O Centro de Estudos Interculturais convida toda a comunidade académica a participar na masterclass que terá lugar no próximo dia 11 de abril, pelas 18h30, na Sala 104. Esta sessão contará com a presença de dois convidados que abordarão temáticas relevantes nas áreas do património, turismo, redes académicas e desenvolvimento internacional:
🔹 “Underwater Heritage for Tourism and Development”
Alexandre Monteiro
FCSH-UNova & European University
This masterclass, delivered by maritime archaeologist Alexandre Monteiro, explores the untapped potential of Underwater Cultural Heritage (UCH) as a strategic driver for Blue Tourism and Sustainable Development. Drawing from decades of field experience and international collaboration, Monteiro presents a multidisciplinary approach to integrating submerged heritage into coastal development strategies that respect both cultural identity and environmental integrity.
Participants will examine real-world case studies where shipwreck sites and underwater archaeological parks have been successfully transformed into sustainable tourism assets. The session will address critical issues such as heritage protection, stakeholder engagement, public access, and the use of digital technologies to enhance interpretation and education.
Emphasis will be placed on policy frameworks, including the UNESCO 2001 Convention, and their practical application in the context of ocean governance, community involvement, and economic resilience. By bridging heritage conservation with the blue economy, this masterclass invites decision-makers, researchers, and tourism professionals to rethink coastal development through the lens of the past – and with a vision for a more inclusive, sustainable future.
About Alexandre Monteiro
Alexandre Monteiro is a nautical and underwater archaeologist, researcher at HTC-CFE of Lisbon NOVA University, and a member of the Portuguese Navy Academy. He holds a postgraduate degree in Scientific Diving and is both a certified diving instructor and commercial diver, with extensive archaeological fieldwork experience in Portugal – particularly in the Azores, Alcácer do Sal, Lagos, and Esposende – as well as internationally in the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Australia.
He serves as a consultant to UNESCO, the government of Cabo Verde, and the OSCE’s Mission against Crimes Targeting Cultural Heritage. For over 25 years, Monteiro has led the development of historical shipwreck databases for mainland Portugal, the Azores, Madeira, Oman, and Cabo Verde. His work focuses on the protection and integration of Underwater Cultural Heritage into sustainable coastal development and blue tourism strategies.
🔹 “COST Actions: An Opportunity for Network and Development”
Ana Margarida Silva
Alumni MA in ISB | Doutoranda na Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
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