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Culture-Climate nexus: the missing link

Culture-Climate nexus: the missing link

The 34th Session of ICCROM’s General Assembly brought together policymakers, cultural heritage professionals and diplomats for a high-level side event on “Culture–Climate nexus: the missing link.” Moderated by ICCROM Director-General Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral, the panel discussion explored how integrating culture into climate policy and disaster risk reduction strategies can create more...

Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property: Reflections and Shaping the Next Steps

Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property: Reflections and Shaping the Next Steps

A high-level dialogue to strengthen international cooperation in the face of emerging threats to cultural heritage

From Tradition to Transformation: Empowering Craftspeople in Africa

From Tradition to Transformation: Empowering Craftspeople in Africa

A high-level event held on the margins of the 34th session of the ICCROM General Assembly shone a spotlight on the vital role of traditional craftsmanship in Africa and the transformative potential of culture-driven capacity building for long-term development.

ICCROM’s 34th General Assembly Charts a Forward-Looking Strategy for Heritage Protection

ICCROM’s 34th General Assembly Charts a Forward-Looking and Strategic Pathway for Heritage Protection

ICCROM held the 34th Session of its General Assembly Session, convening national delegations from its 139 Member States at the FAO headquarters for three days of strategic discussions, decision-making, and international cooperation on the future of cultural heritage conservation.

Celebrating San Marino, ICCROM's 139th Member State

Celebrating San Marino, ICCROM's 139th Member State

ICCROM is proud to welcome the Republic of San Marino as its 139th Member State. This milestone extends ICCROM’s global reach and reinforces its mandate to advance the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage worldwide. San Marino’s membership brings renewed momentum to ICCROM’s efforts to support Member States in protecting heritage in all its forms and ensuring its lasting value for...

20251118_ICCROM and LUMSA Join Forces to empower youth through international learning experience

ICCROM and LUMSA Join Forces to empower youth through international learning experience

ICCROM and the Libera Università Maria Ss. Assunta (LUMSA) have formalized a three-year partnership through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing heritage conservation through education, research and transformative capacity building. The agreement, signed by ICCROM Director-General Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral and LUMSA Rector Francesco Bonini, unites the complementary...

ICCROM Director-General Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral welcomed H.E. Ennio Vivaldi, Ambassador of Chile to Italy, and a Chilean delegation to ICCROM headquarters for a meeting dedicated to further advancing collaboration.

A Chilean Delegation Visited ICCROM to Strengthen Cooperation in Cultural Heritage

ICCROM Director-General Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral welcomed H.E. Ennio Vivaldi, Ambassador of Chile to Italy, and a Chilean delegation to ICCROM headquarters for a meeting dedicated to further advancing collaboration.

Visit from representatives from India

Visit from representatives from India

On 11 November 2025, ICCROM Director-General Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral welcomed to ICCROM Shri Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The meeting aimed to explore concrete ways to consolidate and further strengthen the longstanding collaboration between India and ICCROM.

ICCROM welcomed the 97th Meeting of the Spanish Council for Historical Heritage, a body that brings together all regional authorities responsible for cultural heritage in Spain and is chaired by Ángeles Albert, Director-General for Cultural Heritage and Fine Arts of the Ministry of Culture.

ICCROM hosted the 97th Meeting of the Spanish Council for Historical Heritage

ICCROM welcomed the 97th Meeting of the Spanish Council for Historical Heritage, a body that brings together all regional authorities responsible for cultural heritage in Spain and is chaired by Ángeles Albert, Director-General for Cultural Heritage and Fine Arts of the Ministry of Culture.

Visit from the Ambassador of the European Union

Visit from the Ambassador of the European Union

ICCROM Director-General Gujral received a courtesy visit from H.E. Mr Martin Selmayr, Ambassador of the European Union to the Holy See, the Order of Malta, the UN Organizations in Rome and to the Republic of San Marino.