PUBLICATION: CULTURAL PROPERTY PROTECTION IN THE 21ST CENTURY

In October 2025, the Collected Papers from the International Conference “Cultural Property Protection in the 21st Century: Meeting Requirements across the Forces,” held in Vienna in November 2024, have been officially published by the Austrian National Defence Academy and the Federal Ministry of Defence.

The publication captures the outcomes of an intensive international exchange held during the 70th anniversary year of the 1954 Hague Convention and was edited by Second Secretary General Anna PUHR and Nicole GRUBER from the National Defence Academy.

Contributions come from a wide range of organisations and institutions, including national ministries of defence, armed forces from multiple countries, UNESCO, the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT), the European External Action Service, international NGOs, and EU advisory missions.

The publication provides valuable insights into current practices, challenges, and recommendations for enhancing the protection of cultural heritage in armed forces operations, serving as both a reference and a practical guide for professionals across sectors.

Download the publication here.