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
Positioning Heritage at the Heart of the Sustainability Agenda: New Regional Webinar Series From May to July 2026 As part of ICOMOS’s ongoing commitment to the #Culture2030Goal campaign, the Sustainable Development Goals Working Group (SDGWG) is pleased to announce a new series of regional webinars: “Integrating Culture and Cultural Heritage into Sustainable Development.” As we approach
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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Global Survey: Local First Responders & Heritage Emergencies A Project of the ICOMOS Sustainable Development Goals Working Group (SDGWG) This survey is designed to capture the “documented case material” required to update the ICOMOS Policy Guidance for Heritage and Development Actors and support the Triennial Scientific Plan. By sharing your experience, you help transition from
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ICOMOS GA2026 Scientific Symposium Kuching, Saraak, Malaysia 20th- 21st October 2026 ICOMOS-SDGWG Session 11 (S11): Local First Responders: Community and Indigenous Leadership in Heritage Emergency Response for the SDGs Under the overarching GA2026 theme of “Living Heritage: Respect, Enhance, Accept, Partnership,” Session 11 places communities, Indigenous peoples, and local actors at the heart of heritage
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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
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Celebrating Women in Heritage: Knowledge, Resistance, and the Reframing of Resilience On 7 March, the Task Team 8, SDG5 and Heritage (Gender Equality & Heritage) of the ICOMOS SDG Working Group hosted a webinar celebrating the role of women in heritage and their vital contributions to sustainable development. Organised by Team Task 8, the session
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ICOMOS SDGWG is proud to share the first issues of its newsletter with you. The ICOMOS SDG WG newsletter will be published quarterly a year. This is our first attempt to broaden our activities, engage with more audience and involve more people. In this newsletter, you can read about the recent bi-monthly update of the
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