Our Collections Matter (OCM) puts the spotlight on sustainable development in the cultural sector, recognising this as an important aspiration and responsibility among museums and other collections-based organizations globally. The ICCROM programme aligns with the goals set out in the UN 2030 Agenda and embodies the same determination to make this decade one of concerted action and transformation, during which no one is left behind.
At its heart, OCM serves to reframe the activities of collection-based organizations in terms of their contribution to the UN’s overarching sustainable development goals and their respective targets, which deal with environmental, social, and economic imperatives. On a practical level, dedicated tools and training will be made available to support organizations in their efforts.
The OCM toolkit is an ideal starting point for organizations seeking information, instruction or simply inspiration. Over time, the toolkit will evolve as new resources are identified and developed, and as ICCROM learns more about the needs of users and the opportunities within the heritage sector and beyond. ICCROM invites all museums and other collections-based organizations to join in this collective journey by contacting the OCM team.
