Living heritage is not preservation of the past, but continuity through transformation. It evolves while retaining meaning and identity.
Cultural heritage loses relevance when frozen. When treated as living, it becomes a regenerative resource capable of supporting communities and territories.
Living heritage connects knowledge, landscapes, rituals and relationships, creating a dynamic system where culture and ecology co-evolve.
The Mediterranean Diet exemplifies this approach: a cultural ecosystem that informs education, food systems, territorial development and sustainability strategies.
As living heritage, cultural systems generate resilience, transmit knowledge and support regenerative futures rooted in shared values.