Si conclude a Roma la 33a Sessione dell’Assemblea Generale del CCROM L’ICCROM entra in una nuova era con un nuovo Consiglio e un nuovo Direttore Generale Collaborazione con Italia ed Emirati Arabi Uniti, ultimi due anni di risultati Migrazione e patrimonio in una discussione tematica 7 novembre 2023 – Roma, Italia: si è conclusa a Roma la 33a sessione dell’Assemblea Generale dell’ICCROM, il Centro Internazionale per lo Studio della Conservazione e del Restauro dei Beni Culturali. Delegazioni nazionali dei 137 Stati membri dell’ICCROM, nonché osservatori di Stati non membri, organizzazioni intergovernative e altre istituzioni partner, hanno partecipato all’evento di due giorni ospitato presso la sede dell’Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite per l’alimentazione e l’agricoltura (FAO) per valutare i progressi compiuti dall’organizzazione, stabilire le priorità e affrontare le questioni emergenti sul campo. Durante l’Assemblea Generale sono stati eletti un nuovo Consiglio e un nuovo Presidente. Il nuovo presidente del Consiglio e dell’Ufficio di presidenza dell’ICCROM è Benoît Dubosson, mentre Kenza Dufourmantelle e Julia Antonia Vicioso Varelas sono state elette vicepresidenti. I membri neoeletti e rieletti del Consiglio includono Norah AlKhamis, Fadi Balaawi, Nanette De Jong, Kenza Dufourmantelle, Anthi Kaldeli, Ana Laborde Marqueze, Aline Magnien, Kazuhiko Nishi, Isabel Raposo De Magalhães, Moctar Sanfo, Lasha Shartava, Ji- il giovane Shin, Alexandra Warr e Ola Wetterberg. Molti argomenti e questioni urgenti sono stati discussi durante la 33a sessione dell’Assemblea Generale dell’ICCROM. “Questa occasione rappresenta un passo fondamentale nel nostro impegno costante per la salvaguardia e la conservazione del patrimonio culturale”, ha affermato il Dott. Webber Ndoro, Direttore generale dell’ICCROM. “Siamo ansiosi di promuovere collaborazioni e rafforzare la nostra missione nella conservazione del patrimonio culturale”, “, ha aggiunto. “In questa occasione, esprimiamo gratitudine ai membri del Consiglio per aver partecipato a questo incontro in uno spirito di cambiamento e per aver sfruttato la loro esperienza per moltiplicare l’impatto dell’ICCROM in tutto il mondo.” Dottor Webber Ndoro Poiché il mandato di 6 anni del Dr. Webber Ndoro si conclude quest’anno, un nuovo Direttore Generale è stato nominato dal Consiglio e approvato dagli Stati Membri. La signora Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral è stata nominata alla guida dell’organizzazione a partire da gennaio 2024. In occasione della sua nomina, la Sig.ra Gujral ha dichiarato il suo impegno nei confronti dell’ICCROM e ha affermato: “Sono davvero grato ed emozionato per la fiducia che l’Assemblea Generale mi ha accordato oggi, eleggendomi nuovo Direttore Generale dell’ICCROM per i prossimi quattro anni”. Sig.ra Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral Migrazione e patrimonio in una discussione tematica A margine della 33a sessione dell’Assemblea Generale si è svolto un dibattito tematico sul concetto di “Patrimonio e migrazione”. La connessione tra patrimonio e migrazione risiede nel fatto che la migrazione ha svolto un ruolo significativo nel plasmare il patrimonio culturale di molti comunità e gruppi. A questo proposito, Gegê Leme Joseph, architetto e urbanista (FAUUSP-Brasile) e Senior Program Manager per l’Africa, l’America Latina e i Caraibi e coordinatore della rete dei musei della migrazione presso la Coalizione internazionale dei siti di coscienza, ha spiegato come la migrazione cambia il concetto di patrimonio e ha suggerito percorsi verso una maggiore inclusività, ha discusso di come approcci più inclusivi al patrimonio contribuiscono al benessere di comunità diverse, di come questi approcci cambiano il modo di prendersi cura e di comunicare il valore del patrimonio e, infine, quali risposte sono necessarie da parte del settore della conservazione. “Nel corso della storia, le persone sono state in movimento. Tuttavia, forze – come la crisi climatica, i conflitti e lo sviluppo – stanno guidando il cambiamento a una portata e a un ritmo senza precedenti”, ha spiegato la signora Leme Joseph. “Con l’aumento della migrazione transnazionale, il futuro sarà caratterizzato da tensioni sempre crescenti o darà origine a un nuovo ambiente culturale in cui comunità sempre più diverse vivranno e prospereranno insieme?” Gege Leme Joseph Crede che la migrazione possa portare con sé esperienze di perdita attraverso l’allentamento dei legami con le culture