
New Conservation Initiatives Recommended for Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha
Wednesday, 8 March 2017

Message of Director of World Heritage Centre on the occasion of 2017 International Women’s Day
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
The stakes are higher every day.
Crimes against wildlife have been increasing over the past years, fuelled by conflicts and the trafficking of wildlife and wildlife products. The impact is devastating on the populations of both iconic and lesser-known species. Despite a range of decisions and actions, UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and Natural World Heritage sites have not been safe from these ...
While several sources confirm the recapture of the ancient city of Palmyra from violent extremists, the Director-General of UNESCO calls for securing the archaeological site over the long term and redoubling efforts to protect Syrian heritage as a whole.
"The protection of the archaeological site of Palmyra is both a major cultural issue and an imperative for security, peace and the recovery ...
In collaboration with ICCROM, ICOMOS, AWHF and EPA, the Africa Unit of the World Heritage Centre organized a meeting of exchange and reflection on ways to strengthen involvement of local communities in the management of cultural heritage properties through concrete actions. The meeting took place at the Royal Palaces of Abomey World Heritage site in Benin on 2 and 3 March 2017. This ...
A two-day International Coordination Conference on the Safeguarding of Cultural Heritage in Liberated Areas of Iraq ended at UNESCO’s Headquarters on Friday, laying the ground for an emergency, medium and long term action plan to preserve the country’s rich, diverse millennial archaeological sites, its museums, religious heritage, and historic cities.
The Iraqi government officials and some ...

Republic of Mauritius launches a Local Economic Development Plan for Aapravasi Ghat World Heritage property
Wednesday, 22 February 2017

Netherlands Funds-in-Trust agreement extended to 2020
Friday, 17 February 2017

2016-2017 World Heritage Map Published
Friday, 10 February 2017

Director of World Heritage Centre addresses the First CCIVS Partnership Meeting
Thursday, 9 February 2017

World Wetlands Day 2017: Wetlands for Disaster Risk Reduction
Thursday, 2 February 2017

Panasonic World Heritage 2017 Calendar in paper, online and tablet PC app formats now available
Thursday, 2 February 2017

The World Heritage Convention has entered into force for Timor-Leste
Wednesday, 1 February 2017
The call for applications for the business skills training programme for protected areas in Africa is now open until 24 February 2017.
Each year, the Earth Skills Network (ESN) provides funded training in:
business planning and effective management practices and,
personal development of leadership capabilities, with
12 months of mentoring from an ESN corporate member with significant ...

Annual Newsletter 2017 - Reflecting on a year of highs and lows
Friday, 27 January 2017

UNESCO Director-General receives the Mayor of Venice
Tuesday, 24 January 2017
UNESCO received several reports and satellite imagery released today by UNITAR-UNOSAT confirming the destruction of Palmyra’s tetrapylon and parts of the theatre’s proscenium.
“This destruction is a new war crime and an immense loss for the Syrian people and for humanity,” said UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova. “This new blow against cultural heritage, just a few hours after UNESCO ...

UNESCO reports on extensive damage in first emergency assessment mission to Aleppo
Thursday, 19 January 2017

UNESCO Joins Launch of International Year of Sustainable Tourism 2017
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
