Collections 2030 and Beyond – Activating heritage collections for sustainable development through cross-sector partnerships | Virtual conference

Collections 2030
and Beyond

Activating heritage collections for sustainable development through cross-sector partnerships

Virtual conference

22-26 September 2025

Activating heritage collections for sustainable development

Join us for a participatory online experience to help leverage heritage collections worldwide as assets in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Together, we can create inclusive and transformative solutions to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.

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Why it's needed

We are now well past the midway point of Agenda 2030, yet sustainable development challenges are not being met, and in many situations are going off track. Mobilizing heritage collections through stronger cross-sector partnerships is crucial for achieving these global goals.

Who should participate

This conference invites a diverse array of participants, including government representatives, local policymakers, professionals from museums, libraries, and archives, civil society organizations, and leaders from across sectors working to advance sustainable development. Community groups, students, researchers, faith leaders, and activists are also encouraged to join and engage in meaningful discussions.

The five pillars of sustainable development

Anchored in the five interconnected pillars of sustainable development, this conference highlights global challenges and opportunities to foster intersectoral collaboration around heritage collections.

PEOPLE

To end poverty and hunger, in all their forms and dimensions, and to ensure that all human beings can fulfil their potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy environment.

PLANET

To protect the planet from degradation, including through sustainable consumption and production, sustainably managing its natural resources and taking urgent action on climate change to support the needs of the present and future generations.

PROSPERITY

To ensure that all human beings can enjoy prosperous and fulfilling lives and that economic, social, and technological progress occurs in harmony with nature.

PEACE

To foster peaceful, just and inclusive societies free from fear and violence. There can be no sustainable development without peace, and no peace without sustainable development.

PARTNERSHIP

To mobilize the means required to implement the 2030 Agenda through a revitalized Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, based on a spirit of strengthened global solidarity, focused on the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable and with the participation of all countries, all stakeholders and all people.

Support this event

Support this global initiative to activate heritage collections for sustainable development.

Your generous contribution will help amplify the impact of this conference by increasing the visibility and accessibility of its outcomes. Contributions will support the multilingual online publication of key materials – such as the book of abstracts and conference recommendations – ensuring they are freely available to communities and professionals around the world.

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Collections 2030 and Beyond supports the Sustainable Development Goals