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Dr. Chiara Bortolotto is affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Institute of Contemporary Anthropology in France. She is an active scholar in the field of intangible cultural heritage, with a focus on foodways, heritage governance, and UNESCO policy frameworks. Her work intersects anthropology, cultural policy, and critical heritage studies.
Her research interests include:
- Intangible Cultural Heritage
- Heritage Policy
- Anthropology of Heritage
- Foodways and Gastronomic Heritage
- UNESCO Conventions
- Cultural Politics
- Critical Heritage Studies
At the ACHS 2016 conference, Dr. Bortolotto participated in multiple sessions discussing the political and social dimensions of heritage, particularly around food-related nominations for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage lists. Her contributions highlighted the global-local dynamics in heritage governance and the implications of heritage recognition for identity and sustainability.
She engaged in public and academic dialogues, including a roundtable on whether Canada should ratify the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Her presence at key thematic panels underscores her role as a contributor to critical debates in heritage studies.
