Inside ICOMOS International
Behind the Scenes of the ICOMOS Organization, hear the reasons why the ICOMOS Board Members find the organization so important. You can also view the original interview videos by clicking on the underlined hyperlinks.
Gaia Jungeblodt, Director of International Secretariat, in Marrakesh, Morocco for an ICOMOS Board Meeting (2019-10-19) by Mario Santana QuinteroICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites
What is the Role of the ICOMOS Secretariat?
The ICOMOS Secretariat coordinates implementation of programs, runs the documentation centre, supports national committees, and provides evaluation, monitoring, and advice under their role in the World Heritage Convention. It serves as a network to stay up to date on issues.
Board of ICOMOSICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites
What is the Role of ICOMOS?
ICOMOS has a unique role of allowing heritage professionals to share their experiences, practices, and history so that the field of heritage conservation can progress on a global level. Due to its importance, UNESCO recognizes ICOMOS as its consultant on heritage conservation.
Director General Marie-Laure Lavenir and Alpha Diop, Board member and previous President of ICOMOS (2016/2016) by Stefan BelishkiICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites
What is the Role of the Director General of ICOMOS?
The director general of ICOMOS coordinates the two units of the Secretariat:
1) Creating programs for the national committees to meet and;
2) Supporting world heritage through evaluations of new designations and giving support to sites that are already on the list.
Toshiyuki Kono (left), President of ICOMOS at the Heritage Future Forum (2019/2019) by ICOMOSICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites
Why is ICOMOS important to you?
Toshiyuki Kono, President of ICOMOS, has a legal background; he enjoys meeting heritage professionals from all over the world with different expertise, from cultural landscape experts to rock art specialists. Meeting diverse people has helped to solve various issues on heritage.
Mikel Landa in Marrakesh, Morocco for an ICOMOS Board Meeting (2019/2019) by Mario SantanaICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites
What are ICOMOS’ Major Contributions to Conserving Heritage?
One of ICOMOS's major contributions was the Nara document. It impacted world heritage by opening the minds of heritage professionals to different approaches and conservation processes.
Group of ICOMOS Board Members after a meeting. Doug Comer (USA), Hahaya Siriphahanakun (Thailand), someone from Morocco, Alpha Diom (Mali), Adriana Careaga (Uruguay), Leonardo Castriota (Brasil), and Jean-Christophe Simon (France) (2019/2019) by Mario SantanaICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites
How Does Protecting Heritage Contribute to Communities?
The protection of heritage contributes to communities on an economic level with careful planning so that the benefits are equitable. It also has social benefits giving communities their identities, pride, and the unity of sharing their heritage with the world.
How Does Protecting Heritage Contribute to Communities?
In addition to giving communities an identity that revolves around shared symbolic values, protecting heritage also contributes to the sustainability of a community. Following appropriate processes creates ownership and peace.
ICORP-On The Road team in UN-MINUSMA super camp* in Timbuktu (21st Century) by ICORP-On The Road InitiativeICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites
What's the Mission of the ICORP on the Road Project?
The ICORP on the Road project's mission is to transmit the rehabilitation efforts of heritage professionals and communities within heritage sites after natural or human induced disasters. This documentary series is an archive for research & inspiration on the recovery of places.
Clara Rellensmann in the Medina, Marrakesh, with the ICOMOS Board (2019/2019) by Mario SantanaICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites
What is the Mission of the Rights-Based Approaches Group?
The Our Common Dignity Initiative - Rights-Based Approaches group has a mission of helping to define the rights-owners and involving the right people in the decision making process for the management and development of their cultural heritage.
Teresa Patricio in Marrakesh, Morocco for an ICOMOS Board Meeting (2019/2019) by Mario SantanaICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites
Why is it Important for You to be a Part of ICOMOS?
Teresa Patricio is a part of ICOMOS because she believes in protecting heritage for future generations. This is a great organization to exchange knowledge between different countries that have different scientific processes.
ICOMOS Board visit to the Palace of Fontainebleau (2018/2018) by Mario SantanaICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites
Why is it Important for You to be a Part of ICOMOS?
Leonardo Castriota is a part of ICOMOS because of the strong network of international professionals from different areas within heritage conservation. Together this network protects heritage and shares concrete experiences from their own countries to improve processes.
Pamela Jerome in Marrakesh, Morocco for an ICOMOS Board Meeting (2019/2019) by Mario SantanaICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites
Why is it Important to You to be a Part of ICOMOS?
Pamela Jerome is a part of ICOMOS and several ICOMOS committees on specific subtopics of heritage to share and learn about the methods, philosophies, and approaches of heritage conservation across the world. Protecting cultural heritage looks different from region to region.
ICOMOS Board and Secretariat visiting Eladio Dieste´s Atlánda Church (2018/2018) by ICOMOSICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites
Why is ICOMOS Important to You?
Christophe Rivet finds ICOMOS important because everyone is working towards understanding the human connection with place. 50 years of the organization has grown the perspectives of why history is important to different cultures; this cultural diversity is a strength of ICOMOS.
ICOMOS Canada Members at the 19th General Assembly of ICOMOS International (2017/2017) by ICOMOS CanadaICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites
What are Some of ICOMOS Canada’s Biggest Accomplishments?
Founded in the 1970s, ICOMOS Canada has shaped the profession through its techniques and principles in digital recording, underwater archaeology, and authenticity. Uncovering traditional knowledge reveals the depth of Canada's history and provides another perspective on heritage.
Rideau Canal (2012/2012) by Mario SantanaICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites
How has ICOMOS Canada Impacted Heritage Conservation?
ICOMOS Canada brings together people who think about heritage to debate current and new policies. It is also involved internationally, which gives ICOMOS Canada a certain level of credibility and depth to our commentary on good practices and policies.
ICOMOS Canada and Carleton University
