Annual Advisory Committee Meeting of 2013 in Costa Rica

Advisory Committee opens Statutes revision for a hearing and discusses development

In its annual Advisory Committee meeting, held in San Jose, Costa Rica, ICOMOS is discussing its scientific work and has opened its third hearing cycle on amendments to the Statutes. The development strategies of the Organisation for the 2015 – 2018 triennium are under consideration by the National and International Committees.

Scientific Council meets and reflects on risks to cultural heritage

The International Committees are discussing the status and role of the Scientific Council and their contribution to the activities of the Organisation. The scientific conference will discuss the reduction of risks to cultural heritage from uncontrolled globalisation, with presentations from around the world.

The richness of Costa Rican cultural heritage in its many forms, both tangible and intangible, is celebrated in the many events arranged by the co-arrangers of the meetings, ICOMOS Costa Rica and ICOMOS Panama. ICOMOS Costa Rica celebrates its 30^th anniversary this year.

ICOMOS was founded in 1965 and is the only global nongovernmental organisation of its kidn to work with all professions and disciplines for the conservation and protection of cultural heritage places. ICOMOS is a worldwide network of experts from all fields involved in cultural heritage conservation.