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ICOMOS Report: Engaging Cultural Heritage in Climate Action
The “Future of Our Pasts” report recently published by ICOMOS aims to increase engagement of cultural heritage in climate action. Read More
Greater Mekong Symposium Discusses Protection of Cultural Property
UNESCO and partners held a sub-regional meeting in Bangkok last June, in order to strengthen capacities and collaboration to prevent cultural trafficking. Read More
“Museum International”: Call for Papers on Museums and Gender
ICOM is inviting proposals for a forthcoming issue of its journal “Museum International” devoted to museums and gender. Abstracts due by 13 September. Read More
New EU Report on Cultural Heritage Digitisation, Accessibility and Preservation
The report reviews progress achieved by EU Member States following the 2011 Recommendation on heritage digitisation, online access and digital preservation. Read More
ICOM announces the alternative museum definition that will be subject to a vote
Following a consultation process, the ICOM Executive Board has proposed a new museum definition, that will be subject to a vote in Kyoto next September. Read More
NEMO Publication on Museums’ Positive Impact across Sectors
The Network of European Museum Organisations has published “Museums out of the Box! The Crossover Impact of Museums”, resulting from its 2018 conference. Read More
ICOM CECA Call for Papers on Museum Education
ICOM’s International Committee for Education and Cultural Education invites proposal for a forthcoming edition of its journal focusing on museum education. Read More
UNESCO: Countries share good practices to combat illicit trafficking of cultural property
Last May, UNESCO hosted two meetings in Paris to discuss challenges and foster cooperation against the illicit trafficking of cultural property Read More
Asian Art Museums and Collections to be discussed at ICOM Kyoto 2019
The 25th ICOM General Conference (Kyoto, Japan, 1-7 September) will devote a plenary session to the museums and collections of Asian art around the world. Read More
European Museum of the Year Award Winners 2019
One of this year’s winners is Weltmuseum Wien, Vienna, an ASEMUS member, recognised for its ‘unique intellectual honesty’ Read More
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