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27/3/2025

Blue Shield Austria in Belgian "faro" Magazine

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The protection of cultural property remains of great relevance in a world affected by war and armed conflict. In the latest issue of the Belgian "faro" magazine, Henrike Radermacher and Julie Lambrechts authored an article examining milestones and ongoing challenges in the implementation of the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict.

For this piece, they interviewed Emma Cunliffe (Blue Shield International), Milena Chorna (Ukrainian Museum Association), Constanze Fuhrmann (German Society for Cultural Property Protection e.V.), and Anna Puhr (Blue Shield Austria), who shared insights from research, practice, and field experience. The discussion emphasized several key points:
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  • The urgency of action in current crises such as Ukraine.
  • The necessity to prepare during times of peace.
  • The importance of cross-sectoral cooperation, including between the heritage sector, the military, and humanitarian actors.
  • The need to ensure that the protection of cultural heritage is placed firmly on the policy agenda at national, European, and international levels.

The article also highlights the seven recommendations to the European Union developed during the expert event “Milestones & Way to Go” organized by Blue Shield Austria and partners. These recommendations outline what actions the EU can, should, and must take to strengthen the protection of cultural heritage in situations of armed conflict and disaster.

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25/3/2025

Annual Meeting of the Austrian Emergency Association of Museums and Libraries 2025

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On 25 March 2025, the annual meeting of the Austrian Emergency Association of Museums and Libraries took place at the Museum der Moderne Salzburg.

Blue Shield Austria was represented by the Deputy Secretary General, who contributed alongside colleagues from the Federal Monuments Authority and the National Defence Academy. The meeting included a look back at the anniversary year of the 1954 Hague Convention, insights into the challenges of museum pests in times of climate change, lessons learned from the flood disaster in Lower Austria, as well as the presentation of new projects and opportunities for cooperation.
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The discussions highlighted that in times of emergency, coordination among many different actors—from cultural institutions and public authorities to civil society organisations—is crucial, and can only succeed with a strong community.

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