As the altercations in Egypt endure, and following the recent damages suffered by the Institut
d’Egypte in Cairo, the Blue Shield expresses its great concern regarding the safeguarding of the
country’s invaluable cultural heritage amidst the ongoing turmoil, and wishes to recall the importance
of the Arab Republic of Egypt as repository of the world’s collective memory.
The recent events in Cairo have given reason for new alarm. The Blue Shield and the world heritage
community bemoan the loss of lives that took place during the events and the damages the disaster
has entailed.

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We are pleased to announce the first International Conference of the International Committee of the Blue Shield (ICBS). The International Conference will be held in Seoul, South Korea from 8 to 10 December 2011, and will be hosted by the National Museum of Korea.

The theme of the Conference, Protecting the World's Cultural Heritage in Times of Change: Emergency Preparedness and Response, will be developed through distinct diverse subjects. The topics, addressed by renowned international speakers, are as follows:

* The impacts of natural disasters and environmental changes

* Protecting heritage during military conflicts and political crises

* Protecting cultural heritage through the recognition of its diversity

* New technologies, new risks, new responses

* Preparedness and response at the regional and local level

* Improving the protection of cultural heritage, a global approach

This significant international event will bring together professionals and experts in museology, documentation and in the protection and promotion of heritage and sites. The International Conference will also benefit from the valuable input and expertise of professionals in the military, humanitarian, meteorological and technological disciplines.

The Conference will help improve cross-sector knowledge, practices and collaboration in order to enhance the preservation and protection of the world's cultural heritage. Participating experts will discuss and share ideas and case studies on major issues concerning heritage protection in times of natural and man-made disasters.

We invite you to join in this major international event and partake in the collaborative effort to preserve cultural heritage.

We hope to see you in Seoul on this important occasion for the heritage community!

Information and registration: http://www.icbs2011seoul.org

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