Educate and Equip: Developing a cutting-edge curriculum that not only educates but also actively involves students from around the world in the dialogue on museum sustainability. This global perspective is crucial for understanding the diverse challenges and solutions in cultural preservation.
Collaborate and Innovate: The project fosters collaboration among students globally to craft policy proposals that advocate for sustainable funding models, crucial for museums’, and emphasize the need for law enforcement to cross-collaborate with the cultural sector to combat illicit trafficking. By fostering deeper cooperation between museums and law enforcement, the initiative aims to enhance the capacity of both sectors in combating antiquities trafficking. This partnership will highlight the role of museums as critical stakeholders in transnational security efforts
Museums as Resources for Security: Positioning museums not just as cultural repositories, but as proactive resources in the fight against cultural property crimes. The project will explore how sustainable practices in museums can extend their role into areas of security, providing valuable intelligence and support in tracing and safeguarding artifacts.
Open Source Data Advocacy: Emphasizing the critical role of transparent data in tracing and safeguarding artifacts, the initiative advocates for the development of open-source data collectives, a vital tool underutilized due to the complexities of antiquities.
