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ICCROM and Fabbrica di San Pietro Forge New Alliance to Empower African Youth in Heritage Conservation

ICCROM and Fabbrica di San Pietro Forge New Alliance to Empower African Youth in Heritage Conservation

A transformative partnership to promote African talent, advance heritage conservation, and foster global knowledge exchange.

Visit from Ambassador of Ecuador

Visit from Ambassador of Ecuador

ICCROM Director-General Aruna Francesca Gujral welcomed H.E. Esteban Moscoso, Ambassador of Ecuador to Italy, for a strategic meeting at the Organization's headquarters to deepen collaborative efforts in cultural heritage conservation.

Italy and ICCROM Launch €6 Million Cultural Heritage Programme in Africa  

Italy and ICCROM Launch €6 Million Cultural Heritage Programme in Africa  

Agreement signed to empower a new generation of Africans with skills to conserve heritage and catalyze long-term development

Heritage Samples Archives

Preserving the past, guiding the future

ICCROM is launching a new resource to support heritage professionals – including conservators, scientists, and stakeholders – in safeguarding these vital collections.

ICCROM Launches In-Person Training in Riga to Safeguard Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis

ICCROM Launches In-Person Training in Riga to Safeguard Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis

Phase 2 of READY Track 01 brings together 25 participants from over 20 countries in Latvia for hands-on training to strengthen skills, coordination, and resilience in protecting cultural heritage from disasters, extreme weather, and armed conflicts.

The drivers of heritage in 2035: What are the forces shaping our future? 

The drivers of heritage in 2035: What are the forces shaping our future? 

A time to embrace change and foresight Does it often feel like our world is transforming more quickly than ever? Like we’re always falling behind the pace of change around us? In these dynamic and uncertain times, embracing fresh perspectives and creative thinking is needed. This is how we shape the future and make way for new possibilities. But, where to start? Not to worry … we’re here to help!

ICCROM and Uzbekistan

ICCROM and Uzbekistan Forge Stronger Ties for Cultural Heritage Protection

During the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee, ICCROM and the Republic of Uzbekistansigned a Memorandum of Understanding, marking a significant milestone in their growing partnership.

World Heritage site managers gather in Paris to strengthen the Reactive Monitoring process

World Heritage site managers gather in Paris to strengthen the Reactive Monitoring process

From 7 to 9 July, the 7th edition of the World Heritage Site Managers' Forum took place at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, alongside the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee.

ICCROM and WHITRAP Shanghai Reaffirm Shanghai Commitment to Sustainable Heritage Management

ICCROM and WHITRAP Shanghai Reaffirm Commitment to Sustainable Heritage Management

On 8 July, during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee, ICCROM and WHITR-AP Shanghai renewed their enduring partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement reinforces both institutions’ shared dedication to strengthening sustainable conservation and management of cultural heritage.

OCM national Nodes

ICCROM launches National Nodes to empower heritage collections for sustainable development 

On 18 June 2025, ICCROM officially launched the pilot phase of its National Nodes under the Our Collections Matter (OCM) initiative during a virtual event, marking a major milestone in the global effort to strengthen the integration of heritage collections and collections-based work into sustainable development strategies.