International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property

ICCROM and United States to partner in $1 Million Project to Help Ukraine Safeguard its Cultural Heritage

On 19 September, on the margins of the G7 Culture Ministerial in Naples, Italy, the Director-General of the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral and Acting Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Lee Satterfield signed a grant agreement for $1 million grant through the U.S. State Department’s Ukraine Cultural Heritage Response Initiative.

Celebrating Uzbekistan, ICCROM's Newest Member State

We are pleased to welcome Uzbekistan as the 138th Member State of ICCROM. This important occasion strengthens our commitment to heritage conservation and expands our global heritage community dedicated to preserving and protecting the vast and rich tangible and intangible heritage worldwide and now in Uzbekistan as well.

Introducing ChemiNova: advancing technology for monitoring European cultural assets

Europe's cultural heritage is a testament to centuries of human creativity, resilience, and ingenuity. It includes rich and diverse traditions, monuments, collections and communities that hold stories of the past and provide knowledge and understanding of the continent’s history.

Strengthening Ukraine's Capacities to Safeguard and Recover its Cultural Heritage

To address this critical situation, ICCROM’s flagship programme, First Aid and Resilience for Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis (FAR), supported by the European Commission Directorate-General of Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (EAC), and in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine (MCIP), the Agency for Cultural Resilience (ACURE), the Maidan Museum, and the Heritage Emergency Response Initiative (HERI), has launched a capacity development project: “Enhancing Capacities in Ukraine for Cultural Heritage First Aid and Recovery Planning.”

International conference on fostering Italy-Africa relations

The international conference "Fostering Italy-Africa relations: enhancing business and cultural exchange," organized by the Fondazione Scuola dei beni e delle attività culturali and ICCROM, is dedicated to cultural relations between Italy and African countries and will be held on 15 April at the Auditorium of the Central National Library of Rome.

ICCROM Sharjah Awards: Deadline extended for receiving nominations

The deadline to submit a project to be considered for the ICCROM Sharjah Award for Good Practices in Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management in the Arab Region has been extended to 1 June 2024.

New guide illuminates path to recovering damaged heritage

This new publication by ICOMOS and ICCROM– Guidance on Post-Disaster and Post-Conflict Recovery and Reconstruction for Heritage Places of Cultural Significance and World Heritage Cultural Properties – is intended for experts working in heritage conservation and provides a framework through which the recovery of heritage places can be supported and harnessed in coming to terms with and overcoming the trauma associated with destruction and loss.

New publication gathers Arabic translations of major cultural heritage conservation charters

This resource has been published as part of a collaboration between the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) and the Regional Office for Cultural Heritage Preservation in the Arab Region (ICCROM-Sharjah). The collaboration is supported by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, ruler of Sharjah and member of the Federal Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates. This collaboration aligns with ICCROM-Sharjah’s mission to assist Member States in the Arab region to conserve cultural heritage.

ICCROM 33rd Session of General Assembly concluded in Rome

The 33rd session of the ICCROM General Assembly, the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, has concluded in Rome. National delegations from ICCROM’s 137 Member States - as well as observers from non-Member States, intergovernmental organizations and other partnering institutions - attended the two-day event hosted at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to assess the progress made by the organization, set priorities and address emerging issues in the field.  

Winner of the ICCROM Award announced / Winnaar ICCROM Award bekendgemaakt

The winner of the 2023 ICCROM Award was announced today on the sidelines of the 33rd session of the ICCROM General Assembly, held 2-3 November in Rome, Italy. This biennial Award is one of the most prestigious international recognitions in the field of cultural heritage. It is granted to individuals who have contributed significantly to ICCROM’s development or who have exceptional merit in the conservation, protection and restoration of cultural heritage.