Course on Managing World Heritage Sites: Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies
Dates: 5-16 December 2011
Place: Mexico City, Mexico
Organizers
- ICCROM - International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property)
- Coordinación Nacional de Conservación del Patrimonio Cultural - Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (CNCPC-INAH), Mexico
Partners
Background
There is a growing demand for improving the ongoing planning and management approaches to World Heritage properties with a view of protecting the Outstanding Universal Value for which they have been inscribed on the World Heritage List. At the same time, natural and manmade disasters have become a critical factor that needs urgent attention and integration into planning processes. The World Heritage Committee has drawn the attention of State Parties to this issue through its strategic directions for Reducing Risks from Disasters.
ICCROM has already conducted several courses in the other world regions to help build professional capacity for the planning and management of World Heritage sites and the development of strategies for reducing risks from disasters as an integral part of this process. This course is organized by ICCROM and INAH with funding from the World Heritage Committee and INAH. It intends to provide benefits to conservation professionals involved in planning and management of World Heritage Properties in the Latin American and Caribbean region.
Objectives
- To discuss the issues related to managing World Heritage sites, including the issues of disasters and climate change;
- To understand approaches to management planning, taking into consideration the greater participation of stakeholders and the values-led approach;
- To discuss the development of strategies for reducing risks from disasters using the 'World Heritage Resource Manual on Managing Disaster Risks for World Heritage' as an integral part of the planning process;
- To promote the exchange of experiences and information in Latin America and the Caribbean on management systems and strategic planning.
Methodology
The course is an intensive programme that combines both theory and practice through lectures, case studies, and practical exercises. High-level interaction is encouraged in the course with participants playing an important part.
Participants
The course is designed for 15-20 participants from the Latin American and Caribbean region who are directly involved in planning and management of World Heritage sites in their respective countries.
Teaching team
Resource persons will include ICCROM staff and other professionals identified by ICCROM together with partners.
Working language
English and Spanish. Simultaneous translation to Spanish will be available during the course.
Travel, accommodation and living expenses
Participants are encouraged to find their own funding for travel and accommodation through their institutions or external sources. A limited amount of financial assistance will be available to participants selected on a competitive basis.
Applications
Candidates should complete the application form and send it together with a 500 word summary of their experience in protecting World Heritage sites, and the way in which the course relates to their current or future projects.
Email applications are encouraged. In the event that it is not possible to provide a scanned version of the necessary photographs and signatures, it will also be necessary to send a paper copy to the following address:
Course on Managing World Heritage Sites: Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies
ICCROM
Via di San Michele 13
I-00153, Rome, ITALY
Tel: +39 06 58553 1
Fax: +39 06 58553349
Email: course_mexico (at) iccrom . org
Application deadline
Applications should reach ICCROM by 30 September 2011 to ensure inclusion in our selection process.
updated on:
22 July, 2011
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