The International Conference on the “Impacts of Climate Change on Cultural Heritage: Facing the Challenge,” which took place at Zappeion Megaron on 21 and 22 June, came to a successful close. The Conference, which was an initiative of the Greek government and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, responsible for Environmental Diplomacy issues, Markos Bolaris, was attended by representatives of 43 countries and many international organizations and NGOs.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Giorgos Katrougalos, made the opening speech at the conference, having first read out a message from the President of the Hellenic Republic. Closing the conference proceedings, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Markos Bolaris praised the high level of the scientists who took part in the Conference and the importance of their presentations, and he underscored the need to promote the relevant recommendations, which our country has adopted, for protecting cultural heritage from the impacts of climate change
The International Conference culminated in the unanimous adoption of the Concluding document that the Greek government plans to promote in the context of the relevant international organizations (UN, UNESCO, WMO).
Transcripts of the speeches and scientific presentations of the distinguished speakers, along with all of the relevant information, are available on the Conference website, https://ccich.gr/.
June 26, 2019