Annual Report 2009
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Annual Report 2009 Volume 1 ICOMOS thanks those who in 2009 have provided valuable assistance: our members, volunteers, partners and donors. Among them, UNESCO and the French authorities, which actively support the activities of the organisation since 1965. ICOMOS is especially grateful this year to the Ministry of Finance, the Economy and Investment of Malta, the Malta Tourism Authority, Heritage Malta and the Ministry of Education and Culture of Malta for the support they provided ICOMOS in holding its Advisory Committee meeting in Valletta this October, and to the Escuela Superior de Minas (School of Mines) in Madrid and the Real Academia de Bellas Artes y Ciencias Históricas of Toledo for supporting ICOMOS Spain in welcoming the Bureau meeting of June. Acronyms About ICOMOS 1 Its role Its values Its activities Its structure Its partners Message of the President 3 Activity report Part 1 - The Year in detail Membership base and links to public authorities, institutions and individuals Strengthening the ICOMOS network 6 National Committees International Scientific Committees Partnerships The ICOMOS International Conservation Centre (IICC-X) Outreach to new members 8 Communications initiatives Statutory meetings 9 The Executive Committee The Bureau of the Executive Committee The Advisory Committee Cultural Heritage programmes 15 Research Themes Historic Urban Landscapes New Heritage Paradigm - Defining the Tolerance for Change ICOMOS Doctrinal Texts 16 Criteria and terminology for doctrinal texts to guide the development of future texts New ICOMOS texts under preparation Information and Communication 17 The UNESCO – ICOMOS Documentation Centre The ICOMOS Open Archive ICOMOS Publications ICOMOS Newsletters and Reports ICOMOS On-line Calendar The ICOMOS Web site and on-line Forums ICOMOS Observatory 21 Heritage @ Risk Heritage Alerts The ICOMOS World Heritage Global Monitoring Network ICOMOS World heritage work 25 New inscriptions on the World Heritage List State of Conservation of properties already inscribed on the World Heritage List International Assistance requests Global Strategy and the Future of the Convention Heritage Impact Assessments Other Assessments 35 World Monuments Fund Watch Programme Organisation of World Heritage Cities – The Jean-Paul-L’Allier Prize for Heritage Emergency Response & Assistance 37 Blue Shield Development of Best Practice Models for Seismic Preparedness and Response Plans Euromed Heritage IV Increasing Awareness 41 International Day for Monuments and Sites -18 April Promotion of International conventions and recommendations 43 UNESCO Underwater cultural heritage Intangible cultural heritage The Hague Conventions & Protocols Council of Europe Florence Landscape Convention Investing in education and training 47 Committee activities Raymond Lemaire Fund for Next Generation Skills World Heritage Training workshops ICOMOS’ organisational capacity 51 Financial Resources Membership fees World Heritage Contracts Rent increase Financial management and reporting Human resources The World Heritage Unit The Documentation Centre The Administrative and Financial Unit Other Tools 55 Statutes and Rules of Procedure International Secretariat Gilles Nourrissier Database Language diversity Communication tools Visual identity The ICOMOS Name and Logo Annual Report 2007 and 2008 Prizes and Awards 59 Obituaries 63 Part 2 - National and International Scientific Committees National Committees 65 International Scientific Committees 103 Part 3 - Financial Statements Victoria Falls Fund 127 Raymond Lemaire Fund for Next Generation Skills 127 Balance Sheet 2009 at 31 December 127 Profit and Loss Account 2009 127 Auditor’s Report 129 Attachments Attachment 1 139 List of Reference Documents included in Volume 2 Attachment 2 141 ICOMOS Statutory Bodies, Committees and International Secretariat Executive Committee (2008-2011) Advisory Committee Scientific Council World Heritage Panel ICOMOS Academy International Secretariat Attachment 3 149 Partners International Intergovernmental Organisations International Non-Governmental Organisations National Public Authorities Other Organisations Attachment 4 153 Publications and Documentation Monuments and Sites series Documentation Centre Bibliographies National Committee Publications International Scientific Committee Publications Committee Web Pages Attachment 5 159 ICOMOS Meetings and Events Events attended by ICOMOS How to support ICOMOS? 172 How to do voluntary work for ICOMOS? 172 How to become a member of ICOMOS? 