Finland endorses Davos Declaration
Published : 17 Sep 2021, 03:12
Minister of Science and Culture Antti Kurvinen has signed a decision by which Finland endorses the Davos Declaration, said the Ministry of Education and Culture in a press release on Thursday.
The Davos Declaration promotes and advocates interest in high-quality design and construction of built environments, which embrace cultural expressions of buildings and environmental planning while also fulfilling functional, technical and economic requirements.
The Davos Declaration was originally published in 2018 in connection with the World Economic Forum.
The Declaration encompasses both contemporary construction and cultural heritage within the existing environment and landscape.
It emphasises the importance of a high-quality built environment that ensures environmental sustainability, and contributes to the health and wellbeing of all.
"I consider it important that the State of Finland is active in the field of architecture. It is up to all of us to make sure our built environment is sustainable, healthy and pleasant to live in," said Minister of Science and Culture Antti Kurvinen.
"At its best, a high-quality living environment also promotes a sense of community. To me, this is crucial in our post-COVID-19 reconstruction activities. People need places and spaces where they can meet up," Kurvinen said.