UIA and ICOMOS sign a cooperation agreement
On 21 March 2007, in Paris, Gaetan Siew, President of the International Union Architects (UIA) and Michael Petzet, President of the International Council of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), signed an agreement of cooperation between the two organisations. UIA and ICOMOS hope to reinforce their collaboration by appointing representatives to the diverse events each organises on a regular basis (congresses and assemblies), and mutually naming experts to participate in scientific working structures. ICOMOS will be associated with the development and enrichment of the UIA website dedicated to 20th century architectural heritage, and will invite a UIA representative to participate in its international scientific committee on 20th century architectural heritage. The UIA will invite a representative of ICOMOS to participate in the Architectural Education Commission’s thematic group on teaching preservation techniques for architectural heritage. The UIA will contribute to the procedure of additions to the World Heritage List by submitting opinions and propositions. The UIA will support ICOMOS and contribute to its Heritage at Risk actions. The UIA and ICOMOS will also develop collaboration with other organisations linked to architectural heritage on issues of common interest. International Council of Monuments and Sites http://www.international.icomos.org/home_fra.htm

Gaëtan Siew and Michael Petzet