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Jun 30, 2025

Climate-Induced Threats to Cultural Heritage: Bridging Knowledge and Action via Collaboration and Sharing Knowledge

June 30, 2025 Climate-Induced Threats to Cultural Heritage: Bridging Knowledge and Action via Collaboration and Sharing Knowledge Mombasa, Kenya In November 2024, SD-WISHEES hosted a stakeholder consultation workshop in Mombasa, Kenya, as a side event to the Africa 24 conference. The workshop brought together nearly 50 participants from 15 countries across Africa and Europe. The...

Jun 17, 2025

Call for Case Studies: Protecting Cultural Heritage from Hydroclimatic Extreme Events

Call for Case Studies Protecting Cultural Heritage from Hydroclimatic Extreme Events Are you a researcher based in Europe, the Balkans, or Africa working on the protection of cultural heritage from hydroclimatic extreme events? Then we would like to hear from you! As part of SD-WISHEES research, we are seeking interesting case studies to share at...

Mar 19, 2025

SD-WISHEES Makes Waves at the “Innovation through Heritage” Conference

Marzo 19, 2025 SD-WISHEES Makes Waves at the “Innovation through Heritage” Conference In a world grappling with rapid technological advancements and pressing environmental challenges, preserving and leveraging cultural heritage is paramount. The “Innovation through Heritage” conference, hosted by the Time Machine Organisation (TMO) and organized by the Alliance for Research on Cultural Heritage in Europe...

Mar 12, 2025

Registration is now open!

Marzo 12, 2025 Registration now opens for the Hackathon SpazioCulturale! Are you passionate about innovation and satellite data? This is your chance! From 9 to 11 May 2025, at the @ECMWF premises in Tecnopolo di Bologna, you will have the opportunity to work in teams to develop innovative solutions on cultural heritage, air quality and...

Jan 09, 2025

SD-WISHEES Newsletter January 2025

Gennaio 9, 2025 Dear Readers, As we step into 2025, we would like to share some of the highlights and achievements from the past year within the SD-WISHEES project. Together, we’ve worked tirelessly to protect cultural heritage against the challenges posed by hydroclimatic extreme events, and we look forward to continuing our efforts in the...

Grateful for an inspiring week in Mombasa, where experts and professionals united to explore the future of African heritage. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this event!

Dec 12, 2024

A transformative week in Mombasa, Kenya, exploring African heritage with innovation, sustainability, and community focus.

Dicembre 12, 2024 Reimagining the Future of African Heritage with Innovation and Collaboration We are deeply grateful to everyone who made this event an incredible success! To organising teams, our partners, the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), and Swahilipot Hub—our welcoming hosts in the historic and vibrant city of Mombasa, Kenya. From November 25...

Connecting minds and inspiring action at the Africa24 Conference in Mombasa, Kenya. The SD-WISHEES team is thrilled to collaborate with heritage experts and passionate young professionals dedicated to preserving cultural heritage.

Nov 26, 2024

Connecting for Heritage Conservation at Africa24 Conference

Novembre 26, 2024 Connecting for Heritage Conservation at Africa24 Conference Exciting updates! The SD-WISHEES team is currently attending the Africa24 Conference in Mombasa, Kenya. It’s fantastic to connect with experts from the field and young professionals dedicated to heritage conservation. A big thank you to the organizers for their outstanding work in making this event...

Experts gather at the SD-WISHEES workshop during the AFRICA24 Conference in Mombasa, Kenya, to explore innovative pathways for protecting cultural heritage from hydroclimatic challenges.

Nov 22, 2024

Exploring Innovative Pathways: Safeguarding Cultural Heritage at the AFRICA24 SD-WISHEES Workshop

Novembre 15, 2024 Exploring Innovative Pathways: Safeguarding Cultural Heritage at the AFRICA24 SD-WISHEES Workshop 🎙 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗗-𝗪𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗘𝗦 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽: 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭On 28th November 2024, SD-WISHEES will host a workshop in 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗮, 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮, as part of the AFRICA24 Conference. Here’s a preview of the Welcome Remarks and Session 1: 𝗛𝗼𝘄...

Nov 15, 2024

Driving UN Action on Cultural Heritage Through Climate Adaptation for Hydroclimatic Extremes

Novembre 15, 2024 Driving Global Action: Climate Adaptation Strategies for Protecting Cultural Heritage Could climate adaptation for hydroclimatic extreme events drive UN action on cultural heritage? Amanda Loeffen, Human Right 2 Water NGO Leader and integral part of the SD-WISHEES coordination team, presents this potential at the 40th @UN-Water meeting in New York. Learn more...

Honoring Indigenous Wisdom: Guardians of Biodiversity and Cultural Heritage

Aug 14, 2024

Honoring Indigenous Wisdom: Guardians of Heritage and Sustainability

Agosto 14, 2024 This week, SD-WISHEES joins the world in celebrating #InternationalDayOfIndigenousPeoples which was on August 9. Indigenous communities are the guardians of our cultural heritage, preserving invaluable knowledge and traditions that are crucial for sustainable development and climate resilience. Their deep connection to the land and ancestral wisdom offer unique insights into protecting our...