Later this month, guardians of the world’s cultural treasures will meet in Salzburg, Austria, to explore global themes related to conservation and preservation and develop recommendations for protecting collections around the world.

By Madhusree Chatterjee

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The tropical climate, which encourages insects, is a big stumbling block in the conservation of Kerala’s tangible cultural heritage, says a prominent Australian conservationist of Indian origin who is against the use of chemicals to kills pests in museums.

“Places like Kerala are rich in culture but do not have the necessary expertise to preserve it,” Vinod Daniel, a native of Chennai who is chairman of AusHeritage, told IANS here.

AusHeritage Chairman Vinod Daniel with the Chief Justice of India Mr. K. G. Balakrishnan during his visit to Sydney, August 09

Two Australian heritage management specialists shared their conservation management expertise with Museum professionals from Kerala at a workshop organized by the Centre for Heritage Studies, Cochin.

AusHeritage’s Vinod Daniel (Chair), Heather Mansell and Kristin Phillips met with Mrs. Priyanka Gandhi.

AusHeritage Chair Vinod Daniel and member Heather Mansell, speak at the Opening of the Workshop for Kerala Museums.

AusHeritage Chair Vinod Daniel and Board Members Bruce Pettman, Heather Mansell and Ian Cook met with Mr. Rahul Gandhi in Sydney.

AusHeritage was invited to attend the 44th Meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information held in the Philippines in July.

ASI Workshop stresses strategy to preserve museum collections.

‘As India’s rapid development continues, greater emphasis will be placed on the preservation of its cultural heritage.