Director-General News

On Friday, 23 January 2026, ICCROM and Brazil’s Fundação Biblioteca Nacional (FBN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the conservation of bibliographic heritage and reinforce the role of libraries in sustainable development. The agreement was signed at ICCROM Headquarters in Rome by ICCROM Director-General Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral and Mr Marco Lucchesi...

On 15 January 2026, ICCROM Director-General Gujral welcomed 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.

On 13 January 2026, ICCROM Director-General Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral welcomed H.E. Mohamed Khelifi, Ambassador of Algeria to Italy, for discussions on strengthening ICCROM’s support to Algeria, a Member State since 1973.

ICCROM takes note of the recent announcement by the United States of America regarding its withdrawal from the Organization.

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...

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

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 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.

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...

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...