Archives record decisions, actions and memories.

The International Council on Archives (ICA) promotes the efficient and effective management and use of records, archives and data in all their formats and their preservation as the cultural and evidentiary heritage of humanity.

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International Archives Week

International Archives Week 2026: Archives for Justice – Rights, Memory & Futures

Celebrate International Archives Week 2026! From 8–12 June, join archives worldwide for #IAW2026 and the theme #ArchivesForJustice: explore how archives can support rights, preserve memory, and shape a fairer future.

Paris | 1 April 2026

International Archives Week

Call for Proposals – Case Studies: Share Your Insights on #ArchivesForJustice!

Climate Change Working Group - CCWG

The ICA Climate Change Working Group Launches Survey on Archives and Climate Change

The ICA Climate Change Working Group (CCWG) wants to hear from archivists and records managers worldwide. Take part in our survey to share your experiences, resources, and strategies. Your input will help identify knowledge gaps, guide future actions, and support the global archival community in preparing for climate challenges.

Paris I 26 February 2026

Expert Group on Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness - EGEMDP

Japanese Translation Released: Manual on Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness

The ICA announces the release of the Japanese translation of Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness: A Manual for Protecting Archives, translated by the National Archives of Japan, expanding access to this essential guide for disaster preparedness in archives.

Paris | 10 April 2026

International Archives Week 2026: Partnership Opportunities Now Open

Discover how your organisation can take part in this worldwide initiative and gain visibility, connect with professionals, and support the role of archives in advancing accountability and human rights.

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UPCOMING ICA EVENTS

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12 Apr

Deadline: ICA Call for Nominations 2026

20 Apr

EURBICA & ICDH Korea Joint Event: Promoting Nominations to the UNESCO Memory of the World Programme

22 Apr

Deadline: Global Survey on Archives and Climate Change

30 Apr

ICA/SPO Webinar – The Digitisation of Sports Archives: Challenges and Current Developments

7 May

Deadline: Comma 2023: 1 – Dispatch and Claim Information

11 May

ICA/ECaPS Webinar – Growing, Connecting, and Collaborating: An Introduction to ECaPS

13 May

2nd International Seminar “Archives and Tourism”

21 May

ICA/SLMT Webinar – Archivist-to-Archivist Diplomacy: A Framework for Twinning Local Archives

4 Jun

Call for Papers: 8th International Conference of Photography & Theory ICPT 2026

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