About ICOMOS Nepal

ICOMOS Nepal, registered under the name of Sampada Samrakshyan Samaj Nepal, is a non-government organization with a vision to support better governance of cultural heritage in Nepal. Our mission is to provide advocacy and technical support to the agencies working in the culture sector to improve the protection and management of cultural heritage properties in Nepal.

ICOMOS Nepal is recognized as the National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), a global authority dedicated to the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage.

Who We Are

Comprising heritage professionals including architects, archaeologists, historians, academicians and conservation experts, ICOMOS Nepal bridges local knowledge with international best practices. We work closely with communities, government agencies, and global institutions such as ICOMOS International with its Scientific Committees and UNESCO to ensure Nepal’s heritage remains resilient, revered, and accessible for future generations. We also collaborate with educational institutions for research and capacity building, such as Tribhuvan University, Lumbini Buddhist University as well as Durham University, UK.