International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property 
Disaster Risk Management is crucial for safeguarding cultural heritage from natural hazards and emergencies, including armed conflict. ICCROM continues to strengthen global capacities in this area by expanding its portfolio of training opportunities.
From 20 to 24 January 2025, the ChemiNova project conducted a data acquisition campaign at the iconic Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna. Funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme, ChemiNova aims to refine cutting-edge technologies for monitoring, analyzing, and preserving cultural heritage sites, particularly in the face of challenges posed by climate change and human-induced...
The publication of this guide follows a two-year capacity-building program in Mosul, Iraq, aimed at developing local expertise for heritage recovery. This initiative targeted 49 young graduates from local universities in the fields of engineering and architecture, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to become heritage recovery experts.
ICCROM actively participated in the International Summer School for Youth & Heritage (ISSYH), an annual international event organized by the International Forum Bosnia (IFB). ISSYH emphasizes the transformative power of cultural heritage in rebuilding communities affected by conflict, where cultural heritage has been both a target and a tool for reconstruction. In this context, the programme...
ICCROM and SEAMEO SPAFA are joining forces to address the capacity-building needs for managing urban heritage in Southeast Asia, paving the way for sustainable development in the region.
After four weeks of dedicated research, the International Training Course on Climate Action for Sustainable Built Heritage Conservation and Management has come to a close.
The International Training Course on Post-Crisis Recovery of Cultural Heritage has successfully completed its second phase with an engaging in-person workshop held in Rome. Following six thematic online sessionsparticipants came together for an intensive week-long workshop at ICCROM headquarters.
Twenty-seven participants from 22 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East have embarked on the online phase of the International Training Course on Post-Crisis Recovery of Cultural Heritage
Integrating indigenous and traditional knowledge into our Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) toolkit offers numerous benefits. This knowledge stems from communities' close relationships with their environment and their accumulated experience in predicting hazards by reading signs in the sea, skies, and wildlife.