International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property 
READY programme equips heritage professionals with tools for disaster risk management, resilience, and cultural first aid.
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.
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...
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Today, ICCROM was pleased to welcome officials from the Ministries of Culture of several African Union Member States, currently participating in the 5th African Union Commission Course. The course is organized by the Carabinieri Command for the Protection of Cultural Heritage, with support from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
ICCROM Director-General Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral had the honour of welcoming H.E. Mrs. Hmway Hmway Khyne, Ambassador of Myanmar to Italy, on 30 April 2025.
On 4 April 2025, ICCROM had the pleasure of hosting students from the Scuola di Alta Formazione e di Studio – Opificio delle Pietre Dure in Florence for a guided study visit.
Disaster Risk Management is crucial for safeguarding cultural heritage from natural hazards and emergencies, including armed conflict. ICCROM continues to strengthen global capacities in this area by expanding its portfolio of training opportunities.