Gábor Soós, Secretary-General of the Hungarian National Commission for UNESCO, inaugurated the 29th UNESCO MOST Winter School with an engaging speech. He outlined the event's focus on exploring the dynamic interplay between cultural heritage and sustainable development. Emphasizing the significant role of cultural spaces in fostering social transformations, Soos's address set the stage for a series of discussions aimed at deepening the understanding of culture as a cornerstone of sustainable progress and peace.