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Institutions and Team

Host Institution
THE The Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) , through its School of Architecture , is the host institution of the UNESCO Chair "Heritage and Cultural Landscape". Recognized nationally and internationally for its academic excellence, UFMG boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure, established graduate programs, and a highly qualified faculty, ensuring ideal conditions for the development of interdisciplinary research with social impact.

Address
Paraíba Street, 697 – Room 201, Funcionários – Belo Horizonte | MG – Brazil
Site
www.ufmg.br
Telephone
+55 (31) 3408-8805

Co-Host Institution

The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) , through its Institute of Geosciences and Department of Geography , acts as co-host of the Chair, strengthening the geographical and environmental axis of the landscape approach. UFRJ is one of the most traditional and influential Brazilian universities and contributes significantly to the integration between heritage, territory, and society.

Address

Av. Athos da Silveira Ramos, 274 – Block I | Room 33, Cidade Universitária – Rio de Janeiro | RJ – Brazil

Site

www.ufrj.br

Telephone

+55 (21) 2590-1880

Chair Coordination

Prof. Dr. Leonardo Barci Castriota

Titular da Cátedra UNESCO

Professor Titular da UFMG

Especialista em patrimônio cultural, paisagem e arquitetura

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​leocastriota@gmail.com | Perfil Acadêmico 

Prof. Dr. Rafael Winter Ribeiro

Co-holder of the UNESCO Chair
Associate Professor at UFRJ
Works with an emphasis on geography, land use planning and landscape.

winter@igeo.ufrj.br | Professional Website

Multidisciplinary Team

The Chair brings together a team of professors and researchers affiliated with institutions in Brazil and abroad, in the areas of:
• Architecture and Urban Planning
• Geography
• Territorial Planning
• History and Archaeology
• Law, Psychology and Social Sciences
• Ecology, Climatology and Environmental Sciences
• Communication, Digital Inclusion and Tourism

This team is responsible for award-winning projects and strategic actions such as the Serro Cultural Landscape Revitalization Plan (in partnership with IPHAN/UNESCO) and various research projects funded by CNPq, FAPEMIG, and FAPERJ.

UNESCO Chair Team – Members and Partners

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