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The 5th Arab Forum for Cultural Heritage, organized by ICCROM through its Regional Centre in Sharjah, concluded today with a powerful call to empower women and youth as central actors in protecting and revitalizing heritage. Over three days of…

The Heritage Commission of the Ministry of Culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property) are organizing a national training course on the…

Organized by ICCROM through its Regional Centre in Sharjah, the 5th Arab Forum for Cultural Heritage brings together officials, experts, cultural leaders, and community representatives from across the Arab region to strengthen the present and future…

The Integrated Territorial and Urban Conservation (ITUC) course has successfully concluded in Urbino, marking the revival of this landmark ICCROM capacity-building programme after 22 years.   Over two intensive weeks, 16 heritage…

International Translation Day, 30 September 2025  On this International Translation Day, ICCROM highlights the power of languages as bridges of understanding, social cohesion and international cooperation. This year, the celebration…

La publicación Experiencias en gestión de riesgos para el patrimonio cultural en Iberoamérica es el resultado de la colaboración entre ICCROM y el Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH) de México. Reúne aportes de especialistas de…

Three-day forum spotlights women and youth in heritage conservation and museum innovation Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - 29 September 2025 – The 5th Arab Forum for Cultural Heritage officially opened today in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates,…

The Role of Women and Youth in Cultural Heritage Conservation and Museums Innovation Cultural heritage serves as the cornerstone of a community's identity, encapsulating the collective experiences, values, and traditions that have been passed down…

ICCROM Director-General Gujral received a courtesy visit from H.E. Mr Martin Selmayr, Ambassador of the European Union to the Holy See, the Order of Malta, the UN Organizations in Rome and to the Republic of San Marino. The meeting…

A 3-Day International Course on Managing Climate Risks to Heritage and Culture-Based Climate Action Building on the success of ICCROM’s pioneering course on climate risk assessment for heritage and heritage-based climate action—developed under the…

Do you have a story of how risk to heritage was reduced or resilience strengthened in your community, institution, or country?  We invite you to share your story of change and be part of a global conversation on innovative approaches to…

From 25 to 29 August 2025, 34 professionals from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan gathered in Almaty, Kazakhstan, for a regional training on strengthening disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness for culture…

In the first week of August, the Director-General of ICCROM, Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral took part in the World Archaeology: Archaeology of Landfills International Conference held in Seoul, Republic of Korea co-organized by ICCROM, the…

Rome, 12 August 2025 – The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Venezuela, H.E. Marilyn Giuseppina Di Luca Santaella, met with ICCROM Director-General Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral to discuss revitalizing cooperation between Venezuela…

Riga, 2 August 2025 – Phase 2 of the training programme READY Track 1: Safeguarding Heritage Collections, Living Traditions and Practices in the face of Disasters, Extreme Weather Events and Complex Emergencies concludes with a major cross-…

Activating heritage collections for sustainable development  Dates: 22–26 September 2025  Format: Online conference  Join: Register here Collections 2030 and Beyond is a virtual conference dedicated to help leverage heritage…

Enhancing Mitigation Measures and Monitoring System Organizers SEAMEO SPAFA – SEAMEO Regional Centre for Archaeology and Fine Arts ICCROM – International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property through the…

 As the possibilities of emerging technologies like AI expand, so do the questions about their impact.  Ctrl+S Culture is a two-day international online conference exploring how Artificial Intelligence is transforming the ways we preserve…

A transformative partnership to promote African talent, advance heritage conservation, and foster global knowledge exchange.  In a powerful demonstration of shared commitment to heritage and the next generation, ICCROM Director-General…

A transformative partnership to promote African talent, advance heritage conservation, and foster global knowledge exchange.  VATICAN CITY – 31 July 2025–In a powerful demonstration of shared commitment to heritage and the next generation,…

On 16 July 2025, ICCROM Director-General Aruna Francesca Gujral welcomed H.E. Esteban Moscoso, Ambassador of Ecuador to Italy, for a strategic meeting at the Organization's headquarters to deepen collaborative efforts in cultural…

Rome – On 25 July 2025, ICCROM’s Director-General, Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral and Italian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, signed a landmark Agreement to jointly implement a…

Agreement signed to empower a new generation of Africans with skills to conserve heritage and catalyze long-term development   Rome – On 25 July 2025, ICCROM’s Director-General, Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral and Italian Deputy Minister…

The Heritage Samples Archives: A Guide for Management aims to improve the care and preservation of these collections – ensuring they remain accessible, meaningful, and protected for future use.  The guide offers practical support for…

ICCROM launches heritage samples management guide  Does your institution hold a collection of heritage samples?   Are you facing challenges with their management, preservation, and accessibility?  ICCROM is launching a…