Global crises and conflicts
Read about the role of culture in times of crisis, conflict and its response to global economic issues and natural disasters.
Creative Resilience in Times of Crisis
Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC),
07 May 2026
, International
UNESCO strengthens cultural emergency preparedness and response across Middle East
UNESCO,
06 May 2026
, International
WHO and partners launch Ukraine campaign to spotlight healing power of arts
World Health Organization,
28 April 2026
, Ukraine
América Central fortalece la resiliencia del patrimonio cultural frente a desastres
UNESCO,
17 April 2026
, International
UNESCO showcases the Lviv Culture Hub at the 2nd Ukraine Culture Conference in Lviv
UNESCO,
01 April 2026
, Ukraine
El ministro de Cultura se reúne con organismos de la ONU para abordar la protección de los artistas en contextos de conflicto
Ministry of Culture, Spain,
17 March 2026
, Spain
MAKAHNI 2026 Marks 70 Years of Philippines–Japan Ties with International Conference on Heritage Conservation and Disaster Resilience
National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Philippines,
23 February 2026
, Philippines
Public calls for more climate change content in arts and culture
NEMO - The Network of European Museum Organisations,
20 February 2026
, International
Qatar Museums and partners host Seminar on the Protection of Cultural Property During Armed Conflicts
UNESCO,
19 February 2026
, Qatar
Artists face steep income decline due to AI, UNESCO finds
United Nations News,
18 February 2026
, International
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