Primary Bodies
These are the organizations ICUCH works within
ICOMOS
The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) is a global non-governmental organization dedicated to the conservation and protection of cultural heritage sites and monuments worldwide. It brings together professionals from diverse disciplines to develop standards and promote best practices in heritage preservation. ICOMOS is the parent organization of ICUCH.
ICUCH was established in 1991 by ICOMOS Australia to foster international collaboration in the protection and management of underwater cultural heritage. As an international scientific committee of ICOMOS, ICUCH provides expert advice on underwater heritage issues and supports ICOMOS in advancing global efforts to safeguard submerged cultural resources.
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) promotes international collaboration in education, science, culture, and communication to build peace, advance sustainable development, and foster intercultural dialogue.
ICUCH is a partner and advisory body to the Secretariat of the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage. In this role, ICUCH supports the implementation of the Convention by offering expert advice, promoting best practices, and helping protect underwater cultural heritage around the world.
Our supporters
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NMS
NMS
Ireland’s National Monuments Service (NMS), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, supports ICUCH by way of its direct membership and through funding where needed. This can include the travel grant for certain members and young career professionals who may not be in a position financially to engage in key events, such as attending the meeting of States Parties and STAB in UNESCO Paris.
