Culture as Fourth Pillar of Sustainable Development: Perspectives forIntegration, Paradigms of Action
Title: Culture as Fourth Pillar of Sustainable Development: Perspectives forIntegration, Paradigms of Action
Author: Francesca Sabatini
Year: 2019
Type of Resource: Bibliographic references
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Short Description:
The paper examines the link between culture and sustainable development, advocating for cultural sustainability as a fourth pillar alongside the traditional three (economic, social, and environmental). The first section reviews existing research on the concept of culture in the context of sustainable development and debates its role among the three pillars. The second section discusses how to assess sustainability in cultural policies, suggesting an approach that integrates economic, societal, and artistic dimensions. The third section highlights culture-driven sustainable development, analyzing policies related to tangible heritage, cultural districts, and participatory arts practices. The paper concludes that cultural policies can foster sustainable growth across various levels, including creative and artistic sectors, positioning culture as an essential fourth pillar of sustainable development.