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Join Us for the Launch of a New Partnership for Resilient Cultural Heritage
We are delighted to invite our global HERITΛGE community to join us for the official Kick-off Event of the European Partnership for Resilient Cultural Heritage (RCH), taking place on 29 September 2026 at Mucem – Musée des civilisations de l’Europe et de la Méditerranée in Marseille, France, and online.
For us at HERITΛGE, this is far more than the launch of another European project. It marks the beginning of an ambitious, decade-long collaboration that has the potential to transform how Europe—and its international partners—understand, protect and adapt cultural heritage in the face of climate change and how heritage can itself contribute to climate change adaptation.
We are incredibly proud that HERITΛGE is one of the 90 partner organisations from 30 countries shaping this landmark initiative, one of the largest investments ever made in research and innovation connecting cultural heritage and climate action.
Over the next ten years, the Partnership will coordinate transnational research and innovation funding, while building an entire ecosystem of activities to strengthen the heritage sector. These include capacity-building programmes, networking opportunities, impact monitoring, Living Labs, knowledge exchange, and collaborative initiatives that will help translate research into practical action and public policy.
As we contribute to the Partnership’s capacity-building activities, HERITΛGE is especially excited to be working to develop opportunities that will equip professionals, researchers, institutions and communities with the knowledge and skills needed to respond to one of the defining challenges of our time.
Why attend?
Whether you work in cultural heritage, climate science, museums, conservation, archaeology, architecture, policy, education, local government or the creative industries, this event offers an exciting opportunity to become part of the RCH community from the very beginning.
By joining us, you will be able to:
- Learn about the Partnership’s vision, priorities and roadmap for the next decade.
- Discover upcoming transnational funding opportunities for collaborative research and innovation.
- Explore how RCH’s Mapping, Living Labs, Capacity Building and other initiatives can support your work.
- Meet researchers, practitioners, policymakers and organisations working across heritage and climate resilience.
- Join discussions exploring how research can better inform policy, practice and sustainable development.
The programme will feature distinguished speakers from the European Commission, French national and regional institutions, and leading experts from the fields of cultural heritage and climate science. Through keynote lectures, panel discussions and interdisciplinary conversations, participants will explore new ways of working across disciplines, sectors and countries to strengthen the resilience of cultural heritage.
Event Details
Date: 29 September 2026
Venue: Mucem, Marseille, France
Participation: In person or online
️ Cost: Participation is completely free, but registration is required.
We would love to welcome members of the extended HERITΛGE network—from former participants, alumni and trainers to partners, colleagues and friends from around the world. Whether you join us in Marseille or online, your participation will help launch a community that will shape the future of resilient cultural heritage for years to come.
HERITΛGE at PastForward 2024
The Heritage Management Organization (HERITΛGE) was honored to be one of the sponsors of the PastForward 2024 Conference, organized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the historic city of New Orleans, Louisiana, from October 28 to 30.
This year’s conference held special significance as it marked the 75th anniversary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It showcased the evolving field of preservation, set against the backdrop of New Orleans—a city renowned for its vibrant culture, rich history, and resilience.
Themed around the interconnected nature of heritage preservation, PastForward 2024 tackled three pressing challenges facing the United States today:
- Creating Climate Resilience Through Historic Preservation
- Ensuring a Representative Preservation Movement
- Encouraging Historic Preservation-Based Community Development
These themes highlighted the potential of heritage preservation as a tool for addressing global issues, from environmental sustainability to social justice and urban revitalization.
HERITΛGE at the Conference
Representing HERITΛGE at the conference were Donna Wilson and Richard Brown, who engaged with heritage professionals from across the United States and beyond. Stationed at the organization’s booth in the exhibition salon, they introduced attendees to HERITΛGE’s impactful programs, including its efforts to train heritage professionals worldwide in managing cultural assets and fostering sustainable development.
The conference provided an excellent platform to share HERITΛGE’s expertise in areas such as:
- Training communities to safeguard heritage assets against climate threats.
- Promoting inclusive practices that ensure underrepresented groups are part of preservation narratives.
- Supporting grassroots heritage projects through microgrants and capacity-building programs.
As we celebrate this milestone anniversary with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, HERITΛGE remains committed to advancing the interconnected practice of heritage preservation. We are proud to have been part of such an inspiring event and look forward to continuing our collaboration with heritage professionals in the United States and around the world.