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Now Available in Arabic: Enhancing Our Heritage Toolkit 2.0
UNESCO and the Advisory Bodies to the World Heritage Committee – ICCROM, ICOMOS and IUCN – together with the Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage (ARC-WH) – are pleased to announce the release of the Arabic version of the “Enhancing Our Heritage Toolkit 2.0”.
ICCROM mourns the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis
ICCROM mourns the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, a powerful voice for peace, compassion, and human connection. He tirelessly advocated for tolerance, intercultural dialogue, and respect for every identity to preserve and celebrate humanity. By upholding the protection of heritage in all its forms, he affirmed its capacity to foster resilient communities and underpin long‑term development...
ICCROM-IUCN World Heritage Leadership Annual Donor Group Meeting
The ICCROM-IUCN World Heritage Leadership Annual Donor Group Meeting took place online on 3-4 April, with representatives from the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment, the Norwegian Cultural Heritage Directorate, the Norwegian Environment Agency and IUCN.
People-Nature-Culture course brings together a global cohort of heritage professionals to strengthen World Heritage management
From 17 to 28 March 2025, the international course ‘Managing World Heritage: People Nature Culture’ (PNC25) brought together 38 heritage professionals from around the world involved with the management of cultural, natural and mixed World Heritage sites.
Call for applications: 7th World Heritage Site Managers’ Forum
UNESCO World Heritage Centre, ICCROM and IUCN, under the World Heritage Leadership Programme, are pleased to announce that the 7th edition of the World Heritage Site Managers’ Forum (WHSM25) will be organized in conjunction with the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee.
E-RIHS becomes a European Research Infrastructure Consortium
E-RIHS, the European Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science, is now a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC), marking a significant milestone in its development since joining the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructure (ESFRI) Roadmap in 2016.
Expanding Opportunities in Disaster Management: ICCROM’s Growing Capacity-Building Offerings
Disaster Risk Management is crucial for safeguarding cultural heritage from natural hazards and emergencies, including armed conflict. ICCROM continues to strengthen global capacities in this area by expanding its portfolio of training opportunities.
ICCROM welcomed Jordan’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
On 3 February 2025, ICCROM’s Director-General, Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral, welcomed H.E. Mrs. Lina Annab, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities of Jordan, to discuss strengthening the long-standing partnership between ICCROM and Jordan. As a Member State since 1958, Jordan has worked closely with ICCROM since its inception on cultural heritage management and capacity-building initiatives.
Our Heritage Education Library: Connecting Communities Through the Power of Books
The ICCROM’s Heritage Education Library has launched an innovative online platform and is set to digitize its entire collection, making it accessible everywhere. The Heritage Education Library was created following the participation of the ICCROM Library in the EUROPE CHALLENGE, an annual programme that connects libraries and communities across Europe.
Visit from Cultural Diplomacy Master’s students
A group of Cultural Diplomacy Master’s students from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore recently visited ICCROM to gain deeper insight into our work, resources, and opportunities for young professionals in heritage conservation.