Congratulations on the Birth of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage from ICCROM



Congratulations on the Birth of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage from ICCROM

Congratulations to the birth of it is always a great pleasure for ICCROM，the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage，to welcome the birth of a new journal on heritage.This is especially true when it takes place in such a culturally rich country as the People’s Republic of China，and when the journal is specifically dedicated to the preservation of all types of heritage：natural，cultural，tangible and intangible.

The preservation of heritage worldwide is also the main interest of ICCROM，an intergovernmental organization founded by UNESCO in 1956 in which China has been an active member since 2000.Ensuring preservation by building capacities and disseminating scientific knowledge is crucial，as is raising awareness with a wider public so that conservation science is recognized and supported by the whole community.

In today’s world，the role of heritage as a visible expression of culture is essential.It is a powerful tool for fighting intolerance and expanding intercultural dialogue，and journals like Research on Heritage and Preservation promise to be a strong partner and companion in our work.

We offer our congratulations to the publishers for such a significant undertaking and look forward to actively collaborating with this new journal.

Stefano De Caro

Director General of ICCROM

欢迎遗产领域一个新期刊的诞生，对国际文物保护与修复研究中心（ICCROM）而言是件非常高兴的事。特别是当她发生在中华人民共和国这样一个有着如此深厚文化底蕴的国度，而且贵刊又特别致力于包括自然遗产、文化遗产，物质文化遗产与非物质文化遗产等所有类型遗产的保护，感觉更是非同一般。

作为联合国教科文组织于1956年创立的政府间组织，世界各地的遗产保护是ICCROM的主要关注之所在，2000年以来，中国业已成为其中一个积极的成员。而相关学科知识的传播及相关支撑条件的建设对实现确实有效的保护甚为重要，以此提高广大公众的认识，使遗产保护科学也为全社会认可和支持。

在当今之世界，作为文化可见的表达载体，文化遗产扮演着非常关键的角色。他是对抗偏见、扩大跨文化对话交流的有力工具。《遗产与保护研究》这样一本杂志将会成为我们这一事业中的强有力的伙伴与合作者。

贵刊之事业，意义非凡，谨对贵刊出版团队送上我们衷心的祝贺，并期盼与此新期刊进行积极的合作。

Stefano De Caro

国际文物保护与修复研究中心总干事

国际文物保护与修复研究中心贺《遗产与保护研究》创刊