Europeana Foundation is proud to deploy the common European data space for cultural heritage, a European Union flagship to accelerate the digital transformation of the cultural heritage sector. Made up of cutting-edge infrastructure, a vibrant community and a suite of products, frameworks and tools which facilitate the open and trustworthy sharing of heritage data across Europe, the data space empowers the sector through capacity-building opportunities and supports digital strategies for cultural heritage in Europe.
The data space also offers an opportunity for the cultural heritage sector to adapt and actively contribute to a holistic ‘triple transformation’ of Europe, with digital, green and social approaches offering a way to master the challenges facing the continent - and world - today.
Exploring the contribution of the data space to Europe’s triple transformation, and the challenges this faces, is the topic of a new paper authored by Europeana Foundation General Director, Harry Verwayen, and Lorena Aldana, Head of External Relations and Advocacy. Titled ‘Towards a heritage-led triple transition in Europe: Europeana and the common European data space for cultural heritage’, it has been published in the Yearbook for Cultural Policy, an open access journal published by the Institut für Kulturpolitischen Gesellschaft and edited by Simon Sievers, Sophie Pfaff and Katherine Heid.
The paper highlights how cultural heritage can drive Europe's digital, green and social transformations, emphasising the role of the data space in creating a unified digital infrastructure that enhances access to cultural data, fosters sustainability and promotes social inclusion. By integrating cultural heritage into broader policy frameworks, the paper advocates for a cohesive approach to Europe's triple transition.
The 2023/2024 edition focuses on ‘Culture(s) of Digitality,’ with contributors highlighting opportunities, risks, challenges, and options for action for cultural actors in the digital age, drawing conclusions about the current state of cultural practice and infrastructures and present possibilities for their further development.
We invite you to read the full paper (which begins on page 465) and find out more about the common European data space for cultural heritage!
