World Heritage properties and heritage sites in general are exposed to the impacts of natural and man-made catastrophic events, which threaten their integrity and may compromise their value. The loss or deterioration of these exceptional assets has very negative effects on local and national communities, both due to their cultural importance and their socioeconomic value. This UNESCO website exposes the state of the art in relation to this problem through policies, workshops, strategies, resources, etc. that it makes available to the public.

Hispania Nostra es una asociación sin ánimo de lucro, declarada de utilidad pública, que trabaja desde el año 1976 en la defensa, promoción y puesta en valor del patrimonio cultural y natural, al que considera como vector de desarrollo social y económico

The European Commission's Disaster Risk Management Knowledge Center integrates existing multidisciplinary scientific knowledge and co-develops innovative solutions for existing needs. The activities of the European Commission's DRMKC support the translation of complex scientific data and analysis into usable information and provide science-based advice for Disaster Risk Management policies.

The National Security System is the set of organs, agencies, resources and procedures that allows the competent bodies in matters of National Security to exercise their functions. The fundamental components are integrated into the System following the liaison and coordination mechanisms determined by the National Security Council, acting under its own structures and procedures. Depending on needs, tasks may be assigned to other organizations and entities, whether public or private.

ALIPH - an acronym that also designates the first letter of the Arabic alphabet - is an organization created to act in favor of cultural heritage in conflict zones through an aid program that allows it to be flexible and react quickly.
ALIPH's three areas of intervention are: preventive protection to limit the risks of destruction, emergency measures to guarantee the security of heritage and post-conflict actions so that local populations can once again enjoy their cultural heritage.

UNDRR (formerly UNISDR) is the United Nations focal point for disaster risk reduction. UNDRR oversees the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, supporting countries in their implementation, monitoring and sharing what works to reduce existing risk and prevent the creation of new risks.

The creation of the Spanish Blue Shield Committee on November 14, 2013 coincides with the development of coordination and support plans for emergency plans in the field of cultural heritage thanks to the National Emergency and Risk Management Plan (PNEGR), with the participation of state organizations, Autonomous Communities and independent experts. The objectives of the Spanish Blue Shield Committee are those established by the International Committee (ICBS), that is, the protection of cultural property against armed conflicts and catastrophes of natural or human origin.

The Blue Shield is an independent, neutral, non-governmental and non-profit international organization that strives to protect cultural and natural heritage, tangible and intangible, in the event of armed conflict or natural or man-made disasters around the world. .

Website of the special unit of Castilla y León for risk and emergency management in cultural heritage UGRECYL

The International Council of Museums has a specific committee for disaster risk management