Wednesday, 21 September 2016
World Heritage inscription of “The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier” an invitation to transnational cooperation
On 19 September 2016 at the Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine (Architectural and Heritage Centre), Paris, the representatives of seven States ...

Tuesday, 20 September 2016
UNESCO welcomes restoration of sacred gate of Sidi Yahia in Timbuktu
The sacred gate of the mosque of Sidi Yahia in Timbuktu, which bears testimony to cultural traditions dating back to the 15th century CE, was ...

Friday, 16 September 2016
Reactive Monitoring Mission to take place at Wood Buffalo National Park World Heritage property (Canada)
A joint reactive monitoring mission by the World Heritage Centre and IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) to assess the state of ...

Friday, 16 September 2016
Exhibition: Sustainable development in the Safeguarding of African World Heritage
In May/June 2016, the World Heritage Centre, in collaboration with its partners, organized a travelling exhibition displayed on the railings of UNESCO ...

Tuesday, 13 September 2016
2nd Huangshan Dialogue on UNESCO sites and climate change opens in China
The more than 1,800 UNESCO designated sites around the world – World Heritage sites, biosphere reserves and UNESCO Global Geoparks – are impacted by ...

Monday, 5 September 2016
Severe storms damage historical buildings at Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites, Islamic Republic of the Gambia
It is with great sadness and concern that the World Heritage Centre learnt of the impact of the heavy rains and windstorms of 23 August 2016 that ...

Sunday, 4 September 2016
New IUCN guidelines to harmonize management in natural areas with multiple international designations
New guidelines launched at the 2016 IUCN World Conservation Congress aim to support the management of areas recognised simultaneously under several ...

Sunday, 4 September 2016
Meet the Heritage Heroes
The Director of World Heritage Centre,  Dr.Mechtild Rössler congratulated all three World Heritage Hero nominees from Virunga National Park (DRC), ...

Friday, 2 September 2016
Director-General highlights UNESCO’s role in nature preservation at World Conservation Congress
On 1 September, the UNESCO Director-General, Ms Irina Bokova participated in the IUCN World Conservation Congress opening ceremony, in the presence of ...