ICOM Europe Conference and Training 2024: “Heritage Resilience: Safeguarding Cultural Legacy in Crisis Zones”
Dates: 25-29 November 2024
Location: Tbilisi, Georgia
ICOM Georgia hosted the ICOM Europe International Conference and training on “Heritage Resilience: Safeguarding Cultural Legacy in Crisis Zones,” marking the 65th anniversary of the UNESCO Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict.
The event began with a specialized training series aimed at enhancing skills in disaster risk management, emergency preparedness, and crisis communication. This training provided participants with practical strategies to safeguard cultural heritage in conflict-prone areas, focusing on disaster response, community engagement, and effective communication during emergencies.
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Following the training series, the international conference gathered global experts to address the broader challenges and solutions related to protecting cultural heritage under threat. The conference delved into best practices, the roles of various entities, and strategies to prevent the intentional destruction of cultural assets. It offered a platform for knowledge exchange, addressing complex issues, and fostering international collaboration. This landmark event was organized by ICOM Europe and ICOM Georgia, with contributions from ICOM International Committees (DRMC, MPR), and ICOM National Committees from France, Austria, Belgium, and Italy. Blue Shield France and Blue Shield Georgia played a significant role, alongside the expertise of Opificio delle Pietre Dure and Istituto Centrale per il Restauro.
The training series was supported by the ICOM SAREC 2024 solidarity grant projects.
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