The first episode of #TRANSITIONPodcast features Ana Carvalho in conversation with Professor Gianfilippo Terribili from Sapienza University of Rome, who has been researching the cultural heritage of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq for more than twenty years. The episode explores the main threats facing the region’s heritage, from climate change and conflict to looting and urban expansion, while highlighting the importance of collaboration with local authorities and communities.