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International Course on Conservation of Japanese Paper (JPC) has been a cornerstone of knowledge exchange for over three decades. Its primary goal is to introduce conservators from around the world to Japanese techniques. Rather than confining…

One of the world’s best-known, highly respected and influential heritage conservation professionals in the area of history, theory and philosophy of conservation, architectural and urban conservation, and the World Heritage Convention, Jukka…

We are excited to be in-presence in Campeche, Mexico, for the 21st International Course in Stone Conservation (SC23).  The course reflects advances in practice, science and technology, including the integration of practical methodologies for…

UNESCO and the Advisory Bodies to the World Heritage Committee – ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property), ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) and IUCN (International…

The UNESCO Memory of the World Programme Course is one of the key modules of the second phase of the ICCROM-Ministry of Culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (MoC) “Experts Program.” Phase one of the ambitious capacity-building project was…

Assessing Management Effectiveness of World Heritage Properties and Other Heritage Places UNESCO and the Advisory Bodies to the World Heritage Committee - ICCROM, ICOMOS and IUCN - have released a newly revised toolkit for assessing the…

The ICCROM RE-ORG programme continues to be globally active and dynamic for the reorganization of storage collections, with initiatives developed recently in India, Poland, and soon, in France.  Allahabad Museum, Uttar Pradesh (India) …

Photograph depict the extent of post-flood destruction in Derna, Libya.   Credits: Mr. Hitham Yousef, Director of the Historic Cities Management Authority, Derna Branch, Libya.  In the wake of the destructive flooding that struck Libya…

Partners ICCROM INP – Institut national du patrimoine National Museum of Catalonia Museums of the City of Lisbon Background and content The UNESCO report “Museums in the World” (April 2021) lists 103,842 museums worldwide. Studies show that 60% of…

RO.ME is a unique and innovative event in the Italian panorama. A professional and international platform for institutions and companies operating in museums, cultural venues and the art sector. RO.ME – Museum Exhibition, the international…

The 2023 edition of Green Lab will be a hands-on workshop aimed at presenting three innovations from the cultural heritage sector: Green solvents and gels for removing apolar substances, Andrea Macchia and Camilla Zaratti. Rigid polysaccharide gels…

The 33rd session of the ICCROM General Assembly has concluded in Rome. National delegations from our 137 Member States - as well as observers from non-Member States, intergovernmental organizations and other partnering institutions - attended the…

The last nearly two years of the war in Ukraine have devastated the country’s cultural heritage. To address this crisis, ICCROM's flagship programme, First Aid and Resilience for Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis (FAR), has closely collaborated…

What is Strategic Foresight? Strategic Foresight describes a set of approaches, tools and skills that help organizations explore, envision and shape the future. Foresight does not attempt to predict the future per se, but rather seeks to build an…

“Digital space is a continent made of bits, powered by machines, accessible by anyone, anywhere, but how can we create and sustain heritage within this realm?” Together with partners AVP and the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision (NISV),…

ICCROM moves to new era with a new Council and new Director General Collaboration with Italy and the UAE, last two years of achievements Migration and Heritage in a Thematic Discussion 7 November 2023, Rome, Italy - The 33rd session of the ICCROM…

  2 November 2023 – Rome, Italy: The winner of the 2023 ICCROM Award was announced today on the sidelines of the 33rd session of the ICCROM General Assembly, held 2-3 November in Rome, Italy. This biennial Award is one of the most…

2 November 2023 – Rome, Italy: The 33rd session of the ICCROM General Assembly, the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, was inaugurated today in Rome. The two-day event, held from 2-3…

This glossary of cultural heritage conservation terminology, intended for conservation professionals working in the Arab region, is a preliminary document distributed to invite discussion and comments. It complements a glossary of technical terms…

The 33rd Session of the ICCROM General Assembly marks the beginning of a new and promising chapter for our Organization. It also provides us with an opportunity to take stock and recognize our Member States and partners who have made the past two…

On 24 October, ICCROM Director-General Webber Ndoro received a courtesy visit from HE Ambassador of the Philippines to Italy Mr Nathaniel Imperial.   The Ambassador was accompanied by Deputy Chief of Mission Ms Nina P. Cainglet and Ms Renee…

The two-day event brings together delegations of 137 Member States to discuss the strategic directions and work plan of ICCROM The program will include a Thematic Discussion and announcement of the ICCROM Award winner   25 October 2023, Rome,…

On 17 October, ICCROM's flagship programme, First Aid and Resilience for Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis (FAR), convened its partners in a productive strategic planning meeting. The objective of the meeting was to identify ways to amplify our…

From 2 to 7 October 2023, the ICCROM-IUCN World Heritage Leadership (WHL) programme, together with George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI) and in collaboration with the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) of Korea and the Korea National…

The Restoration Project of El-Dor Archaeological Temple in the Emirate of Um al-Quwain in the United Arab Emirates is a project characterized by two aspects. The first is the uniqueness of the temple in the Arabian Peninsula and therefore its…