Revaluating CUNA Places (CUltural Place of High Relevance for NAture): Rome as a Multifaced Example of Outstanding Values and Potentials

The Global Frameworks for Enhancing Natural and Cultural Capital, as expressed in the Charter of Rome (2014), have relevant importance in the broader context of sustainable development goals (SDGs). The intricate connection between cultural and natural heritage emerges in various documents from UNES...

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Main Authors: Giulia Caneva, Zohreh Hosseini, Flavia Bartoli, Giulia Capotorti, Fabio Attorre, Carlo Blasi
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author Giulia Caneva
Zohreh Hosseini
Flavia Bartoli
Giulia Capotorti
Fabio Attorre
Carlo Blasi
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description The Global Frameworks for Enhancing Natural and Cultural Capital, as expressed in the Charter of Rome (2014), have relevant importance in the broader context of sustainable development goals (SDGs). The intricate connection between cultural and natural heritage emerges in various documents from UNESCO, IUCN, and ICOMOS; however, the categories and methods for their assessment are not completely defined. Evolving from the concept of “mixed properties” used in the UNESCO definitions, we introduce the concept of CUNA places: cultural places of high relevance for nature. It provides a methodological tool for identifying and typifying these places based on their values, attributes, and significance. Then, we propose definitions and categories for three different CUNA typologies, comprising 16 categories, considering both tangible and intangible heritage. We also provide a preliminary application to the city of Rome, where a rich historical heritage intersects with outstanding natural values. All the typologies and categories of CUNA places are present in Rome, and further analysis could show the multifaced aspects represented here. On a broader scale, such an application offers the opportunity to enhance the heritages that could be valorized, strengthening the territorial identity, promoting sustainable development, and generating income for conservation efforts.
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spelling doaj-art-a18f199dfc394171b262194a67f7d0e32025-08-20T02:44:39ZengMDPI AGLand2073-445X2025-01-0114222610.3390/land14020226Revaluating CUNA Places (CUltural Place of High Relevance for NAture): Rome as a Multifaced Example of Outstanding Values and PotentialsGiulia Caneva0Zohreh Hosseini1Flavia Bartoli2Giulia Capotorti3Fabio Attorre4Carlo Blasi5Science Department, University of Roma Tre, 00146 Rome, ItalyScience Department, University of Roma Tre, 00146 Rome, ItalyResearch National Council, 00010 Rome, ItalyDepartment of Environmental Biology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, ItalyInteruniversity Research Center “Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services and Sustainability” (CIRBISES), Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, ItalyInteruniversity Research Center “Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services and Sustainability” (CIRBISES), Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, ItalyThe Global Frameworks for Enhancing Natural and Cultural Capital, as expressed in the Charter of Rome (2014), have relevant importance in the broader context of sustainable development goals (SDGs). The intricate connection between cultural and natural heritage emerges in various documents from UNESCO, IUCN, and ICOMOS; however, the categories and methods for their assessment are not completely defined. Evolving from the concept of “mixed properties” used in the UNESCO definitions, we introduce the concept of CUNA places: cultural places of high relevance for nature. It provides a methodological tool for identifying and typifying these places based on their values, attributes, and significance. Then, we propose definitions and categories for three different CUNA typologies, comprising 16 categories, considering both tangible and intangible heritage. We also provide a preliminary application to the city of Rome, where a rich historical heritage intersects with outstanding natural values. All the typologies and categories of CUNA places are present in Rome, and further analysis could show the multifaced aspects represented here. On a broader scale, such an application offers the opportunity to enhance the heritages that could be valorized, strengthening the territorial identity, promoting sustainable development, and generating income for conservation efforts.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/2/226cultural heritagenatural heritageimmaterial heritagecultural valorizationhistoric gardenssacred groves
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Flavia Bartoli
Giulia Capotorti
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Revaluating CUNA Places (CUltural Place of High Relevance for NAture): Rome as a Multifaced Example of Outstanding Values and Potentials
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cultural heritage
natural heritage
immaterial heritage
cultural valorization
historic gardens
sacred groves
title Revaluating CUNA Places (CUltural Place of High Relevance for NAture): Rome as a Multifaced Example of Outstanding Values and Potentials
title_full Revaluating CUNA Places (CUltural Place of High Relevance for NAture): Rome as a Multifaced Example of Outstanding Values and Potentials
title_fullStr Revaluating CUNA Places (CUltural Place of High Relevance for NAture): Rome as a Multifaced Example of Outstanding Values and Potentials
title_full_unstemmed Revaluating CUNA Places (CUltural Place of High Relevance for NAture): Rome as a Multifaced Example of Outstanding Values and Potentials
title_short Revaluating CUNA Places (CUltural Place of High Relevance for NAture): Rome as a Multifaced Example of Outstanding Values and Potentials
title_sort revaluating cuna places cultural place of high relevance for nature rome as a multifaced example of outstanding values and potentials
topic cultural heritage
natural heritage
immaterial heritage
cultural valorization
historic gardens
sacred groves
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