Europa Nostra / Four-day mission in Romania for Rosia Montana
PRESS NOTE / Roşia Montană, 16 June 2014 - Experts from the leading European heritage organisation Europa Nostra and the European Investment Bank Institute have arrived today in Romania for a four-day mission related to Roşia Montană, listed as one of ‘The 7 Most Endangered’ heritage sites in Europe in 2013, upon nomination made by Pro-Patrimonio Foundation. The European delegation of heritage and financial specialists will meet in Cluj-Napoca, Roşia Montană and Bucharest with local, regional and national stakeholders to discuss ways to ensure a sustainable future for Roşia Montană, based on the safeguard of its rich cultural and natural heritage and environment.
Europa Nostra’s Vice-presidents John Sell and Costa Carras will participate in this mission. The European Investment Bank Institute will be represented by its Acting Dean, Guy Clausse. On behalf of the Advisory Panel of ‘The 7 Most Endangered’ programme, Maria Berza. The Vice-president of the national heritage NGO Pro-Patrimonio, Şerban Sturdza, and the Vice-president of the Association ARA – Architecture, Restoration, Archaeology, Ştefan Bâlici, who is also a Council Member of Europa Nostra, will represent the Romanian NGO partners.
This mission was preceded by a visit to Bucharest by top-level representatives from Europa Nostra on 19-20 November 2013, upon invitation of the Romanian Academy of Sciences. On this occasion talks were held with the main scientific, civic and professional organisations involved in the rescue of the historic mining landscape of Roşia Montană. More info
Europa Nostra has campaigned for a long-term development plan for Roşia Montană for many years, both at national and European levels. The leading European heritage organisation has called for a culturally sensitive and environmentally friendly alternative to the large-scale open-cast gold mining project promoted by a Canadian-based company and encouraged the European Union to support a sustainable development plan for Roşia Montană. More info
PRESS CONTACTS: For more information about the programme of the mission, please contact Ştefan Bâlici.
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Ştefan Bâlici Association ARA T: + 40 731 343 333 |
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Background information
‘The 7 Most Endangered’ programme was launched in January 2013 by Europa Nostra with the European Investment Bank Institute as founding partner and the Council of Europe Development Bank as associated partner. With this new advocacy programme, the organisation aims not only to identify the most threatened monuments and sites in Europe but also to launch a true call for action. By sending multidisciplinary teams of experts to visit the selected sites, together with its partners, Europa Nostra seeks to contribute to finding sustainable and viable solutions for the future.
Europa Nostra is the European federation of heritage organisations. Covering 50 countries in Europe and beyond, the organisation is the voice of civil society committed to the safeguard and promotion of Europe’s cultural and natural heritage. Founded in 1963 in Paris, Europa Nostra has its headquarters in The Hague and an office in Brussels. Its pan-European network comprises: 250 heritage NGOs with a total membership of several million people; 150 public bodies or private companies; and 1500 individual members. Europa Nostra campaigns to save Europe's endangered monuments, sites and landscapes; it celebrates excellence through its Awards Scheme run in partnership with the European Commission; and it seeks to influence European and national policies related to heritage. Plácido Domingo, the world-renowned opera singer, is the President of Europa Nostra.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the long-term lending institution of the European Union owned by its Member States. It makes long-term finance available for sound investment in order to contribute towards EU policy goals.
The European Investment Bank Institute (EIB-I) promotes European initiatives for the common good. It was created as part of the European Investment Bank Group in January 2012 with the aim of acting as a catalyst for social, cultural, educational and research activities that are directed towards economic and social development in Europe. Detailed information on the activities of the EIB Institute can be obtained from its website.
