ERRIN WORKSHOP on CULTURAL HERITAGE IN TIMES OF CONFLICTS AND CRISIS

On 9 December 2025, Secretary General Anna Puhr participated remotely in the ERRIN Cultural Heritage & Tourism Working Group meeting titled “Cultural Heritage in Times of Conflicts and Crisis – Role in Societal Resilience and Preparedness Strategies: Learnings from the EU and Ukraine,” held at the ERRIN Office in Brussels. The session focused on the role of cultural heritage as a driver of resilience, recovery, and social cohesion in times of crisis. Contributions from the European Commission and the European External Action Service addressed EU policies, preparedness strategies, and long-term resilience planning.
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Blue Shield Austria contributed through a presentation by Secretary General Anna Puhr, highlighting the organisation’s activities in crisis response and its efforts to integrate cultural heritage into broader security and resilience frameworks, particularly within national critical infrastructure systems. 

​Regional and international case studies, with a focus on Ukraine, illustrated current challenges and responses, including conservation initiatives, digital documentation projects, and cross-border cooperation. The exchange underscored the importance of coordinated approaches to safeguarding cultural heritage in conflict and crisis contexts.

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