European Partnership for Resilient Cultural Heritage with first Joint Transnational Call: „Foundations for climate-resilient cultural heritage: Assessing and managing impact and risk, dealing with damage and loss“

The European Partnership for Resilient Cultural Heritage (RCH) has launched its first Joint Transnational Call (JTC), “Foundations for climate-resilient cultural heritage: Assessing and managing impact and risk, dealing with damage and loss.” The call supports international research projects addressing the impacts of climate and environmental change on cultural heritage and developing innovative approaches for its protection, adaptation, and sustainable management.

The call focuses on risks, damage, and loss affecting cultural heritage as a result of climate change and environmental pressures. Particular emphasis is placed on transdisciplinary research that combines scientific knowledge, technological innovation, and the involvement of practitioners, local communities, and other stakeholders. The overall aim is to develop methodologies, tools, and strategies for risk assessment, preparedness, governance, and societal resilience.

Proposals may address one or more of the following thematic areas:

• 1. Risk and impact assessment, as well as preparedness and management of risks to cultural heritage;
• 2. Managing loss and damage to cultural heritage caused by climate change-induced natural hazards;
• 3. Traditional, local, and Indigenous knowledge systems and practices as resources for strengthening societal resilience;
• 4. Sustainable governance of the cultural heritage sector.

Further information and the call documents are available on the official submission platform of the partnership.

Important facts:

• 11.01.2027 – pre-proposal
• 16.06.2027 – full-proposal
• Min. 3 partner from 3 participating countries
• Max. 7 partners

Participating countries:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, Norway, Poland, Raomania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, United Kingdom

Important LINKs:

https://www.heritageresearch-hub.eu/call/rch-2027-call/