Objectives
Work Package 4 (WP4) “Capacity building and training” aims
- To set up educational training systems in preparation for, response to, recovery from and mitigation of risks for decision-makers, staff, and other key actors in relation to the topics addressed by the project.
- To raise awareness among archival staff and all levels of society of possible harms caused by disasters and climate change on documentary heritage, and ultimately to adopt habits that will contribute to prevent damage as well as justify the need for further investments in research and education.
This work package refers to the process of developing the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to effectively introduce sustainable practices and technologies. It involves building the capacity of archival institutions and their staff to carry out their mission and meet the environmental needs.
Launching workshop to raise awareness among archival professionals
At the outset of the project a workshop on disaster risk management and climate change on archives took place n the framework of the Hungarian Presidency of the European Union, addressing thus not only the partners, but also the rest of EU Archives and members of European Heads of Conservation (EHC) at its 15th meeting. The aim of the workshop is to develop self assessment tasks in relation to disaster management, identify contents that could be addressed afterwards and set up a sub working group to create specific content for the workshops within the workpage.
Have a look at the details of the workshop that include the self assessment of some of the archival institutions in our resources section
Hybrid Workshops
Each partner archive institution will develop a 2-day hybrid workshop on disaster risk management and archives greening as follow: May 12-13 (Hungary); October 30-31 (Spain); November 5-6 (Portugal); November 13-14 (Malta); December 4-5 (Italy). The workshop will include the inputs from the scientific partners so far.
Workshop in Hungary May 12 – 13, 2025
SAGA Workshop focused on how archives can operate more sustainably without compromising long-term preservation. The sessions addressed a wide range of topics, from preservation risks in changing environmental conditions and armed conflict, to sustainable solutions applied in archives and other fields of cultural heritage. Various preservation methods and adaptive approaches were presented, all offering responses to today’s pressing environmental and social challenges. The workshop was organized under the auspices of ICARUS – the International Centre for Archival Research – took place in the heart of Budapest’s City Park, in the building of Hungarian Agricultural Museum and Library. From May 12 to 15, 2025, the professional gathering focused on themes inspired by European archival projects and the broader societal issues currently impacting memory institutions. Nearly 100 archivists, cultural professionals, microbiologists, and engineers attended in person, with an additional 50 joining the experience online.
The presentations explored how the identity of archives is evolving—both as guardians of historical memory and as dynamic institutions actively responding to contemporary global concerns.
Coming Next….
Workshop in Spain, October 30 – 31st, 2025
Upcoming workshop on Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change in Archives
- October 30 – 31, 2025, coinciding with the closure of the International Congress of Archives in Barcelona
📌 Organised by the Spanish State Archives in the Archives of the Crown of Aragon (C/Comtes, 2 (Palacio de los Virreyes o Palau del Lloctintent) 08002 Barcelona
We are pleased to announce that on October 30 and 31st 2025, a workshop will be held focused on Disaster Risk Management, Climate Change and Sustainability in Archives. The event will bring together national and international experts to discuss strategies, case studies, and sustainable practices for safeguarding documentary and built heritage in the face of climate change and other risks.
Please find the link for registration
Please find the draft program for TALLER SAGA Program
Note: Some presentations will be delivered in Spanish (ES) and others in English (EN). Automatic subtitles will be displayed on screen in both languages (ES/EN) to support audience comprehension.
Digital Multilingual Training Courses
This activity will result in the development of digital multilingual training courses on disaster risk management and archives greening. The courses will follow sound pedagogical principles, take a universal design for learning (UDL) approach and will deliver an engaging learner experience. The courses will be tested and further improved after receiving feedback.