Networks for the Preservation of Cultural Assets

Emergency associations of Germany receive award

On 26.10.2017, the commitment of Germany's emergency associations and the associated network of emergency associations were honoured in Munich. The award with the "Riegel - KulturBewahren. Prize for the Protection, Care and Exhibition of Art and Cultural Assets (Schutz, Pflege und Ausstellen von Kunst- und Kulturgut)" took place following the event "The Green Museum (Das grüne Museum)" in the Mars-Venus Hall of the Bavarian National Museum. The award is presented by the trade journal "KulturBetrieb. Magazine for Innovative and Economic Solutions in Museums, Libraries and Archives (KulturBetrieb. Magazin für innovative und wirtschaftliche Lösungen in Museen, Bibliotheken und Archiven)" and is endowed with 2,100 Euros. On behalf of Germany's emergency associations, Michael John, chairman of the Dresden emergency association, received the "Riegel". Further information can be found here.

Networks and cooperation partners

KEK
Coordination Office for the Preservation of Written Cultural Heritage

ICOM
International working group within the worldwide organization of museums ICOM with the special topic of museum security

SiLK
Security project of the Conference of National Cultural Institutions, supported by the Federal Ministry of Culture and the Media

Blueshield
Global organization for the protection of cultural heritage

DGKS
The German Society for the Protection of Cultural Property (DGKS) is a non-profit organization that has been dedicated to the protection of cultural property in crisis and emergency situations since 1993. Its main objectives are to raise awareness, educate and qualify people to protect cultural property in risky and dangerous situations.

AKNZ
The Academy for Emergency Planning and Civil Protection (AKNZ) imparts knowledge to public service employees.

BBK
Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance