WORKING GROUP “CPP 1954” FOR PUBLICATION “EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR AUSTRIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE INSITUTIONS”

The Working Group „CPP 1954“, established in 2024 by ICOM Austria, the Federal Ministry of Culture, the Austrian UNESCO Commission, the Federal Monuments Office, the Austrian Armed Forces/National Defence Academy, and Blue Shield Austria, has been active throughout the year 2024.

​Formed to mark the 70th anniversary of the Hague Convention, the group is developing a publication on preparatory and emergency measures for the protection of cultural property in Austria, set for release in 2025. Drawing on guidelines from UNESCO, ICOM, ICCROM, and insights from Austrian and international experts, the handbook “Emergency Management for Austrian Cultural Heritage Institutions” will provide practical guidance for risk assessment and emergency planning. It will outline strategies for damage prevention and mitigation, emphasizing the importance of individual emergency plans, threat assessments, and coordinated response measures.

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