Press releases

A new Italian translation of the Enhancing Our Heritage Toolkit 2.0, developed by UNESCO, ICCROM, ICOMOS, and IUCN, is now available to support site managers and authorities in strengthening the management of World Heritage sites across Italy.

Jointly convened by ICCROM and the Delegation of the European Union in Rome, the High-Level Dialogue brought together EU Member States and other countries referred to as “Friends of ICCROM,” underscoring the urgent need to strengthen collective action and sustain international organizations such as ICCROM in navigating an unprecedented time of uncertainty.

First Joint PNC–ITUC International Training Course to be held at Cinque Terre National Park, part of the UNESCO World Heritage property “Portovenere, Cinque Terre, and the Islands (Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto).

Un’iniziativa della Scuola nazionale del patrimonio e delle attività culturali e del Centro Internazionale di Studi per la Conservazione e il Restauro dei Beni Culturali (ICCROM) nella cornice del Piano Mattei per l’Africa

Organized by ICCROM through its Regional Centre in Sharjah, this three-day event brings together officials, experts, cultural leaders, and community representatives from across the Arab region to strengthen the present and future of cultural heritage while reaffirming Sharjah’s commitment to its preservation as a cornerstone of Arab identity and sustainable development.

A transformative partnership to promote African talent, advance heritage conservation, and foster global knowledge exchange.

Phase 2 of READY Track 01 brings together 25 participants from over 20 countries in Latvia for hands-on training to strengthen skills, coordination, and resilience in protecting cultural heritage from disasters, extreme weather, and armed conflicts.

ICCROM (the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property) 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.

Riga, 14 May 2025 - From 12 to 14 May, the Ministry of Culture of Latvia and ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property), in cooperation with the European Commission’s Directorate General for Education, Youth, Culture and Sport (DG EAC), are hosting a high-level expert meeting in Riga to mark the launch of the first phase of the READY project (Safeguarding Cultural Heritage from Disasters, Extreme Weather Events, and Complex Emergencies).