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Cultural rights - historically important in cultural policies within the region - were reiterated during the MONDIACULT 2022 Regional Consultation, with renewed emphasis on the cultural heritage of Indigenous and Afro-descendant populations, as well as the increasingly important concept of “buen vivir” or “good living”. Several participants pointed to the multilingual and multi-ethnic characteristics of the region and the central place of recognising the diverse cultural heritage of the region - particularly the intangible cultural heritage of Indigenous and Afro-descendent populations- for ensuring collective memory and tackling discrimination. Tackling the illicit trafficking of cultural property, particularly of these communities, was also strongly underscored. “Buen vivir” is increasingly the basis of cultural policies in the region for new models of inclusive development and heritage that safeguard ancestral wisdom, crafts and languages; promote sustainable cultural and gastronomic tourism, food security and the conservation of biodiversity (including genetic biodiversity); and tackling the effects of climate change. One of the major policy gaps identified by participants was the role of culture in climate change and disaster resiliency policies. In other recent developments, Ministers of Culture of The Southern Common Market (Mercosur) met on 10th June to reaffirm their commitment to MONDIACULT 2022 and align their sub-regional priorities, as did the CECC-SICA Ministers of Culture in the central American sub-region also met on 28 April.