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ICCROM mourns the passing of Professor Frank Matero, a long-time collaborator, educator, and influential voice in heritage conservation. A leading intellectual figure in the field, Frank set the highest standards of professionalism, scientific rigour, and ethical commitment – leaving a legacy felt across the global conservation community.

The 34th Session of ICCROM’s General Assembly brought together policymakers, cultural heritage professionals and diplomats for a high-level side event on “Culture–Climate nexus: the missing link.” Moderated by ICCROM Director-General Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral, the panel discussion explored how integrating culture into climate policy and disaster risk reduction strategies can create more...

A high-level dialogue to strengthen international cooperation in the face of emerging threats to cultural heritage

A high-level event held on the margins of the 34th session of the ICCROM General Assembly shone a spotlight on the vital role of traditional craftsmanship in Africa and the transformative potential of culture-driven capacity building for long-term development.

ICCROM held the 34th Session of its General Assembly Session, convening national delegations from its 139 Member States at the FAO headquarters for three days of strategic discussions, decision-making, and international cooperation on the future of cultural heritage conservation.

The second edition of the International Training Course on Post-Crisis Recovery of Cultural Heritage (PCR-2025) moved into its next phase this week in Asti, Italy, with the launch of an intensive, week-long in-person workshop. This follows the successful completion of the online module, which prepared participants for the hands-on activities and field engagement to come.

ICCROM and the Libera Università Maria Ss. Assunta (LUMSA) have formalized a three-year partnership through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing heritage conservation through education, research and transformative capacity building. The agreement, signed by ICCROM Director-General Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral and LUMSA Rector Francesco Bonini, unites the complementary...

As our societies, technologies, and environments evolve, the responsibility of caring for our cultural heritage grows ever more complex. In a rapidly transforming world, how do we balance the preservation of authenticity with the potential for technological innovation? How do we ensure all voices are heard in a digital age? And how can AI serve as a bridge, amplifying human wisdom rather than...

ICCROM and the Scuola nazionale del patrimonio e delle attività culturali (Scuola), with the support of the Italian Ministry of Culture, are pleased to announce the closing event of World Heritage in Africa – Fostering Practitioners for Nomination Processes and Strategies (WHAPS), taking place in Rome, Italy from 3 to 5 November 2025.

ICCROM welcomed the 97th Meeting of the Spanish Council for Historical Heritage, a body that brings together all regional authorities responsible for cultural heritage in Spain and is chaired by Ángeles Albert, Director-General for Cultural Heritage and Fine Arts of the Ministry of Culture.