IRCI is currently calling for collaborators to conduct case studies for its new project ‘Research on ICH Contributing to SDGs: Intangible Cultural Heritage and Ecosystems’ starting in April 2026.

The case study will be conducted on practical initiatives for safeguarding landscapes recognized for natural heritage or protected ecosystems (including UNESCO-designated sites such as Biosphere reserves and Geoparks). It should be also a collaborative effort with local communities in the Asia-Pacific region to safeguard their natural heritage by mobilizing intangible cultural heritage (ICH).

Please refer to the instructions for a detailed description of this call and its qualifications, and then download the application form.

The deadline for submitting application form is 30 January 2026.

Please contact IRCI (irci@nich.go.jp) for any queries concerning this call.