Advancing climate resilience and heritage protection: INACO partners meet in Košice
Building on the INACO project’s commitment to safeguarding cultural heritage in times of increasing environmental pressure, partners gathered in Košice, Slovakia, for a multi-day working meeting combining dialogue, learning and field experience. The event organised on 10-11 December 2025 was kindly hosted and organised by the Technical University of Košice (TUKE), bringing together project experts, researchers and practitioners dedicated to improving resilience through innovative risk assessment and monitoring tools.
Focus on innovation and vulnerability mapping
The first day of the meeting focused on the interactive risk mapping and vulnerability assessment tools currently being developed and tested within the project. These instruments aim to enhance the protection of vulnerable heritage sites, offering evidence-based guidance for local and regional authorities planning adaptive measures to address climate and environmental threats.
Through presentations and joint discussions, partners explored practical applications of the tools, reviewing how smart data, spatial analysis and cross-sectoral cooperation can help anticipate risks before they translate into damage.
Exploring local heritage and communities
The second day took participants into the field with a study visit to sites in Rožňava and Jasov, where they could directly observe the complex realities of cultural heritage protection on the ground. The visits revealed how local contexts, socio-economic conditions and community-driven actions shape preservation efforts.
Special recognition was given to Gotická Cesta and KC Kláštor, whose representatives introduced participants to the specific challenges and good practices of bottom-up cultural heritage preservation in Slovakia. Their work demonstrated the vital role of civic engagement and local initiative in sustaining cultural landscapes under environmental stress.
Strengthening partnerships for shared resilience
The gathering in Košice underscored the importance of collaboration and mutual learning within the INACO partnership. The hosting institution, TUKE, provided an excellent setting for exchange and cooperation, reinforcing the shared mission of building safer, more resilient regions through research, innovation and community participation.
Warm thanks go to TUKE for their outstanding organisation and hospitality, and to all project partners for their creative input, insightful discussions and ongoing commitment to the INACO initiative.