US/ICOMOS fosters heritage conservation and historic preservation at the national and international levels through education and training, international exchanges of people and information, technical assistance, documentation, advocacy and other activities consistent with the goals of ICOMOS and through collaboration with other organizations.

ICOMOS has special responsibility as adviser to UNESCO on cultural World Heritage sites.

This year’s theme is “Heritage and Science”:

Gustavo Araoz, President of ICOMOS and former executive director of US/ICOMOS, has recently received two awards honoring his achievements and dedication to the field of Historic Preservation: