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Maintenance Plan is a conservation approach or technique used to stabilize, preserve, or restore heritage materials and structures. It aims to protect significance while minimizing unnecessary change and documenting all interventions.

Source: ICCROM, ICOMOS

The cultural and material legacy connected to human interaction with the sea. It encompasses traditions of seafaring, shipbuilding, navigation, fishing practices, as well as related artifacts, historic ships, coastal sites, and folklore of maritime communities.

Source: UNESCO, ICOMOS

Material Analysis is a conservation approach or technique used to stabilize, preserve, or restore heritage materials and structures. It aims to protect significance while minimizing unnecessary change and documenting all interventions.

Source: ICCROM, ICOMOS

Memorandum of Understanding (Community) describes ethical principles or engagement practices that protect people, respect communities, and improve collaboration in heritage work. It emphasizes consent, accountability, and culturally appropriate decision-making.

Source: ICCROM, UNESCO

Microclimate is a conservation approach or technique used to stabilize, preserve, or restore heritage materials and structures. It aims to protect significance while minimizing unnecessary change and documenting all interventions.

Source: ICCROM, ICOMOS

Actions taken to reduce the severity of a disaster’s impact on cultural heritage. Mitigation measures can be structural (for example, reinforcing a historic building to better withstand earthquakes) or non-structural (like creating firebreaks around an archaeological site or developing emergency plans). Effective mitigation lowers risk by addressing weaknesses before a hazard strikes.

Source: UNDRR, UNESCO

Modern Heritage refers to cultural expressions, places, or objects valued for their historical, artistic, social, or spiritual meaning. It helps communities maintain identity and continuity while guiding protection and responsible use.

Source: UNESCO, ICOMOS

Moisture Management is a conservation approach or technique used to stabilize, preserve, or restore heritage materials and structures. It aims to protect significance while minimizing unnecessary change and documenting all interventions.

Source: ICCROM, ICOMOS

Mold Remediation is a conservation approach or technique used to stabilize, preserve, or restore heritage materials and structures. It aims to protect significance while minimizing unnecessary change and documenting all interventions.

Source: ICCROM, ICOMOS

The process of safely removing mold growth from heritage objects or within historic buildings. Mold can occur on organic materials (paper, textiles, wood) in damp conditions, causing stains and weakening the material. Remediation involves first drying and stabilizing the environment, then cleaning or treating affected items with appropriate methods (like HEPA vacuuming, alcohol wiping, or specialized biocides) to eliminate mold and prevent its return.

Source: ICCROM, ICOMOS

Monument refers to cultural expressions, places, or objects valued for their historical, artistic, social, or spiritual meaning. It helps communities maintain identity and continuity while guiding protection and responsible use.

Source: UNESCO, ICOMOS

Movable Heritage refers to cultural expressions, places, or objects valued for their historical, artistic, social, or spiritual meaning. It helps communities maintain identity and continuity while guiding protection and responsible use.

Source: UNESCO, ICOMOS

Mud and Silt Contamination is a concept or practice used to reduce harm from hazards and manage emergencies affecting people, assets, and heritage. It supports preparedness, response, and recovery decisions with clear roles and prioritized actions.

Source: UNDRR, UNESCO

Mutual Aid is a concept or practice used to reduce harm from hazards and manage emergencies affecting people, assets, and heritage. It supports preparedness, response, and recovery decisions with clear roles and prioritized actions.

Source: UNDRR, UNESCO