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Risk Management and Emergency Plan for Collections. Case Study: Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and its Plan PROCOERS
2022 - Montero Vilar, P. , García Gómez-Tejedor, J.

The Collections Emergency Protection Plan (PROCOERS Plan) of the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is a comprehensive management system aimed at providing an effective response in safeguarding artworks during emergency situations. This plan operates within the framework of the museum's Self-Protection Plan.

Damages mapping of façade using Aerophotogrammetry and Thermography Inspection: Zoroastro Artiaga Museum – Art Deco in Brazil
2022 - VVAA

This work addresses the use of damage maps using orthoimages created from aerial photogrammetry and the analysis of thermographic images as prior diagnostic tools for the facade of the Zoroastro Artiaga Museum.

Before and After Disasters. Guidance for State and Tribal Historic Preservation Leaders on Working with FEMA, NPS, and Other Federal Agencies
2022 - National Park Service

The National Park Service along with several partner agencies and preservation nonprofits has developed guidance and tools for State, Tribal, and Local governments working with the federal government before and after a disaster.

Guide on Historic Buildings and Fire in War-affected Countries
2022 - R. Teijgeler, N. Kjølsen Jernæs

This introductory brief deals with historic buildings in danger of fire in a war zone before firefighters arrive. It includes historic or valuable structures such as wooden structures. The guide can also be applied to buildings housing heritage collections.

Context Heritage World a in Assessments Impact for Toolkit and Guidance
2022 - VVAA

This guide provides guidelines and tools for assessing the impacts of various projects on World Heritage sites. It aims to help all stakeholders understand how proposed projects can positively and negatively affect World Heritage sites.

Protéger le patrimoine culturel en situation de conflit. L’action de l’ICOM
2022 - J. Raoul-Duval

In this article, Juliette Raoul-Duval reviews the international heritage protection mechanisms and presents an overview of the threats to heritage in Ukraine as the war drags on, and the role of ICOM, its national committees and their partners in helping Ukrainian museum professionals.

¿Están protegidas frente al vandalismo las obras expuestas en las instituciones culturales?
2022 - P. Montero Vilar

En este artículo se aborda el vandalismo como forma de activismo climático en museos tras el ataque a las "Majas" en el Museo del Prado.

Protecting religious sites from terrorist attacks
2022 - UNOCT

Following an overview of the main terrorism-related threats and vulnerabilities affecting religious sites, this module explores the specific role stakeholders can and should play in a complex - and often volatile - security environment by acting within the conceptual framework of a risk and crisis management approach

Protecting vulnerable targets from terrorist attacks
2022 - UNOCT

Introductory Guide on Protecting Vulnerable Sites from Terrorist Acts. This module presents a selection of case studies that illustrate how governments, private sector entities, operators of vulnerable sites and civil society organizations have implemented key security-related principles, including internationally endorsed recommendations.

UNESCO's actions and emergency assistance programme for Ukraine: draft amendment
2022 - Unesco

Proposal for amendment submitted by several Member States regarding UNESCO's emergency assistance and support program for Ukraine in response to the Russian invasion. It highlights the recognition of the measures adopted so far and urges Member States to continue supporting them with additional voluntary contributions. Furthermore, the importance of assessing the situation and taking relevant measures, as well as ensuring the effective implementation of UNESCO's emergency assistance programme, is emphasized.

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