SAGA is an innovative European transnational project built on the identified common need of protecting national archives from natural and man-made disasters, climate change and strategies for sustainability within the archival sector.

The overarching vision of SAGA is to transform the way archival institutions approach sustainability and risk management, ensuring the preservation of documentary heritage for future generations. This vision is realized through the development of innovative strategies, the adoption of green technologies, and comprehensive capacity-building initiatives. The SAGA project adopts an approach based on transnational cooperation, bringing together a diverse range of entities from Spain, Hungary, Malta, Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Poland and Slovakia.

Objectives

• Disaster Risk Management: Developing proactive strategies to prevent, mitigate, and respond to risks that threaten archival heritage.
• Sustainability: Introducing energy-efficient technologies, green infrastructure, and eco-friendly practices to reduce the environmental footprint of archival operations.
• Capacity Building and training: Providing training and resources to archival professionals and other key actors in relation to the issues addressed by the project equipping them with the tools and knowledge to implement sustainable and resilient practices effectively.
• Collaboration: Strengthening networks among archival institutions, policymakers, and cultural organizations to promote best practices and shared learning.
• Increasing the visibility of European heritage through available archives and transnational mobility of works and professionals.