172 Acronyms Acronyms ADCOM Advisory Committee CAR International Scientific Committee on Rock Art CIAV International Scientific Committee on Vernacular Architecture CIF International Scientific Committee on Education and Training CIIC International Scientific Committee on Cultural Routes CIPA International Scientific Committee on Heritage Documentation (ICOMOS – ISPRS) CIVVIH International Scientific Committee on Historic Towns and Villages EU European Union EXCOM Executive Committee FSWG Financial Strategy Working Group GA General Assembly HUL Historic Urban Landscapes ICA International Council on Archives ICAHM International Scientific Committee on Archaeological Heritage Management ICCROM International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property ICICH International Scientific Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage ICIP International Scientific Committee on Interpretation and Presentation ICLAFI International Scientific Committee on Legal, Administrative and Financial Issues ICOFORT International Scientific Committee on Fortifications and Military Heritage ICOM International Council of Museums ICOMOS International Council on Monuments and Sites ICORP International Scientific Committee on Risk Preparedness ICSBH International Scientific Committee on Shared Built Heritage ICTC International Scientific Committee on Cultural Tourism ICUCH International Scientific Committee on Underwater Cultural Heritage IFLA International Federation of Landscape Architects IFLA International Federation of Library Associations IICC-X ICOMOS International Conservation Centre, Xi’an (China) IIWC International Scientific Committee on Wood IPHC International Scientific Committee on Polar Heritage ISC International Scientific Committee ISC20C International Scientific Committee on Twentieth Century Heritage ISCARSAH International Scientific Committee on Analysis and Restoration of Structures of Architectural Heritage ISCCL International Scientific Committee on Cultural Landscapes (ICOMOS-IFLA) ISCEAH International Scientific Committee on Earthen Architectural Heritage ISCEC International Scientific Committee on Economics of Conservation ISCS International Scientific Committee on Stone ISPRS International Society of Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature NC National Committee Pasifika International Scientific Committee for the Pacific Islands SOC State of conservation (reports) UIA International Union of Architects UNESCO United Nations Organisation for Education, Science and Culture WH World Heritage WHWG World Heritage Working Group About ICOMOS About ICOMOS Its role: to conserve and promote ICOMOS, the International Council on Monuments and Sites, is a global non-governmental organisation associated with UNESCO. It is dedicated to promoting the conservation, protection, use and enhancement of monuments, built ensembles and sites. It is involved in the development of common doctrines, in the evolution and circulation of ideas, and in raising awareness. ICOMOS is an advisory body to the World Heritage Committee for the implementation of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention. As such, it evaluates World Heritage nominations for the cultural properties and advises on the state of conservation of properties already inscribed on the World Heritage List. Its founding in 1965 was the logical outcome of discussions that architects, historians and international specialists had had since the beginning of the 20th century, which led to the adoption of the Venice Charter in 1964. As a result of numerous articles, papers, symposia, seminars and reflections carried out by its National and International Scientific Committees, ICOMOS has slowly built a philosophical and doctrinal framework for heritage at international level. Its values: united around heritage Social and cultural diversity, and common purpose Scholars, scientists, heritage legal experts, economists, engineers, craftsmen, professionals, academics, private consultants, local authorities or State representatives, etc., coming from all around the world and from diverse and complementary professional backgrounds bring together their ideas and know-how, in a spirit of common purpose and respect for cultural differences. Impartiality As a non-governmental organisation, ICOMOS is one of the three consultative bodies of the World Heritage Convention. In providing its institutional advice, ICOMOS relies upon a network of experts, chosen for their abilities and experience, to give independent technical assessments whilst respecting ethical guidelines. International exchanges, North/South dialogue, solidarity ICOMOS, like all organisations working with UNESCO, is dedicated to bringing peoples of all cultures together. For this very reason, in 2003 it created the Victoria Falls Fund in order to facilitate the travel of ICOMOS members from countries facing financial difficulties. Furthermore, ICOMOS regularly benefits from the support from a major international foundation