New certification launched to enhance Italian cultural heritage valorization
Stati Generali del Patrimonio Italiano, led by Marco Martinelli, has unveiled a new certification framework for Italy's cultural heritage. This initiative seeks to safeguard the nation's historical treasures while fostering both environmental and economic sustainability, thereby addressing issues of neglect and deterioration. In contrast to the previous system established by Law 42/2004, the new model emphasizes promotion and enhancement, welcoming participation from a range of organizations. The certification facilitates activities such as sales and financing and supports major projects. Martinelli expressed, "We are honored to enhance Italian heritage." Ivan Drogo Inglese, president of Stati Generali, remarked, "We return to being European protagonists in heritage valorization, inspiring other EU countries."
Key facts
- Certification launched by Stati Generali del Patrimonio Italiano and Certiquality.
- Certiquality founded in 1989 by Federchimica and Assolombarda, chaired by Marco Martinelli.
- Aims to conserve, safeguard, and protect Italian historical-artistic assets.
- Focuses on sustainability (environmental and economic) to prevent abandonment and degradation.
- Replaces existing constraint system under Law 42/2004 (Codice dei Beni Culturali) managed by superintendencies.
- Open to administrations, associations, entities, foundations, companies, institutions, and public/private organizations.
- Benefits include aiding sales, financing, inheritance, and validation of large-scale projects.
- Ivan Drogo Inglese hopes certification will inspire other EU countries.
Entities
Institutions
- Stati Generali del Patrimonio Italiano
- Certiquality
- Federchimica
- Assolombarda
- Ministero della Cultura
Locations
- Italy