READY project to safeguard heritage from extreme risks

ICCROM's project aims to enhance the ability to safeguard all forms of heritage from extreme threats, including disasters caused by climate change and armed conflicts

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The International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) through its First Aid and Resilience for Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis programme (FAR), announced the call for participation in the 1st track of the READY project, which will feature online animation during country running from May 2025 to February 2026 titled: Safe-guarding Heritage Collections, Living Traditions, and Practices in the Face of Disasters, Extreme Weather Events, and Complex Emergencies.

The project is supported by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC) and in cooperation with various technical partners across Europe.

A ground-breaking and innovative initiative, funded by the EU, is designed for professionals who want to significantly impact their communi-ties by protecting at-risk heritage.

The project aims to enhance the ability to safeguard all forms of heritage from extreme threats, including disasters caused by climate change and armed conflicts, both in Europe and beyond.