ICCROM's condolence message for the death of Queen Elizabeth II
ICCROM extends its deep condolences to the Royal Family and the Commonwealth for the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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Surveys: Heritage in public spaces of Ibero-America
We present two new surveys to gather perceptions in Ibero-America on the physical and symbolic change of public spaces, and the specific interventions that occurred in them. We seek to collect information on existing practices and policies regarding the conservation and management of sculptural heritage in public spaces and how social changes are challenging its perception, meaning and use.
Valuing Cultural Capital: accounting for the hidden value of heritage
ICCROM’s Strategic Planning Unit is conducting new research on economic valuation methods used to support investment decisions for heritage. This research forms part of the Valuing Cultural Capital for Inclusive Sustainable Development project led by Prof Patrizia Riganti, University of Glasgow and ICCROM Research Fellow, in cooperation with ICCROM and Prof David Throsby, Macquarie University, and...
Meeting with Representative from Japan
On Monday, 5 September, ICCROM Director-General Webber Ndoro had the honour of welcoming Tokuko Nabeshima, Counsellor at the Embassy of Japan in Rome, Italy. Also present on behalf of ICCROM was Hirofumi Ikawa, Project Manager and Japanese secondment.
Meeting with Representatives of Iceland
On Thursday, 1 September, ICCROM welcomed a delegation of 21 cultural heritage experts from Iceland to its headquarters, headed by the Director General of its national Cultural Heritage Agency.
People-Nature-Culture looks at how effective heritage management can enhance the services and benefits of heritage places
PNC22 offered heritage practitioners, communities and decision-makers from all regions a platform to discuss how effectively managed World Heritage sites and heritage places can provide benefits and offer solutions for society and heritage itself.
Changing Perspectives to Manage Disaster Risks for Cultural Heritage and Associated Communities
ICCROM and the Cultural Heritage Administration of the Republic of Korea, in collaboration with Escuela Taller Foundation de Filipinas Foundation Inc., Philippines, are pleased to announce the release of the publication, A Story of Change 2 – Transforming Online Learning into Action for Disaster Risk Management of Heritage Collections, now available for free download.
Capacity Building on World Heritage Risk Management in the Arab Region
Unpredictable disasters caused by natural hazards and human actions have affected the Arab region’s diverse heritage places. Conflicts and political instability further threaten the protection of heritage places, with a huge impact on communities and their socioeconomic and cultural life. Risk management is essential to protecting and conserving World Heritage sites and their surrounding...
Rwanda Heritage Hub - Engaging youth and technology in heritage conservation
ICCROM and the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy (RCHA) have partnered to enable the valorization and celebration of Rwanda's cultural heritage, which is rich in cultural and natural resources – both tangible and intangible. On 19 August 2022, ICCROM and the RCHA will hold a pre-launch event for the Rwanda Heritage Hub (RHH). The event will take place at the Kandt House Museum in Kigali and will be...
Post-event damage and risk assessments for efficient emergency response - Responding to the earthquake in the Philippines
Emergency preparedness is crucial to building resilience, especially for countries, such as the Philippines and Japan, that are located on the Ring of Fire – a seismically-active belt of earthquake epicenters, volcanoes and tectonic plate boundaries on the rim of the Pacific Ocean. What first steps can cultural heritage professionals take to safeguard heritage in the face of a disaster, without...