This panel will discuss the natural diversity and commodities along the Spice Routes, and how they can be protected for
This panel will discuss the natural diversity and commodities along the Spice Routes, and how they can be protected for future sustainable development. The discussion will cover the natural and maritime resources that were traded along the Spice Routes, the use of ethnomedicine from different origins, maritime ecosystem restoration, land and coastal degradation, local wisdom, and folklore in managing natural and maritime resources. The panel will be an opportunity for experts from different fields to share their knowledge and insights on these important topics, with the goal of promoting understanding of the natural diversity and commodities along the Spice Routes, and how they can be protected for future sustainable development.
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Creativity in Human Adaptation and the Concept of Aesthetics through Material and Non-Material Culture
The panel cover issues related to the role of the concept of aesthetics that lies beneath the material and non-material culture in the various forms of art and creativity in human adaptation along the Spice Routes. Art is a form of expression used to communicate ideas, emotions, experiences, and challenge the status quo, and to raise awareness about important issues. Material culture refers to the physical objects that people create and use in their everyday lives. These objects can include anything from tools and weapons to clothing and jewelry. Material culture can be used to express identity, beliefs, and values through performing rituals. It can also be used to communicate with others and to create a sense of community. Creativity is the ability to come up with new and original ideas. It is a fundamental human trait that is essential for problem-solving, innovation, and adaptation. The panel will explore the ways in which material culture, non-material culture, art, and creativity are used to revitalize and protect cultural heritage. The panel will also discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the effort to protect expressions of art that are on the brink of extinction.
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Cultural Heritage Management and the Geopolitics of Heritage
This panel cover issues related to the public discourse and debates in cultural heritage management such as the tension between preservation and access to heritage; who should play a leading role in protecting and preserving cultural heritage between the state, private sector, and local communities; dealing with major threats caused by climate change such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and changes in precipitation patterns, which can damage or destroy cultural heritage sites; the role of technology to help preserve and protect cultural heritage such as digitization, remote monitoring, satellite imaging, crowdsourced data collection, also concerns on the impact of technology on cultural heritage, such as the potential for cultural appropriation and the loss of authenticity. Despite the ethical problems that potentially arise, globalization is having a significant impact on cultural heritage. The increasing flow of people, goods, and ideas across borders are challenging traditional notions of cultural ownership and authenticity, which leads to a debate about how to manage cultural heritage in a globalized world. This panel also covers the challenges facing cultural heritage management in the future such as the increasing demand for cultural tourism as a growing industry; the rise of nationalism and populism which leads to a resurgence of interest in national and local cultures; and the geopolitics of heritage in the context of international relations.
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Maritime Communities
Fishers, fisheries, and maritime commmunities are important issues that are becoming increasingly important in the global arena. On the one hand, the world's increasing population needs sufficient and healthy food, and fish is one of the most important commodities to fulfill this need. On the other hand, we are witnessing a growing crisis in the world's fisheries, issues of identities, borders and boundaries that maritime communities face that limit their mobility in their everyday life. Small-scale fishers and maritime communities are particularly caught up in this crisis. They make a significant contribution to the global fisheries (economically and culturally) yet they often live in poor conditions on land and at sea. New strategies and approaches are needed to better understand the nature of these problems and to develop solutions. This panel will share lessons learned and initiate connections between people (and communities) from various countries connected by the Spice Routes. The panel will explore innovative strategies and approaches to address the challenges facing fishers and fisheries.
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Global Encounters and Cultural Exchange
This panel will discuss the ways in which seafaring and trading routes have facilitated global encounters and cultural exchange. The discussion will cover the history and current practices of seafaring and trading, as well as the socio-economic and political factors that have shaped these activities. The panel will also discuss the archaeological remnants of seafaring and trading, which can increase our knowledge of the items that have been shipped or traded throughout history. Finally, the panel will discuss the knowledge and scientific transfers that have taken place between countries as a result of trade and seafaring.
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