Current urbanization policies often ignore the importance of cultural heritage preservation and promotion and the great potential of creativity in addressing social, environmental and economic urbanization challenges. How does local governance weigh in addressing urbanization challenges today? How does local governance contribute to sustainable development through the cultural sector?

Keynote address 1B
Culture and Local Governance

• Feng Tianyu, Senior and Distinguished Professor, Research Institute of Chinese Traditional Culture, Wuhan University
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Panel discussion 1B
Culture and Local Governance

• Jordi Pascual (Moderator), Coordinator, Agenda 21 for Culture, United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG)
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Panellists

• Ibone Bengoetxea, Deputy Mayor and City Councillor for Culture and Education in Bilbao City Council
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• Fan Zhou, Dean, Institute of Culture Development, Communication University of China
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