Saramang tao temple - indonesia
Saramang tao temple - indonesia

ICCROM continues to have a strong presence in Asia and the Pacific thanks to longstanding and effective partnerships. Its ongoing collaboration with the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) of the Republic of Korea has enabled ICCROM to continue pursuing cooperation for education, training and research in cultural heritage conservation in the region. As a result, the CollAsia programme for the conservation of collections in Southeast Asia has moved forward with new activities. ICCROM continues to address the capacity-building needs of the Asia Pacific region in all aspects of heritage conservation, with objectives of promoting heritage as a contributor for sustainable development in the region and around the globe.

Thanks to its close collaboration as well as generous funding and secondment provided by the Japanese authorities ICCROM is able to offer collaborative projects based on Japanese expertise on seismic retrofitting and reinforcement solutions that protect human life while also preserving historic structures, as well as holistic knowledge and experience of Japanese paper and Japanese traditional conservation approaches and techniques.

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Conservation of Japanese paper: a successful edition of the JPC 2024 
09 Oct 2024

Conservation of Japanese paper: a successful edition of the JPC 2024 

The International Course on Conservation of Japanese Paper (JPC), organized by ICCROM and the Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties (TOBUNKEN), took place from 26 August to 13 September 2024. Ten participants engaged in an immersive exploration of Japanese paper conservation, a field recognized for bridging traditional Japanese practices with international conservation...

GRRID Corps' journey from Jodhpur to global climate action
07 Oct 2024

GRRID Corps' journey from Jodhpur to global climate action

In the following blog, Repaul Kanji, founder of the organization, will share his experiences, outlining the project's goals, progress, and impact on the local community and broader climate resilience efforts.

Celebrating Uzbekistan, ICCROM's Newest Member State

We are pleased to welcome Uzbekistan as the 138th Member State of ICCROM. This important occasion strengthens our commitment to heritage conservation and expands our global heritage community dedicated to preserving and protecting the vast and rich tangible and intangible heritage worldwide and now in Uzbekistan as well.
Director-General visit to Ambassador of Mongolia
29 Aug 2024

Director-General visit to Ambassador of Mongolia

On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, ICCROM Director-General Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral had the honor of visiting H.E. Tserendorj Narantungalag, the Ambassador of Mongolia to Italy.

New Delhi, India, recently hosted the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee, marking a pivotal moment in heritage conservation. In this occasion, ICCROM Director-General met with the Honorable Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, underscoring their commitment to conserving, safeguarding and preserving shared heritage.
05 Aug 2024

Strengthening Heritage Conservation: ICCROM and India Forge Collaborative Pathways

New Delhi, India, recently hosted the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee, marking a pivotal moment in heritage conservation. In this occasion, ICCROM Director-General met with the Honorable Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, underscoring their commitment to conserving, safeguarding and preserving shared heritage.

ICCROM Welcomes Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)
17 Jul 2024

ICCROM Welcomes Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)

On 11 July, we had the pleasure of hosting a delegation from of Science and Technology (HUST), led by Dr. Yao Zhang, Vice President of HUST. The delegation included representatives from Department of International Alumni Network, Office of Student Experience, School of Foreign Languages, Office of Student Career Development, Office of International Affairs, School of Architecture and Urban...

The 2nd Council Meeting of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage In Qingdao
30 Jun 2024

The 2nd Council Meeting of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage In Qingdao

On 19 June, the Second Council Meeting of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia (ACHA) took place in Qingdao, China. The event gathered experts from across Asia and beyond to discuss and promote the preservation of cultural heritage.

Welcoming the Korean delegation of the Culture, Sport and Tourism Committee of the Gyeonggido Assembly
21 May 2024

Welcoming the Korean delegation of the Culture, Sport and Tourism Committee of the Gyeonggido Assembly

On 17 May, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Korean delegation of the Culture, Sport and Tourism Committee of the Gyeonggido Assembly to ICCROM headquarters. The group heard from Eugene Jo, World Heritage Leadership Programme Manager, about ICCROM's area of work and expertise, as well as its activities.

ACCU Nara and ICCROM sign Memorandum of Understanding to support cultural heritage protection activities in the Asia-Pacific region
20 May 2024

ACCU Nara and ICCROM sign Memorandum of Understanding to support cultural heritage protection activities in the Asia-Pacific region

On 9 May 2024, at our headquarters in Rome, ICCROM and ACCU Nara (the Cultural Heritage Protection Cooperation Office of the Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to bolster cultural heritage protection efforts in the Asia-Pacific region.

ICCROM signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Urban Planning Education Network (WUPEN)
17 May 2024

ICCROM signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Urban Planning Education Network (WUPEN)

On 9 May 2024, ICCROM formalized a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Urban Planning Education Network (WUPEN), marking a significant milestone in our joint commitment to advancing sustainable development and the protection of cultural heritage globally, especially within rapidly urbanizing areas.