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icomos is the only global non-governmental organization dedicated to the conservation of the world’s
cultural heritage places. Through over 100 national
committees and 28 international scientific committees,
it brings together professionals from such disciplines
as architecture, archaeology, planning, engineering,
anthropology, art history, and geography to develop
and discuss the theory and application of best practices
to the conservation of buildings, landscapes, and sites.
One of its important mandates is to advise unesco on
cultural heritage matters especially in the context of the
World Heritage Convention.

icomos Canada is the Canadian national committee of
icomos. Since 1975, icomos Canada has been at the
forefront of the heritage conservation movement in
Canada and abroad, actively contributing to the development of the theory and practice of cultural heritage
conservation.
Today, the organization and its members continue to
play a leading role in influencing national and international policies through innovative thinking and holistic
approaches to continuously improve the conservation
of cultural heritage for communities.

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