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In a groundbreaking effort to protect Ukraine’s endangered cultural heritage, ICCROM's First Aid and Resilience for Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis (FAR) programme has trained 23 heritage professionals from 11 oblasts, establishing Ukraine’s…

Join us for a brief visit to the ICCROM lab where we delve into the art of mortar analysis. 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…

On 11 July, we had the pleasure of hosting a delegation from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), led by Dr. Yao Zhang, Vice President of HUST. The delegation included representatives from Department of International Alumni…

On 16 July, the Director-General had the honour of meeting H.E. Elita Gavele, Ambassador of Latvia to Italy. This meeting marked a significant step towards enhancing cooperation between ICCROM and the Government of Latvia.  A key topic…

An international consortium is developing smart technologies for safeguarding heritage in the face of climate change and conflict.  Europe's cultural heritage is a testament to centuries of human creativity, resilience, and ingenuity.…

An international consortium is developing smart technologies for safeguarding heritage in the face of climate change and conflict.  Rome, 16 July 2024 - Europe's cultural heritage is a testament to centuries of human creativity,…

The 21st International Course on Wood Conservation Technology (ICWCT) concluded on June 24, 2024, marking another milestone in the field of heritage conservation. This year’s course, held in a hybrid format with six weeks of online learning…

On 9 July 2024, at the headquarters of ICCROM, a significant step was taken towards enhancing the representation of Africa's rich heritage on the UNESCO World Heritage List. ICCROM and Fondazione Scuola dei beni e delle attività culturali have…

We are looking for five researchers and their research institutes to join the next edition of the Heritage Place Lab! The ICCROM-IUCN World Heritage Leadership (WHL) programme is launching a second edition of the Heritage Place Lab (HPL),…

We're thrilled to announce that our World Heritage Leadership (WHL) programme, an ICCROM-IUCN joint initiative, is part of a consortium that has been awarded funding by the Belmont Forum for a research project on establishing a methodology to…

At the turn of the 15th century, Pietro Bembo, a cardinal, a humanist, and a writer, set an example for those who wished to experience the garden as a place of refuge and meditation. Even today, the garden remains capable of providing moments of…

Amid the ongoing armed conflict, Ukraine’s cultural heritage faces unprecedented threats. With UNESCO confirming damage to 412 cultural heritage sites and Ukraine’s Ministry of Culture and Information Policy (MCIP) documenting the severe damage or…

As part of its mission to explore and celebrate African cultural heritage, ICCROM’s Youth.Heritage.Africa programme presents a webinar series themed: "African Women Leaders in Heritage Management and Promotion." This series provides a…

The ICCROM Award is presented every two years to someone who has contributed significantly to ICCROM’s mission or to the field of cultural heritage protection on a global scale. Anyone interested can make a nomination. Who is eligible?  a…

Kyiv, Ukraine – 5 July 2024 Amid the ongoing armed conflict, Ukraine’s cultural heritage faces unprecedented threats. With UNESCO confirming damage to 412 cultural heritage sites and Ukraine’s Ministry of Culture and Information Policy (MCIP)…

On 3 July, ICCROM Director-General had the honour of receiving the visit of H.E. Santos Alvaro, the Ambassador of Mozambique to Italy to ICCROM’s Headquarters.   The meeting aimed at strengthening collaborative efforts between ICCROM…

On 30 June, the first phase of the “Capacity Building Programme on Improving Management Effectiveness of World Heritage Properties in the Arab States Region” kicked off.  This initiative, organized by the ICCROM-IUCN World Heritage…

ICCROM and Ireland's National Monuments Service (NMS) have signed a landmark cooperation agreement to establish the Ireland National Monuments Service Scholarship Fund. This initiative will span from 2024 to 2026, aimed at enhancing the…

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.…

On 26 June 2024, ICCROM convened its annual Member States Information Briefing.  The gathering provided an opportunity to introduce Member State representatives to ICCROM’s ongoing work and achievements, focusing on ICCROM's impact and…

The Kenya Heritage Hub was officially launched on 12 June in Nairobi, marking an occasion for cultural heritage and youth empowerment in Kenya. The event brought together an esteemed assembly of diplomats from various countries.  The Launch…

This week marks the start of DOCU 24: Documenting Layered Heritage, a workshop running from 17 to 26 June, 2024. The workshop aims to deepen our understanding of heritage documentation by blending digital and traditional methods. …

Linking Culture and Nature CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT  The School of Landscape Architecture of the Beijing Forestry University (BFU) and the ICCROM-IUCN World Heritage Leadership programme announce the “Heritage & Landscape Conservation…

This drawing, integrated with photographs, depicts the historic centre of Capua, near Naples, in 1971. It delves into the visual aspects, volumes and spatial configurations of the urban landscape within the fortified city. The drawing was…

One of the world’s best-known, highly respected and influential heritage professionals from Africa has left us. His professional brilliance inspired many young professionals throughout the world. He championed and ensured that the heritage of…