 From 23 to 27 September 2024, Deputy Secretary General Anna Puhr attended the ESDC Cultural Property Protection (CPP) Course, organized by the Center for Cultural Property Protection at the University for Continuing Education Krems. It brought together military, police, and civilian participants from across Europe to strengthen their knowledge and skills in the protection of cultural heritage during armed conflict and crises. Over five days, the course covered international legal frameworks, practical approaches, and best practices, with a strong focus on interagency cooperation and the integration of CPP into security and defence planning.  Anna Puhr also contributed to the course with a lecture on the role of civil society and non-governmental actors in cultural property protection, highlighting the importance of collaboration beyond state institutions. The course concluded with a hands-on scenario training, where participants applied their knowledge in a simulated crisis, reinforcing practical skills in cultural property protection under real-world conditions. All in all, the week conducted under the framework of the European Security and Defence College (ESDC) once again demonstrated the relevance of CPP in today’s complex security environment. ++ Photos: Center for Cultural Property Protection ++
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While state institutions and international organizations like UNESCO play a key role, civil society—especially NGOs—offers crucial flexibility and rapid response in crises. Using Blue Shield International and its national committees as examples, the lecture highlighted the impact of civil society engagement in cultural property protection and underscored the importance of continuous dialogue for sustainable safeguarding efforts.
++ Photos: ÖBH; Anna Puhr ++
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