Fri Apr 18 06:16:22 UTC 2025: ## World Heritage Sites Face Growing Threats: ICOMOS Marks 60 Years with Focus on Disaster Preparedness
**Paris, France** – World Heritage Day 2025 focused on the escalating dangers facing cultural heritage sites globally. This year’s theme, “Heritage under Threat from Disasters and Conflicts: Preparedness and Learning from 60 Years of ICOMOS Actions,” highlighted the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness and risk mitigation strategies. The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), celebrating its 60th anniversary, emphasized the lessons learned over six decades in protecting invaluable sites from natural disasters and the ravages of conflict. The day served as a call to action for governments, organizations, and communities to collaborate on safeguarding cultural heritage for future generations. ICOMOS showcased successful preventative measures and highlighted the devastating impact of unchecked threats, urging increased investment in protective infrastructure and proactive planning.
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