In honour of the International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS), the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) and ICOMOS-SDGWG invites you to a critical international panel discussion:
Living Heritage & Emergency Response
Culture isn’t just about old buildings; it’s about the livingtraditions, indigenousknowledge, and communityresilience that sustain us during crises. From earthquakes in Mexico to conflicts and climate-related disasters in New Zealand and Pakistan, our global experts will explore how we can integrate heritage into the heart of emergency management.
🎙️ Meet our Distinguished Panelists:
Dr. Usman Sami – Integrating Living Heritage into Pakistan’s Disaster Management.
Arch. Luna Rajab – Exploring where Architecture meets Living Heritage.
Dr. Stacy Vallis – Emergency response perspectives from Aotearoa New Zealand.
🇮🇷 Mr. Shervin Goodarzi – Cultural heritage protection during crises and war in Iran.
Ms. Geraldine Freyria Ojeda Flon – Indigenous communities and earthquakes in Oaxaca, Mexico.
📅 When: 17th April 2026
⏰ Time: 13:00 – 15:00 CET
📍 Where: Online via Zoom (Click below)
Join us as we bridge the gap between policy and practice to safeguard our shared human story.
Let’s discuss: How can we better support local communities in protecting their heritage during emergencies? Share your thoughts below! 👇
This event is organised by our brilliant Communications Task Team:
Linda Shetabi (coordinator), Farnaz Faraji, and Andris Kairišs.
