The adoption of new territorial approaches based on biocultural identity is increasingly valued for the activation and enhancement of processes of inclusive and sustainable rural development. These processes are often hindered by the presence of conflicts, rather than collective action and collaboration among stakeholders, at different institutional levels.

This negatively affects the preservation and sustainable valorization of local biocultural heritage towards a synergic integration and balanced satisfaction of the interests at stake. Consequently, capacity building is increasingly taken into consideration by both researchers and policy makers to respond to an emerging need of territorial dynamization, requiring the mobilization of local actors, as well as enhanced decision-making and action-taking powers.

The focus of the seminar is to provide a systemic comprehension and enhancement of territorial development paths based on biocultural identity and to discuss their enhancement through the adoption of a capacity building approach.

Panel members:

• Giovanni Belletti (University of Firenze)
• Claudia Ranaboldo (Diversidad & Desarrollo)
• Silvia Scaramuzzi (University of Firenze)

The event will be held in Spanish. Registration free and required: https://forms.gle/itBLcD2itwBLpzHSA

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