European Cultural Heritage Strategy for the 21 st century „ Page 30 Recommendation D6 Ensure that heritage is taken into account in development, spatial planning, environmental and ener- gy policies The integrated approach is a key principle of heritage policies in Europe. It is unanimously accepted that heritage cannot be viewed in isolation from its physical and cultural context. A commitment to developing a high-quality living environment presupposes a reciprocal approach and consideration given to heritage in other sectoral policies, in particular in the fields of spatial planning, energy and the environment, including agricultural policies. Relevant challenges D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 Interfaces S7 K4 K6 Courses of action „ Give systematic consideration to heritage in spatial planning and environmental management documents at all levels of authority „ Adopt policies and enact legislation facilitating the integrated approach by and to heritage „ Carry out experimental activities regarding energy performance in old buildings Target audience: local, regional, national, European Example of action „ Inclusion of obligations regarding world heritage in relevant regulations (Article 209/1 of the Wal- loon Code of Spatial Planning, Urban Development, Heritage and Energy) (Belgium, Wallonia) Recommendation D7 Give consideration to heritage in sustainable tourism development policies Tourism comes in a multitude of forms and has many different target audiences, and heritage is one of the major assets that tourism can offer. The development of sustainable tourism requires both the satisfaction of visitor expectations and the preservation of the heritage, as well as local inhabitants’ quality of life. “Slow movement”, the enhancement of the tangible and intangible cultural heritage, in particular through new nar- ratives based on the intangible heritage of local authorities, crafts, the products of traditional skills, festivals and customs, all contribute to the economy, offer tourists an authentic cultural experience and strengthen local identity and the local population’s sense of being rooted in the region. Slow cultural tourism fosters meetings between peoples and cultures and nurtures mutual respect and understanding. It is essential to diversify and publicise more effectively the tourist attractions available in order to ease the pressure on areas attracting too many visitors and to draw attention to the less well-known areas. Depending on the context, it will be a question of encouraging, developing, regulating and restricting tourism activity. Relevant challenges D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 Interfaces S4 S6 S8 K3 K7 K8 Courses of action „ Draw up culture-heritage-tourism agreements at national level „ Set up tourism activities incorporating heritage assets and local know-how „ When promoting tourism in an area, showcase its cultural heritage in a reasoned way „ Organise consultations with local populations to promote sustainable and responsible tourism, based on the values of cultural heritage „ Inform and raise the awareness of those involved in tourism (professionals, suppliers) regarding the cultural heritage, its potential and its vulnerability