At its XXIV Session in November 2005, the General Assembly of ICCROM approved a new programme at ICCROM for the Conservation of the Built Heritage. The programme was based on ICCROM’s long-term organization of courses in Rome and other countries on the subjects of architectural conservation, conservation of stone, wood, and modern architecture, as well as larger, long-term programmes and projects such as the Project Terra, ITUC, AFRICA 2009, NAMEC, and ATHĀR.

The current programme integrates approaches to the conservation of architectural structures with those of archaeological sites, urban settlements, and cultural landscapes. It also provides a more logical structure to ongoing activities in architectural conservation while introducing new activities where necessary.

The general objective of the programme for Conservation of the Built Heritage is to strengthen the application of integrated approaches to the practice of conservation of the built heritage.

The strategy is based on activities at two levels; core activities in the form of international courses, workshops, and research activities held in Rome or elsewhere, and thematic sub-programmes which focus on specific technical or management related issues. It is envisioned that links will be made between these two levels to allow for a dynamic interchange of ideas and resources.

updated on: 22 November, 2007