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The UNESCO Chair in "Heritage and Cultural Landscape" has as one of its pillars the production of critical, innovative, and applied scientific knowledge. Its research activities are developed in a network , involving universities, research centers, heritage bodies, and civil society organizations, with the aim of understanding, valuing, and proposing sustainable strategies for the preservation and management of cultural assets and cultural landscapes.
Research Areas
The main lines of research developed within the Chair include:
Cultural landscapes, heritage and territory
Studies on the relationships between culture, space, memory, and identity in urban and rural territories.Critical theories of heritage
Epistemological approaches to cultural heritage, including coloniality, diversity of knowledge, and epistemic justice.Asset management and public policies
Evaluation and proposal of planning instruments and policies for the participatory and sustainable management of heritage sites.Heritage, environment and climate change
Studies on the resilience of cultural territories in the face of environmental risks, disasters, and socio-ecological transformations.Digital technologies applied to heritage
Collaborative cartography, digital platforms, participatory mapping, and the use of geotechnologies.
Featured Projects
Revitalization Plan for the Cultural Landscape of Serro (MG)
Developed in partnership with IPHAN and UNESCO, linking academic research and preservation practices in local contexts.Mapping cultural territories in peripheral urban areas
Participatory projects in medium and large cities focusing on living heritage and affective cartographies.Comparative studies of Ibero-American landscapes
Collaborative projects with researchers from Argentina, Chile, Portugal, and Spain, among other countries.Research on housing policies and cultural heritage
An analysis of the relationships between the right to housing, urban memory, and preservation in historical centers and vulnerable areas.Cultural Landscape and World Heritage Management: subjects, instruments and approaches. Funding: CNPq and Faperj.
Support and Funding
The Chair's research activities are funded by agencies such as:
CNPq – National Council for Scientific and Technological Development
FAPEMIG – Minas Gerais Research Support Foundation
FAPERJ – Carlos Chagas Filho Foundation for Research Support of the State of Rio de Janeiro
UNESCO / IPHAN – Institutional and technical support in strategic projects
Scientific Production
The Chair encourages the publication of books, articles, technical reports, and critical essays, as well as active participation in national and international events. The knowledge produced seeks not only academic excellence but also a commitment to social transformation and the appreciation of diverse cultural heritages.