International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property
Our Youth.Heritage.Africa. and World Heritage Leadership programmes are working together with the Africa Unit of the World Heritage Centre (WHC) on a three-phase capacity building project in support of UNESCO’s Priority Africa initiative. Improving Management Effectiveness in African World Heritage properties is strengthening the capacities of African heritage professionals and institutions to...
ICCROM is deeply saddened by the recent death of a well-known professional, long-time collaborator and member of the ICCROM Council, Mr Abdoul Aziz Guissé.
Since the creation of our Internship and Fellows Programme in 2002, more than one hundred and fifty people have benefitted from the experience. This month we welcome seven new interns, who will join our team for the following months
On 9 December 2021, ICCROM Director-General Webber Ndoro, Liaison Officer Anna Zeichner and Director of Partnership and Communication Joseph King met Ms Carlotta Del Bianco, Vice President of the Romualdo Del Bianco Foundation, and Mr Simone Giometti, Secretary General of the Romualdo Del Bianco Foundation.
As 22 young Moslawi architects and engineers came together for the first in a series of training workshops, they took a significant step towards helping their city recover its cultural heritage.
The events of the last few years have demonstrated time and again that the world is rapidly changing, and with it, the cultural heritage sector. Out of mounting global uncertainties rises an urgent need to reconsider how strategic planning can help us better prepare for the future. Within this context, we explore the concept of strategic foresight and highlight ICCROM’s recent investigation into...
Register at the official website to access sessions all this week! Climate.Culture.Peace is a knowledge-building initiative exploring the interconnections between culture, climate change, peace and disaster resilience.
The survey will be open until 21 February 2022. It aims to gather information on existing practices and policies on the conservation and management of open-door sculpture in public spaces, and how societal changes are challenging their perception, meanings and uses. If you are working on this topic, or are interesting in debating about this complex subject, please fill the survey.
Our flagship programme had a productive 2021, marked by digital transition, new activities and expanded resources to help effectively manage World Heritage and heritage places globally. This year is shaping up to be another milestone.
We are excited to announce that registrations are open for the Climate.Culture.Peace Youth Forum – Voices of Now and the Future, as well as five interactive workshops being held later this month. Places are limited, so don’t miss out!