Summary

The ICA has officially released the Japanese translation of *Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness: A Manual for Protecting Archives*, a comprehensive guide designed to aid organizations safeguarding their records. This translation expands on the original English manual, ensuring that professionals in various archives worldwide can understand and apply this vital strategy for disaster recovery and archival protection. While the English version focuses on general principles and international standards, this Japanese edition provides critical insights into local administrative contexts and specific regulations governing archival documentation. The initiative is supported by the International Council for Archives and the Disaster Relief Fund, aiming to foster stronger global networks for managing critical historical records efficiently during crises. By making this technical material accessible in multiple languages, the project ensures that specialized knowledge regarding disaster preparedness reaches diverse regions more rapidly and effectively, directly contributing to the organization's mission of safeguarding the future of archives for international users.

Title

International Council on Archives

Description

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.

Keywords

archives, programme, international, events, news, week, governance, professional, commission, funding, disaster, fund, member, support, management, access, network

NS Lookup

A 192.124.249.179

Dates

Created 2026-04-11

Updated 2026-04-14

Summarized 2026-04-14