International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property
The climate crisis threatens all forms of life, lifeways and cultures. Scientific research reveals clear links between human activities and effects, such as warmer temperatures, stronger storms, severe droughts and higher sea levels. ICCROM’s flagship programme on First Aid and Resilience (FAR) is pleased to launch its new multi-partner capacity development initiative – Net Zero: Heritage for...
Following a week of interesting presentations, engaging discussions and inspiring performances, the closing session of Climate.Culture.Peace looked towards the future and outlined strategies that leverage heritage processes for fair and inclusive climate action.
Our Youth.Heritage.Africa. and World Heritage Leadership programmes are working together with the Africa Unit of the World Heritage Centre (WHC) on a three-phase capacity building project in support of UNESCO’s Priority Africa initiative. Improving Management Effectiveness in African World Heritage properties is strengthening the capacities of African heritage professionals and institutions to...
ICCROM is deeply saddened by the recent death of a well-known professional, long-time collaborator and member of the ICCROM Council, Mr Abdoul Aziz Guissé.
Since the creation of our Internship and Fellows Programme in 2002, more than one hundred and fifty people have benefitted from the experience. This month we welcome seven new interns, who will join our team for the following months
On 9 December 2021, ICCROM Director-General Webber Ndoro, Liaison Officer Anna Zeichner and Director of Partnership and Communication Joseph King met Ms Carlotta Del Bianco, Vice President of the Romualdo Del Bianco Foundation, and Mr Simone Giometti, Secretary General of the Romualdo Del Bianco Foundation.
As 22 young Moslawi architects and engineers came together for the first in a series of training workshops, they took a significant step towards helping their city recover its cultural heritage.
The events of the last few years have demonstrated time and again that the world is rapidly changing, and with it, the cultural heritage sector. Out of mounting global uncertainties rises an urgent need to reconsider how strategic planning can help us better prepare for the future. Within this context, we explore the concept of strategic foresight and highlight ICCROM’s recent investigation into...
Register at the official website to access sessions all this week! Climate.Culture.Peace is a knowledge-building initiative exploring the interconnections between culture, climate change, peace and disaster resilience.
The survey will be open until 21 February 2022. It aims to gather information on existing practices and policies on the conservation and management of open-door sculpture in public spaces, and how societal changes are challenging their perception, meanings and uses. If you are working on this topic, or are interesting in debating about this complex subject, please fill the survey.