International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property 
From 22 to 26 September 2025, ICCROM, together with APOYOnline, the International Institute for Conservation (IIC), and the University of Valencia, gathered civil society organizations and hundreds of museum professionals, archivists, policymakers, researchers and cultural leaders online for the global conference “Collections 2030 and Beyond: Activating Heritage Collections for Sustainable...
On 18 June 2025, ICCROM officially launched the pilot phase of its National Nodes under the Our Collections Matter (OCM) initiative during a virtual event, marking a major milestone in the global effort to strengthen the integration of heritage collections and collections-based work into sustainable development strategies.
ICCROM is proud to be part of an international consortium focused on strengthening the role and recognition of heritage collections in the European educational framework. This initiative aims to demonstrate the potential of arts and cultural heritage in shaping the education of children and youth, with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at its core. By integrating these elements, the project...
On 22 November 2024, ICCROM and ICOM renewed their longstanding partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their shared commitment to conserving, developing, and utilizing museum collections as invaluable assets for the benefit of humanity.
Since its launch in May 2024, the Our Collections Matter (OCM) Self-assessment Tool has been available to museums, libraries, archives, and other organizations working with heritage collections worldwide. This tool uses a series of targeted questions to help these organizations better understand how their collections-based work contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and...
'Leaving no one behind' is a core value embedded in the UN Agenda 2030. This principle is powerfully embodied in the Our Collections Matter (OCM) initiative. This forward-looking online capacity-building programme helps break geographical barriers, enabling organizations from around the World to delve deep into learning about Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and consolidate their contribution...
This gathering provided an opportunity to introduce Member State representatives to ICCROM's ongoing work, focusing on ICCROM's impact and stories of change from around the world. These efforts lay the groundwork for a brighter future for ICCROM and the heritage conservation sector as a whole, as we are preparing for our new Strategic Framework 2026-2031.
As we celebrate International Museum Day, we recognize the pivotal role museums play not only in preserving our cultural and natural heritage but also in fostering sustainable development globally. In a recent collaborative effort, ICCROM's initiative, Our Collections Matter (OCM), teamed up with the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and Curating Tomorrow to support museums worldwide in...
ICCROM is pleased to announce the launch of the Our Collections Matter (OCM) Self-assessment Tool. This innovative platform, accessible online, aims to connect the dots between collections-based work and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set forth by the United Nations in its 2030 Agenda to transform our world.
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