The Heritage Management Organization (HERITΛGE), as part of the European Partnership for Resilient Cultural Heritage (RCH), is organising the inaugural RCH Seasonal School: “Heritage Adaptation to Climate Change”, which will take place from 5–15 October 2026 in Athens, Greece.

The RCH consortium has invited each participating country to nominate one candidate for a subsidised in-person place. The selected participant will receive financial support of up to €800 towards travel, accommodation and subsistence costs.

This intensive ten-day training programme is designed for policymakers, conservation and materials scientists, heritage managers, and cultural heritage professionals working at the intersection of cultural heritage and climate change, who can drive tangible adaptation of heritage to a changing climate. The curriculum combines lectures, practical sessions and fieldwork covering key topics such as climate impacts on cultural heritage, risk assessment, adaptation strategies, and heritage-based approaches to resilience.

📅Dates: 5–15 October 2026

📍Location: Athens, Greece (in-person sessions) + online participation available
⏰Deadline for expressions of interest (Malta nominations): 30 June 2026, 12:00 CET

👉Xjenza Malta encourages Malta-based researchers, professionals and stakeholders working in cultural heritage, climate change, environmental sciences, conservation and related fields to take advantage of this opportunity.

🔉To be considered for nomination, please send an email to eusubmissions.xjenzamalta@gov.mt with the subject "Expression of interest - RCH Seasonal School" by 30 June 2026 at 12:00 (CET), briefly outlining your current role and why you would benefit from participating.

🔢If multiple expressions of interest are received, Xjenza Malta will nominate one candidate based on the selection criteria established by the RCH consortium.

📧If you have any queries or questions about the program, please send an email to Ms. Gaia Gurrieri on gaia.gurrieri@mcst-services.com