Fire risk management guide: protecting cultural and natural heritage from fire

(2024) Fire risk management guide: protecting cultural and natural heritage from fire. Manual. UNESCO, Paris, 141p. ISBN 978-92-3-100720-0. [Book]

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Abstract (in English)

Globally, cultural and natural heritage1 are increasingly affected by fires – a situation further exacerbated by climate change. From the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris to the National Museum of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro, from the Rapa Nui National Park in Chile to the Tombs of the Buganda Kings at Kasubi in Uganda, the negative impacts of fires on local communities, the loss of tangible and intangible heritage, as well as extensive adverse environmental effects – including on vegetation, wildlife, water resources, air quality and biodiversity – are often long-lasting and sometimes permanent. The lack of consistent monitoring, planning and preparedness, coupled with the loss and limited integration of traditional knowledge and practices into fire risk management policies, as well as the limited engagement of local communities, also pose considerable challenges to the management of fire risks for cultural and natural heritage. Since its inception, UNESCO has been on the frontline of actions to support communities in safeguarding cultural and natural heritage, including in situations of disasters and conflicts. As part of the Organization’s efforts to respond to the growing threats and adverse impacts of fire on cultural and natural heritage, UNESCO developed this Fire Risk Management Guide to strengthen the capacities of relevant stakeholders in managing fire risks for cultural and natural heritage, but also in leveraging cultural heritage – including living heritage and traditional knowledge – to mitigate fire risks and enhance disaster resilience. The Guide focuses on presenting the principles, methodology and process to prevent damaging fires and reduce fire- related risks at cultural and natural heritage sites. This Guide does not attempt to be fully comprehensive or exhaustive in identifying all risk reduction measures that may be available given the significant variety and uniqueness of each heritage site – including local, traditional knowledge and community engagement, as well as local emergency response and recovery capabilities and resources. Instead, it provides a helpful framework and examples that can be adapted to different contexts to support stakeholder development of risk-informed, tailored and effective Fire Risk Management Plans (FRMPs).

Item Type: Book (Manual)
Editors:
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Yan, Zichao
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Mínguez García, Bárbara
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Languages: English
Keywords: fire protection; risk preparedness; risk management; management plans; protection of cultural heritage; renovation; safety measures; fire damage; emergency measures; recovery
Subjects: E. CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION > 12. Techniques
E. CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION > 07. Management
G. DETERIORATION > 04. Effects of deterioration
G. DETERIORATION > 05. Prevention of deterioration
Institutions & Partners: UNESCO
Number of Pages: 141
ISBN: 978-92-3-100720-0
Depositing User: ICOMOS DocCentre
Date Deposited: 13 Nov 2024 18:32
Last Modified: 13 Nov 2024 18:32
URI: https://openarchive.icomos.org/id/eprint/3351

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