ICOMOS-EPWG AFRICA WEBINAR IN CELEBRATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MONUMENTS AND SITES – IDMS 2025
ICOMOS-EPWG AFRICA WEBINAR IN CELEBRATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MONUMENTS AND SITES – IDMS 2025
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DISATER AND CONFLICT RESILIENT HERITAGE IN AFRICA
On the occasion of the International Day for Monuments and Sites 2025, ICOMOS EPWG Africa is organizing a crucial webinar on the resilience of African heritage in the face of climate challenges, conflicts, and natural disasters. This event will bring together leading experts to share innovative conservation strategies adapted to the continent's realities. You will discover concrete rehabilitation case studies and proven methods for sustainably protecting these threatened cultural treasures.
Among the prestigious speakers, you will find : Kagosi Mwamulowe (Zambia) – President ICOMOS Zambia & Disaster Risk Management Specialist ; Conrad Kuzooka (Uganda) – Heritage Architectr and Alice Biada (Cameroon) – Communicator, Documentarist, & Archivist. Deals with Community-based Preservation Strategies. Their field expertise will provide unique insights into practical solutions for safeguarding heritage.
Join us on April 18, 2025, to participate in these enriching discussions and actively contribute to the protection of African heritage. Registration is open!
Registration link : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1AuO18G523lq7gCRMrAIlu2AiwNcvJpteod74uc7LmFU/edit?usp=drivesdk
Our panelists
Kagosi MWAMULOWE
Natural Heritage Expert | Risk Management | Regional Coordinator
President ICOMOS Zambia
With 33 years of experience in heritage conservation, Kagosi Mwamulowe combines technical expertise with strategic leadership. Currently Regional Director of the Zambia National Heritage Conservation Commission, he specializes in:
Risk management for UNESCO sites (resilience plans, impact assessments)
World Heritage nominations of African natural sites (Barotse, Lake Malawi)
GIS mapping applied to conservation.
Involved in pan-African projects (African World Heritage Fund), he has trained site managers in 15+ countries and contributed to sustainable development policies adopted by UNESCO both in Africa and beyond. read more
Conrad KUZOOKA
Heritage Architect | Educator | Conservation Specialist
Akright City, Bwebajja, Uganda
With over 10 years of experience, Conrad Kuzooka combines technical expertise with an educational commitment to the preservation of built heritage. Specializing in the adaptive reuse and sustainable design of historic monuments, he leads projects ranging from large-scale restoration to mediating history and contemporary needs. Holding an MPhil in Conservation of the Built Environment, he also trains the next generation of architects through hands-on workshops, read more.
Alice BIADA
APOCEF Coordinator | African Cultural Heritage Specialist
Yaoundé, Cameroon
Alice Biada is a key figure in conservation in Africa, holding strategic roles at the Cameroonian Ministry of Arts and Culture and within ICOMOS. An expert in UNESCO conventions (1972, 2001, etc.), she has led the inscription of cultural landscapes such as Lake Chad and the Mandara Mountains. Founder of the APOCEF association, she promotes sustainable development rooted in culture and the environment, particularly in crisis-affected areas, read more.
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