On the occasion of African World Heritage Day, ICCROM and the ICOMOS Emerging Professionals Working Group for the Africa Region (ICOMOS EPWG Africa) are organizing an encounter on Sunday, 05 May 2024, at ' on the theme "Heritage and Youth: Climate Action, Entrepreneurship and Digital Technologies."
This webinar aims to demonstrate the active role of young African professionals in the cultural heritage sector, promote new practices for preserving cultural assets in the face of climate change impacts, and cultivate a spirit of creativity and innovation among young people. This activity is closely in line with the common objectives of ICCROM's Youth.Heritage.Africa programme and ICOMOS EPWG Africa in favour of involving the youth in preserving Africa's cultural heritage.