First call under the Partnership ‘Resilient Cultural Heritage’ has been launched

The new European Partnership for Resilient Cultural Heritage (RCH) that kicked off at the end of September 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".

This first call within the RCH Partnership invites research proposals that address the question of risks, damages, impacts and losses of cultural heritage caused by climate and environmental change. Proposals must draw upon stakeholders’ experience and build on existing research and initiatives. Proposals that include scientific research, innovative technological solutions and community-based approaches are especially encouraged. Joint research must work towards integrated risk assessment methodologies that inform long-term planning for resilience, management, and governance of cultural heritage, and cultural heritage informed climate action.

The Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) participates in this call. More information on available funding for researchers based in Flanders and on how to apply is available on the FWO website. Deadline for the submission of pre-proposals is 11 January 2027. Questions on available funding by FWO? Contact europe@fwo.be.

An information webinar is scheduled for 17 November 2026 at 14:00 CET. More information and the application details are available on the dedicated partnership website.

Background: The Partnership ‘Resilient Cultural Heritage’ aims to strengthen the means of preserving Europe’s cultural heritage and to contribute to climate neutrality in other sectors by bringing forward traditional and innovative practices, techniques and materials resulting from cultural heritage research.