas, y con Susannah Tasanee Martin Tantempsapya, fundadora y directora ejecutiva de Migración Creatia y Bangkok 1899, que también participa en la iniciativa El Entretenimiento y la Cultura por el Cambio Climático, de la Convención Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático.

Manténgase al corriente de los próximos anuncios de ponentes y noticias en la página web de la Cumbre y en nuestros canales en las redes sociales: X, LinkedIn, y Facebook.

En nuestro repaso a las noticias, empezamos con la 16ª reunión de la Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre la Biodiversidad (COP16) celebrada en Cali, Colombia. La COP16 concluyó el 1 de noviembre con un acuerdo histórico que reconoce a los pueblos indígenas y a los (as) afrodescendientes como custodios de la biodiversidad del mundo. El acuerdo establece un nuevo órgano subsidiario bajo el Artículo 8J de la Convención, que obliga a los países firmantes a respetar, preservar y mantener los conocimientos tradicionales, las innovaciones y las prácticas indígenas y de las comunidades locales cuyos modos de vida tradicionales contribuyen a la conservación y el uso sostenible de la biodiversidad.

En la reunión de Ministros de Cultura del G20 celebrada este mes en Brasil se alcanzó otro importante acuerdo: los Ministros de Cultura de los países del G20 adoptaron la Declaración de Salvador de Bahía. La declaración avanza en áreas prioritarias para el sector cultural, como el entorno digital y los derechos de autor, y la economía creativa, al tiempo que reconoce especialmente el potencial de la cultura para mitigar los efectos del cambio climático. En la prioridad clave 7 de la Declaración, se solicita el pleno reconocimiento y protección de la cultura con su valor intrínseco como motor transformador y facilitador de la consecución de los ODS y se promueve la inclusión de la cultura como objetivo independiente en los futuros debates sobre una posible agenda para el desarrollo después de 2030.  Asimismo en la prioridad clave 8, se menciona el Pacto por el Futuro y se pide integrar la cultura en las políticas y estrategias de desarrollo económico, social y medioambiental y garantizar una inversión pública adecuada en la protección y promoción de la cultura. Puede acceder a la Declaración completa en inglés aquí. 

Mientras que en Azerbaiyán, el Ministerio de Cultura organizó una conferencia el 31 de octubre con el título COP29 y la Cultura: las Dimensiones Culturales del Cambio Climático para analizar cómo afectan al medio ambiente las prácticas culturales. Azerbaiyán también acogerá el 2º Diálogo Ministerial de Alto Nivel para la Acción Climática basada en la Cultura el 15 de noviembre en Bakú como parte de la 29ª sesión de la Conferencia de las Partes del Convenio Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático (COP29), de la que esperamos más noticias en las próximas semanas.

Puede consultar nuestra web aquí para otras noticias sobre las artes, la cultura y el medio ambiente. Como siempre, si desea compartir noticias, publicaciones u otras novedades, puede escribirnos a news@ifacca.org.

Noticias de IFACCA

Nos alegra anunciar que la estructura del programa de la Cumbre Mundial ya está disponible en francés, gracias al generoso apoyo del Consejo de las Artes de Canadá. Puede consultar la información sobre el Primer Día, Segundo Día y Tercer Día de la Cumbre en Seúl, en mayo de 2025. También puede consultar la información del programa de la Cumbre en inglés, coreano y español. 

El período de inscripción está abierto y quedan menos de siete meses antes de dar la bienvenida a delegados(as) de todo el mundo a la 10ª Cumbre Mundial de las Artes y la Cultura en Seúl. Inscríbase aquí antes del 18 de mayo de 2025. Recomendamos reservar su plaza con anticipación, ya que son plazas limitadas. Esperamos verlo(a) en Seúl.

Noticias

Ministerio de Cultura de Panamá, 13 November 2024

Con el objetivo de promover un enriquecedor intercambio cultural entre Marruecos y Panamá, se realizará el evento “Marruecos en Panamá: Culturas y Artesanías” del 14 al 17 de noviembre en la Casa Club del Parque Omar, recibiendo a familias y al público en general para disfrutar de una experiencia única y gratuita.

Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage, Chile, 11 November 2024

En el acuerdo suscrito hoy por la ministra de las Culturas, las Artes y el Patrimonio de Chile, Carolina Arredondo, y el ministro de Cultura, Deportes y Turismo de Vietnam, Nguyen Van Hung, ambas partes pactan promover la cooperación y el intercambio de experiencias en áreas como las industrias culturales y creativas, así como también la promoción de artistas.

Ministério da Cultura, Brazil, 8 November 2024

Teve início na manhã desta sexta-feira (8), em Salvador, a Reunião de Ministros da Cultura do G20. Sob a presidência da ministra Margareth Menezes, o grupo adotou a Declaração de Salvador da Bahia, documento que reúne as definições acordadas sobre os quatro eixos temáticos debatidos no Grupo de Trabalho (GT) da Cultura do G20, que se reuniu de 5 a 7 de novembro. As propostas marcam avanços em áreas prioritárias para o setor cultural, como ambiente digital e direitos autorais, a economia criativa e o potencial do setor para a promoção de ações que atenuem os efeitos das mudanças do clima.

tn8, 5 November 2024, Nicaragua

En Managua-Nicaragua, se desarrolló un taller sobre arte, cultura y educación integral que promueve el Ministerio de Educación (MINED) y que busca alentar a los niños y jóvenes a apasionarse por la cultura.

Ministry of Culture, Colombia, 31 October 2024

El objetivo de este instrumento de cooperación es establecer una agenda de trabajo en temas de interés mutuo como los intercambios culturales y artísticos; la protección y salvaguardia del patrimonio cultural y la propiedad comunitaria de la cultura; la infraestructura cultural y los sitios de memoria.

CERLALC, 31 October 2024, International

El Cerlalc, el Ministerio de las Culturas, las Artes y los Saberes y la Biblioteca Nacional de Colombia firman un acuerdo de cooperación internacional para la puesta en marcha de una agenda de equidad y justicia en el libro, la lectura y las bibliotecas en Colombia y América Latina.

Consell Nacional de la Cultura i de les Arts (CoNCA), 31 October 2024, Spain

La jornada ha congregat prop de 400 professionals vinculats a la comunitat educativa, cultural i artística del país. Experts de França i Portugal han compartit els seus models educatius, en què la cultura i l’art tenen un paper rellevant. Els assistents, dividits en grups de treball, han reflexionat i debatut sobre els criteris que poden fonamentar un futur Pla Nacional de la Cultura i de les Arts que implicaria totes les administracions.

Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes, Guatemala, 25 October 2024

La Política Cultural Municipal es un instrumento técnico, legal y político que integra una propuesta de plan de acción y organización a nivel municipal, tanto a mediano como a largo plazo. El Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes entregó esta política pública a las autoridades municipales que participaron en su elaboración en sus respectivos municipios.

Ministry of Culture, Spain, 17 October 2024

En la reunión, celebrada hoy en Vitoria-Gasteiz, el ministro de Cultura ha dado cuenta de los preparativos para la Conferencia Mundial de Políticas Culturales y Desarrollo Sostenible de UNESCO en Barcelona, que tendrá como antesala el XI Encuentro Cultura y Ciudadanía.

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