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To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the inscription of the Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites on the World Heritage List, as well as the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Nara Document on Authenticity, the following international symposium was held in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. [Theme] The Further Evolution of Authenticity through the Lens of Heritage Ecosystems: Heritage, Communities, and Sustainable Development [Date] January 10–11, 2025 [Venue] Gunma Ongaku Center (Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture) [Organizers] Gunma Prefecture and its partner organizations, ICOMOS Japan [Supporters] ICOMOS International, DOCOMOMO International, DOCOMOMO Japan, TICCIH [Funding Support] Agency for Cultural Affairs, Japan The “Gunma Declaration on the Heritage Ecosystem”, the outcome document adopted at this symposium, is presented below. For the detailed information of the symposium, please visit the official website: https://www.heritage-ecosystem.com/index.html