di nascita, ma anche di arricchimento culturale sia per la diaspora che per i paesi che li ospitano: “Questi scambi danno origine a diverse nozioni di identità e storie di appartenenza che si estendono oltre i confini nazionali e che sono sempre più esplorate nell’ambito della narrazione del patrimonio”. Quando le persone si spostano, portano con sé valori e pratiche culturali fondati su diverse visioni del mondo, in particolare per quanto riguarda il nostro rapporto con il mondo naturale. “Queste mutevoli influenze sono evidenti, ad esempio, nell’evoluzione degli approcci alla conservazione del patrimonio culturale e naturale, che oggi sono incentrati sulla considerazione della cultura e della natura come un tutt’uno, segnando un cambio di paradigma verso la protezione dei paesaggi culturali e del loro patrimonio bio-culturale. diversità”, ha concluso la signora Leme Joseph. Collaborazione con l’Italia e gli Emirati Arabi Uniti, ultimi due anni di risultati La conservazione del patrimonio culturale è un impegno fondamentale che richiede una cooperazione globale
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| ICCROM 33rd Session of General Assembly concludes in Rome ICCROM moves to new era with a new Council and new Director GeneralCollaboration with Italy and the UAE, last two years of achievementsMigration and Heritage in a thematic discussion | ||
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| 7 November 2023 – Rome, Italy: The 33rd session of the ICCROM General Assembly, the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, has concluded in Rome. National delegations from ICCROM’s 137 Member States – as well as observers from non-Member States, intergovernmental organizations and other partnering institutions – attended the two-day event hosted at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to assess the progress made by the organization, set priorities and address emerging issues in the field. A new Council and Chairperson were elected during the General Assembly. The new Chairperson of the ICCROM Council and Bureau is Benoît Dubosson, while Kenza Dufourmantelle and Julia Antonia Vicioso Varelas were elected as Deputy Chairpersons. Newly elected and re-elected members of the Council include Norah AlKhamis, Fadi Balaawi, Nanette De Jong, Kenza Dufourmantelle, Anthi Kaldeli, Ana Laborde Marqueze, Aline Magnien, Kazuhiko Nishi, Isabel Raposo De Magalhães, Moctar Sanfo, Lasha Shartava, Ji-young Shin, Alexandra Warr and Ola Wetterberg. Many urgent topics and issues were discussed at the 33rd session of the ICCROM General Assembly. “This occasion signifies a pivotal step in our ongoing commitment to safeguarding and preserving cultural heritage,” said Dr. Webber Ndoro, Director-General of ICCROM. “We are eager to foster collaborations and strengthen our mission in the preservation of cultural heritage,” he added. “On this occasion, we express gratitude to the Council Members for participating in this meeting in a spirit of change, and for leveraging their expertise to multiply ICCROM’s impact around the world.” | ||
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| Dr. Webber Ndoro | ||
| As Dr. Webber Ndoro’s 6-year mandate concludes this year, a new Director General was nominated by the Council and approved by the Member States. Ms. Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral was appointed to lead the organization starting in January 2024. On the occasion of her appointment, Ms. Gujral stated her commitment to ICCROM and said, “I’m really grateful and excited for the trust and confidence the General Assembly has given me today, electing me as the new Director-General of ICCROM for the next four years.” | ||
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| Ms. Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral | ||
| Migration and Heritage in a thematic discussion | ||
