We recently wrapped up the 3rd Bi-Monthly Meeting of the ICOMOS Sustainable Development Goals Working Group (SDGWG) for 2026. Led by our Focal Point, Dr. Naima Benkari, the session brought together global experts to discuss critical intersections of heritage, policy, and global advocacy. Here are the key takeaways from our latest updates: 📊 1. Culture […]
While cultural heritage drives local resilience and identity, it remains nearly invisible within the United Nations 2030 Agenda (explicitly named only in SDG Target 11.4). Consequently, invaluable heritage achievements are omitted from public funding and policy decisions because they lack the structured, results-oriented language used by the UN. To bridge this gap, the ICOMOS Sustainable
Driving the Measurement Debate: ENA Region Launches Multilingual SDG Toolkits 🌐🇪🇺🇨🇦🇺🇸 Read More »
While cultural heritage drives local resilience and identity, it remains nearly invisible within the United Nations 2030 Agenda (explicitly named only in SDG Target 11.4). Consequently, invaluable heritage achievements are omitted from public funding and policy decisions because they lack the structured, results-oriented language used by the UN. To bridge this gap, the ICOMOS Sustainable
ICOMOS SDGWG Hosted International Panel on Heritage in Times of Crisis for IDMS 2026 As part of International Day for Monuments and Sites 2026 (IDMS 2026), the ICOMOS Sustainable Development Goals Working Group convened an international panel titled “Heritage during Natural Disasters and Armed Conflicts.” The event brought together global experts to examine how cultural
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2026 Partnership Forum of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) | UN headquarters, NYC, USA On 27 January, ICOMOS, through its International Scientific Committee on Water (ISC Water), in collaboration with the ICOMOS SDG Working Group, took part in the ECOSOC session “SDG Action Segment for Goal 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation.”ISC Water President Meisha
By Kenneth Aidelojie PhD In the Sukur Cultural Landscape of northern Nigeria, a UNESCO World Heritage site, female education is the cornerstone of sustainable development. The ICOMOS Sustainable Development Goals Working Group (SDGWG) provides the global policy framework for this transformation, emphasizing that heritage is not just a relic of the past but a driver
Season’s Greetings to you all! Thank you to my colleagues across ICOMOS and the SDGWG for the dedication, collaboration, and impact you brought in 2025. Wishing you a restful holiday season and a happy, healthy, and inspiring 2026. Warm wishes for continued progress together, toward a more sustainable and inclusive future. Meilleurs vœux de saison
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At the RIHN 20th International Symposium: “Knowledge and Training for Green Transformation,” Naima Benkari presented a contribution on capacity building and community-based education for vernacular heritage conservation and management in the Gulf, framed through an area-capability approach. This approach positions threatened vernacular settlements not only as sites at risk, but as training grounds for “green
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On the 5th and 6th of November this year, our very own Dr Naima Benkari presented a keynote speech at the WHITRAP/HeritAP’s Annual meeting 2025. In her keynote, she talked about “Heritage that Pays Its Way Fairly — From Advocacy to Shared Practice”. In her presentation, Dr Naima Benkari revealed that the Sustainable Development Goals
The ICOMOS Scientific Symposium in Lumbini, Nepal (16–17 October 2025) featured the ICOMOS Sustainable Development Goals Working Group (SDGWG) session titled “Heritage, Peace, and Sustainable Futures: Advancing Cultural Resilience.” Held on 17 October, this session brought together scholars and practitioners who explored the transformative role of heritage in promoting peace, inclusion, and sustainability within the
