The Terra 2026 World Congress in Al Ain is the 14th edition which will be organised by Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (UAE) with the main theme “Managing Change in Earthen Cultural Landscapes”. This is the first time it will be hosted in the Arab region, and it will take place from 13 to 16 April 2026.
The Terra World Congress is a well-known worldwide meeting whose themes relate to the study and conservation of earthen architectural, archaeological and cultural landscape heritage, as well as contemporary earthen architecture. It is organised under the aegis of ICOMOS – ISCEAH, the International Scientific Committee on Earthen Architectural Heritage.
The four-day program will feature talks, posters, digital material, side-events and activities, that showcase the most recent findings and best practices in the study and conservation of earthen heritage. Sessions covering technical knowledge, management issues, methodology, research advancements, case studies, and best practice guidelines will be covered in the programme.
More information: http://terraalain2026.ae
Main theme: Managing Change in Earthen Cultural Landscapes
Themes
Theme 1: Transmitting Earthen Heritage and Architecture
- Sub Theme 1: Celebrating Earthen Heritage and Earthen Communities
- Sub Theme 2: Reviving Earthen Heritage Through Education and Research
- Sub Theme 3: Promoting Earthen Architecture and its Benefits
- Sub Theme 4: Documenting, Transferring and Teaching Know-How in Earthen Architecture
Theme 2: Safeguarding Earthen Cultural Landscapes
- Sub Theme 1: Understanding ECLs and Their Local Traditions
- Sub Theme 2: Identification and Documentation of ECLs
- Sub Theme 3: Approaches to Conservation for ECLs and Earthen Buildings
- Sub Theme 4: Management Frameworks for ECLs
Theme 3: Innovations in Earthen Architecture
- Sub Theme 1: Innovations in Conservation, Materials, Techniques and Practices
- Sub Theme 2: Adaptive Re-use of Earthen Architecture
- Sub Theme 3: Promoting Creativity in New Earthen Architecture Design and Cultural Landscapes
Theme 4: Resilience to Vulnerabilities of Earthen Cultural Landscapes
- Sub Theme 1: Regulations for Earthen Building Practices and conservation of earthen heritage
- Sub Theme 2: Impacts of Climate Change and Natural Hazards on Earthen Cultural Landscapes
- Sub Theme 3: Challenges in Armed Conflict Areas in Earthen Cultural Landscapes
Key Dates
25th January 2025: Abstract submission Portal will be opened.
13th April 2025: Deadline for Abstract submission.
23rd April 2023: Extension of the deadline for Abstract submission
1st June 2025: Abstract acceptance (full paper submissions will start)
30th November 2025: Deadline for Full papers submission.
14th TERRA Congress from 13 to 16 April 2026.
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