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
International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property News
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.
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 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
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 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.
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.
ICCROM launches READY Track 1 Online Foundational Training
We are living in an era of polycrisis—a convergence of interconnected crises that trigger cascading and compounding impacts. The COVID-19 pandemic, climate change-driven extreme weather events, disasters, economic instability, and ongoing armed conflicts are far from isolated incidents. They deeply interact with vulnerabilities embedded within our social, political, and cultural systems, producing...
ICCROM Secures Temporary Headquarters as Italy Reaffirms Commitment to the Cultural Heritage Organization
ICCROM and the Government of the Italian Republic have signed a new agreement securing the temporary relocation of ICCROM’s headquarters while its historic premises in Rome undergo essential renovations.
Enhancing participation of Indigenous Peoples in World Heritage
In a milestone gathering, Indigenous leaders joined forces with heritage experts and international organizations to chart a new path for protecting heritage – one rooted in partnership, respect, and shared stewardship. Jointly coordinated by ICCROM alongside the International Indigenous Peoples Forum for World Heritage (IIPFWH), UNESCO, the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)...