| A thematic discussion on the concept of “Heritage and Migration” was held on the sidelines of the 33rd session of the General Assembly. The connection between heritage and migration lies in the fact that migration has played a significant role in shaping the cultural heritage of many communities and groups. In this regard, Gegê Leme Joseph, an architect and urbanist (FAUUSP–Brazil) and Senior Programme Manager for Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Coordinator of the Migration Museums Network at the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, explained how migration changes concepts of heritage and suggested pathways to greater inclusivity. She discussed how more inclusive approaches to heritage contribute to the well-being of diverse communities, how these approaches change ways of caring for and communicating the value of heritage, and finally, what responses are needed from the conservation sector. “Throughout history, people have been on the move. However, forces – such as the climate crisis, conflict and development – are driving change at an unprecedented scale and pace,” Ms. Leme Joseph explained. “As transnational migration ramps up, will the future be one of ever-increasing tensions, or will it give rise to a new cultural milieu in which progressively diverse communities live and thrive together?” | ||
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| Gegê Leme Joseph | ||
| She believes that migration may bring with it experiences of loss through loosening ties with cultures of birth, but also of cultural enrichment for both diaspora and their new host countries: “These exchanges give rise to different notions of identity and histories of belonging that extend beyond national boundaries and which are increasingly explored within heritage storytelling.” When people move, they carry cultural values and practices founded on different worldviews – notably regarding our relationship with the natural world. “These changing influences are evident, for example, in the evolution of approaches to conserving cultural and natural heritage, which today are centred on consideration of culture and nature as one, marking a paradigm shift towards the protection of cultural landscapes and their bio-cultural diversity,” Ms. Leme Joseph concluded. | ||
| Collaboration with Italy and the UAE, past two years of achievements | ||
| Conservation of cultural heritage is a critical endeavor that requires global cooperation. In this pursuit, ICCROM and its partners and Member States have joined forces in a powerful collaboration to drive sustainable conservation efforts. The long-standing collaboration between ICCROM and Italy, as well as the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is an excellent example to present, and the fruitful achievements of the last two years were one of the main topics to review at the General Assembly. Besides being the host country of the organization, Italy, with its rich cultural heritage and expertise in conservation, is an ideal partner for ICCROM. The collaboration between ICCROM and Italy brings together the strengths of both entities to drive sustainable conservation on a global scale. Italy’s centuries-old tradition of preservation and restoration, combined with ICCROM’s international reach and technical expertise, creates a formidable force in the field of cultural heritage conservation. ICCROM and Italy work together on several projects, the most eminent of which is the Youth.Heritage.Africa. flagship programme. This project, supported by the Directorate General for Development Cooperation of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims to connect and empower young heritage leaders through innovative strategies and initiatives to make their heritage a source of economic and social opportunity. Many activities and events were carried out during the last two years within the scope of this significant project. The relations between ICCROM and the UAE are formulated in accordance with three agreements since the initiation of cooperation in 2008. Mr. Nasir Abdul Karim Al Darmaki, Deputy Director of the ICCROM-Sharjah Regional Office, reviewed before representatives of ICCROM Member States the fruitful cooperation between the UAE and ICCROM during the last biennium, such as the Arab Forum for Cultural Heritage, the ICCROM-Sharjah Award for Good Practices in Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management in the Arab Region, the Arab Cultural Heritage Award for the Young, the documentation of the Mahatta Museum of Aviation, and many others. | ||
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| Mr. Nasir Abdul Karim Al Darmaki | ||
| “Thanks to the patronage and support of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah, this fruitful cooperation between ICCROM and the UAE will continue and grow over the next two years, with a strong desire to achieve more success and further collaborations with local, regional and international partners to preserving and promoting cultural heritage in the Arab region,” Mr. Al Darmaki said. | ||
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