Date: 29 April 2026

Time
• Webinar: Online via Zoom or in person in Palermo – 10:00 to 12:30
• Workshop: In-person only (Palermo) – 14:00 to 17:30

Format 

• Option 1 : Webinar (online)  

(10 :00-12 :30)| Lectures and presentations: Global to Local: Monitoring Climate Change Impacts on Cultural Heritage.
Participants may choose to attend the Webinar only. The online  webinar is open to all registered participants and does not require a selection process; interested participants simply need to register.

• Option 2 : Webinar + Workshop (in-person in Palermo)  

(9:30-17 :00) | Full-day programme- with hands-on use of tools.
Participants may apply for the in-person Workshop and will attend the Webinar at the venue as well as the hands-on Workshop. Participation in the full in-person programme (Webinar + Workshop) is limited and subject to selection to ensure effective hands-on training.

*All costs for attending in person must be covered by the participants.

Further information on the application process is provided below. 

Background 

Climate change places cultural heritage professionals and institutions in front of increasing responsibilities. The growing frequency and intensity of climate-related and human-induced hazards demand new approaches that combine scientific knowledge, digital innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Understanding how emerging technologies can support—and be effectively integrated with—professional expertise is essential to improving the efficiency and accuracy of documentation, condition assessment and long-term monitoring of cultural heritage.

ChemiNova is an innovative research project funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme. It aims to enhance the efficiency and decision-making capacity of heritage professionals through a suite of accessible, free and open-source digital solutions. These tools integrate diverse data sources and support non-invasive, remote, and on-site monitoring of heritage sites, historic buildings, and objects, addressing both structural and chemical damages, with a specific focus on the impacts of climate change and conflict on cultural heritage.

Within this framework, ICCROM —together with the ChemiNova consortium, composed of European universities, NGOs, cultural institutions, and private-sector partners— is organizing, the first intensive training programme of the ChemiNova project in Palermo.

Objectives 

The ChemiNova Webinar and Workshop will focus on the monitoring of climate change impacts on cultural heritage, with particular attention to how changing environmental conditions influence deterioration processes over time, from the global to the local scale. The programme is designed to link scientific understanding with practical application. Participants will be introduced to the ChemiNova project and the digital tools developed within it, before engaging in hands-on training and applying these tools in a real-case scenario.

Participation in the in-person Workshop 

Who Should Apply?

The ChemiNova Workshop is intended for cultural heritage professionals, including conservators and restoration professionals, heritage scientists, researchers, conservation architects, digital documentation specialists, and site and collection managers.

Applicants with previous experience in condition assessment, an interest in emerging technologies, and a willingness to engage In a collaborative and multidisciplinary work are particularly encouraged to apply.

Why Apply?

Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Learn about and experiment with cutting-edge digital tools for heritage monitoring;
• Gain practical skills applicable to different contexts and case studies;
• Engage directly with international experts from diverse disciplines and institutions;
• Strengthen professional networks and foster future collaborations.

Language 

English is the working language of the activities. Applicants must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Certificate of Attendance 

Participants who attend all in-peron activities (Webinar + Workshop) will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

How to Apply? 

Registrations for both the webinar and the in-person workshop can be completed by filling out the registration form.

In the form, applicants will be asked to indicate their preferred mode of participation:

• Webinar only (online)
• Webinar + Workshop (attending both the webinar and workshop in Palermo).

The workshop is offered exclusively in person in Palermo. Online participation in the workshop is not possible.

All registered participants will receive the Zoom link immediately upon registration.

Applicants selecting the in-person option (workshop and webinar) will undergo a selection process.  Selected candidates notified from 16 March 2026. 

Applicants who are not selected for the in-person workshop will remain eligible to participate in the webinar online.

Fee  

Participation in the webinar and workshop is free of charge. Participants attending in person in Palermo (upon selection) must cover their own travel, accommodation, meals, and other living expenses while in Palermo. 

For any questions regarding the application process, please contact: cheminova@iccrom.org