ICOMOS has established scientific international committees, ISC, on various cultural heritage themes and issues. Members consist of international renowned expert specialists in each subject and designated by their own national committee. The international scientific committees are ICOMOS technical bodies. As such, they undertake research, develop conservation theory, guidelines, and charters, and foster training for better heritage conservation, promote international exchange of scientific information and carry out common projects. They elaborate their own program and submit it to the Executive Committee for approval as well as their annual report of activities.

IPHC - International Polar Heritage Committee

The IPHC was created on 1st November 2002. Its secretariat is based in Norway. Web site: http://www.polarheritage.com/