International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property
UNESCO and ICCROM Release Training Guide for Post-Conflict Heritage Recovery with the support of the United Arab Emirates

UNESCO and ICCROM Release Training Guide for Post-Conflict Heritage Recovery with the support of the United Arab Emirates.

The publication of this guide follows a two-year capacity-building program in Mosul, Iraq, aimed at developing local expertise for heritage recovery. This initiative targeted 49 young graduates from local universities in the fields of engineering and architecture, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to become heritage recovery experts.

ICCROM’s Role in the International Summer School for Youth & Heritage (ISSYH)

ICCROM’s Role in the International Summer School for Youth & Heritage (ISSYH)

ICCROM actively participated in the International Summer School for Youth & Heritage (ISSYH), an annual international event organized by the International Forum Bosnia (IFB). ISSYH emphasizes the transformative power of cultural heritage in rebuilding communities affected by conflict, where cultural heritage has been both a target and a tool for reconstruction. In this context, the programme...

Urban Heritage for Sustainable Development

ICCROM and SEAMEO SPAFA join forces for urban heritage management in Southeast Asia.

ICCROM and SEAMEO SPAFA are joining forces to address the capacity-building needs for managing urban heritage in Southeast Asia, paving the way for sustainable development in the region.

Nantucket hosts landmark training on Climate Action for Sustainable Built Heritage

Nantucket hosts landmark training on Climate Action for Sustainable Built Heritage

After four weeks of dedicated research, the International Training Course on Climate Action for Sustainable Built Heritage Conservation and Management has come to a close.

Building an international community for post-crisis recovery of cultural heritage through PCR course

Building an international community for post-crisis recovery of cultural heritage through training

The International Training Course on Post-Crisis Recovery of Cultural Heritage has successfully completed its second phase with an engaging in-person workshop held in Rome. Following six thematic online sessionsparticipants came together for an intensive week-long workshop at ICCROM headquarters.

Kick-off of the Online Phase of the International Training Course on Post-Crisis Recovery of Cultural Heritage (PCR-2024)

Kick-off of the online phase of the international training course on post-crisis recovery of cultural heritage (PCR-2024)

Twenty-seven participants from 22 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East have embarked on the online phase of the International Training Course on Post-Crisis Recovery of Cultural Heritage

Indigenous communities of Lakhimpur fishing in their inland ponds (Author:Sukrit Sen)

Welcome to a new platform: Embracing Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge in Disaster Risk Reduction

Integrating indigenous and traditional knowledge into our Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) toolkit offers numerous benefits. This knowledge stems from communities' close relationships with their environment and their accumulated experience in predicting hazards by reading signs in the sea, skies, and wildlife.

Cooking with ICCROM: The Gravimetric Analysis of a Mortar Sample

Cooking with ICCROM: The Gravimetric Analysis of a Mortar Sample

Welcome to today’s episode of “Cooking with ICCROM” - I’m Irene, a conservation architect, and I’m pleased to take you through an insightful journey into mortar analysis right here in the ICCROM lab in Rome.

Fostering Community-Scientist Collaboration for Cultural Heritage Preservation   At its core, ChemiNova seeks to empower conservation professionals, engage local communities and harness cutting-edge technology to protect and preserve Europe's rich cultural legacy.   Central to ChemiNova's mission is the development of an intelligent computational system that goes beyond current technologies. By leveraging a myriad of data, ChemiNova aims to tackle structural and chemical damage to cultural heritage, from mo

Introducing ChemiNova: advancing technology for monitoring European cultural assets

An international consortium is developing smart technologies for safeguarding heritage in the face of climate change and conflict.

Introducing ChemiNova: advancing technology for monitoring European cultural assets

Europe's cultural heritage is a testament to centuries of human creativity, resilience, and ingenuity. It includes rich and diverse traditions, monuments, collections and communities that hold stories of the past and provide knowledge and understanding of the continent’s history.