The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) has recently published the results of a midterm review of The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030). Read More
The IFLA Preservation and Conservation (PAC) Centre hosted at the National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS), Trinidad and Tobago, is featuring the IFLA Risk Register as part of their Preservation Webinar Series. Read More
On 14th and 15th December, Blue Shield International will host the 25th anniversary conference of the Blue Shield, celebrating 25 years of protecting heritage in conflicts, disasters and crisis around the world. IFLA is one of the four founding organisations of the Blue Shield. Secretary General Gerald Leitner will… Read More
The UNESCO Memory of the World Programme hosted the 2nd Memory of the World Global Policy Forum from 21-22 September 2021. Read More
IFLA will share insight on its activities relating to disaster risk reduction for sustainable preservation of documentary heritage in the upcoming 2nd Memory of the World Global Policy Forum. Read More
IFLA will be represented by Maria Soledad, Director of the IFLA Preservation and Conservation Centre at Biblioteca nacional de Chile Read More
This practical session (3.30pm - 4.30pm GMT) will be led by Caroline De Brun, Knowledge and Evidence Specialist, Public Health England, and Isla Kuhn, Medical Librarian, University of Cambridge. Details of a new resource guide will be included. Read More
The presentations and accompanying papers from our 2018 satellite meeting are now available, together with resource guides and training materials from the afternoon workshop on Finding the Evidence. Please visit the website for details. Read More
During the past years, we have continued to see our cultural heritage suffer damage and destruction. Natural or man-made disasters, wars and ethnic or religious conflicts represent a significant threat to the ability of future generations to enjoy the heritage we have today. Read More
The Blue Shield aims to be the cultural equivalent of the Red Cross. It takes a cross-sectoral approach to its work, including libraries, museums, monuments and sites, and archives. It works for the protection of the world’s cultural heritage by coordinating preparations to meet and respond to emergency situations as well as providing post-crisis support. Read More