International Council on Monuments and Sites
ICOMOS is a non-governmental international organisation dedicated to the conservation of the world's monuments and sites.
ICORP Türkiye's Workshop on Disaster Risk Management Following the February 2023 Earthquake
From July 2 to 6, The ICOMOS Türkiye National Scientific Committee on Risk Preparedness (ICOMOS ICORP Türkiye) held a "Disaster Risk Management on Cultural Heritage: Emergency Preparedness and Response for Effective Recovery" workshop in collaboration with the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Interior Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) and the World Monuments Fund (WMF).
ICOMOS becomes part of the ECHOES consortium for the creation of a Collaborative European Cloud for Cultural Heritage
The European Cloud for Heritage Open Science (ECHOES) project, led by the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), aims to establish a European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage (ECCCH) as a shared platform for heritage professionals and researchers to access data, innovative scientific and training resources and advanced digital tools co-developed by the cultural heritage community.
ICOMOS is part of the project's consortium of 51 public and private cultural heritage field actors working towards the implementation of this digital ecosystem.
Declaration on the protection of archives, libraries, museums and heritage places during armed conflicts and political instability
As we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the 1954 Hague Convention, the International Council of Archives (ICA), the International Council of Museums (ICOM), the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) express their deep concern about the escalating destruction of life and cultural heritage.
Amund Sinding-Larsen receives 2020 Gazzola Prize medal
After being virtually awarded the Gazzola Prize in 2020, Amund Sinding-Larsen was finally handed the prestigious medal on May 6, in a ceremony organised by ICOMOS and hosted in his honour by the Permanent Delegation of the Kingdom of Norway to UNESCO.
Amund Sinding-Larsen is considered a leading figure within the field of rights-based approaches in cultural heritage and the integration of human dignity into heritage practices.
Apply to the ICOMOS Culture-Nature Prize: deadline extended to 16 June 2024
ICOMOS is launching the 2nd edition of the ICOMOS Culture-Nature Prize, which will be awarded to support the most promising Culture-Nature initiatives undertaken by ICOMOS members. The 2024 edition is funded by funded by Giving Tuesday donations received in 2022.
The call is now closed.
In Memoriam - Dawson Munjeri (1949-2024)
ICOMOS is sad to hear about the passing of Professor Dawson Munjeri. With a long, illustrious, and fruitful national and international career, he is regarded as a key contributor to the conservation and promotion of African tangible and intangible cultural heritage. His role in the inscription of Zimbabwean sites on the World Heritage List makes him a leading authority in the country's cultural heritage protection.