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Tuesday, 27 September 2016
Timbuktu Trial: "A major step towards peace and reconciliation in Mali"
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has recognized Ahmed Al-Faqi Al-Mahdi guilty of war crime and has sentenced him to 9 years in prison for his ... -
Tuesday, 27 September 2016
Director of World Heritage Centre’s message on World Tourism Day 2016
With almost 1.2 billion people travelling abroad each year, tourism has become a powerful economic sector, a passport to prosperity, dialogue and ... -
Tuesday, 27 September 2016
UNESCO’s Culture Conventions more important than ever
Destruction of cultural heritage has reached unprecedented levels. In light of this, and culture’s unique contribution to peace and sustainable ... -
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 winner of the Heritage Heroes award was announced on 4 September 2016 at the 2016 IUCN World Conservation Congress in Hawaii, USA. The Director of ... -
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 ... -
Tuesday, 30 August 2016
UNESCO Director-General welcomes creation of world’s largest marine protected area
UNESCO Director-General, Irina Bokova, welcomed the establishment by the President of the United States, Mr. Barack Obama, of the largest nature ... -
Tuesday, 30 August 2016
UNESCO Director-General Participates in the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Hawaii
The Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, will undertake a mission to Honolulu (USA) from 1st September to 3rd September to participate in the ... -
Friday, 26 August 2016
Director-General of UNESCO expresses solidarity with the people of Myanmar after earthquake in Bagan
25 August – The Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, has expressed her profound sympathy to the government and people of Myanmar after the ... -
Wednesday, 24 August 2016
Guardians of the world’s ocean icons convene in Galapagos to chart sustainable future
Paris, France – From 27-31 August 2016, managers from the 49 marine sites on UNESCO’s World Heritage List will convene in the Galapagos Islands to ... -
Tuesday, 23 August 2016
UNESCO Director-General welcomes opening of trial on the destruction of heritage in Timbuktu
UNESCO today welcomed the opening of the hearings of the case of Ahmad Al Faqi Al Mahdi before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague for ... -
Tuesday, 9 August 2016
Director of World Heritage Centre meets with Minister for Culture of Gabon
The Director of the Centre met with the Minister for Culture, Arts and Civic Education of Gabon Ms. Paulette Mengue M’OWONO and her team to discuss ... -
Friday, 5 August 2016
Nepal’s museums re-opening post-earthquake
Just over one year ago, on 25 April 2015, Nepal was devastated by an earthquake and its subsequent aftershocks. This natural disaster heavily damaged ... -
Thursday, 4 August 2016
Director of World Heritage Centre attends World Heritage inscription ceremony in India
The Director of the World Heritage Centre, Dr.Mechtild Rössler, attended a ceremony on the occasion of the new inscriptions from India on the World ... -
Wednesday, 3 August 2016
UNESCO and Bhutan launch two-year project for South Asian Cultural Landscape Initiatives
On 3 August 2016, the Director of the World Heritage Centre and the Home and Cultural Affairs Secretary of Bhutan, Mr Sonam Topgay, launched a two ... -
Wednesday, 3 August 2016
World Heritage in the High Seas: An Idea Whose Time has Come
Paris, 3 August- Sunken coral islands, floating rainforests, giant undersea volcanoes or even spires of rock resembling sunken cities: none of these ... -
Wednesday, 27 July 2016
UNESCO Ramallah Office and the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities celebrate the inscription of two Palestinian World Heritage sites
On Wednesday 20 July 2016, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (MoTA) and the municipalities of Bethlehem and Battir organized an official ... -
Tuesday, 26 July 2016
The 40th session of the World Heritage Committee to continue at UNESCO’s Headquarters from 24 to 26 October 2016
By Decision 40 COM 17, the World Heritage Committee, decided to continue the work of its 40th session at UNESCO’s Headquarters in the course of ... -
Tuesday, 26 July 2016
In Memoriam: Luc Hoffmann
The World Heritage Centre has learned with great sadness of the recent passing of Luc Hoffmann, a pioneer in nature conservation whose impact touched ... -
Monday, 25 July 2016
Partners for World Heritage meet in Istanbul during 40th Committee Session
A World Heritage partners’ event and panel discussion took place on the 15th of July in Istanbul sponsored by the Korean National Commission for ... -
Thursday, 21 July 2016
Enjoy the UNESCO Dolomites on Google Maps Street View
The UNESCO Dolomites Foundation is the first Italian organisation to sign up to the Google Trekker Loan Program, so from today it will be possible to ... -
Sunday, 17 July 2016
Polish city of Kraków to host 2017 World Heritage Committee session
Istanbul, Turkey, 17 July—The World Heritage Committee, meeting in Istanbul, Turkey from 10 to 17 July with Ambassador, Director General of Cultural ... -
Sunday, 17 July 2016
Eight new sites inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List
Istanbul, Turkey 17 July—The World Heritage Committee, on the last afternoon of its 40th session which opened on 10 July, inscribed eight new sites on ... -
Sunday, 17 July 2016
Four new sites inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List
Istanbul, Turkey, 17 July—The World Heritage Committee this morning inscribed four new sites on the World Heritage List: the transnational serial site ... -
Saturday, 16 July 2016
40th World Heritage Committee session resumes for one day on Sunday 17 July
The 40th session of the World Heritage Committee will resume on Sunday 17 July at Istanbul Congress Center, with a Bureau meeting at 9 am, followed by ... -
Friday, 15 July 2016
Five sites inscribed on World Heritage List
Istanbul, Turkey, 15 July—The World Heritage Committee inscribed five new sites on the World Heritage List this afternoon. One of the new sites, a ... -
Friday, 15 July 2016
Four sites inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List
Istanbul, Turkey, 15 July—The World Heritage Committee, meeting for its 40th session since 10 July, this morning inscribed four new sites in China, ... -
Thursday, 14 July 2016
Libya’s five World Heritage sites put on List of World Heritage in Danger
Istanbul, Turkey, 14 July—The World Heritage Committee today placed the five World Heritage sites of Libya on the List of World Heritage in Danger ... -
Wednesday, 13 July 2016
Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz, Uzbekistan, added to List of World Heritage in Danger
Istanbul, Turkey, 13 July — The World Heritage Committee has decided to add Uzbekistan’s Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz to the List of World Heritage ... -
Wednesday, 13 July 2016
Historical Monuments of Mtskheta, Georgia, removed from List of World Heritage in Danger
Istanbul, Turkey, 13 July—The World Heritage Committee has decided to remove Georgia’s Historical Monuments of Mtskheta site from the List of World ... -
Wednesday, 13 July 2016
Mali’s Old Towns of Djenné on List of World Heritage in Danger
Istanbul, Turkey, 13 July—The World Heritage Committee has added the Old Towns of Djennéthe List of World Heritage in Danger due to insecurity, which ... -
Sunday, 10 July 2016
World Heritage Committee opens in Istanbul
Istanbul, 10 July - The 40th session of the World Heritage Committee opened today in Istanbul (Turkey) under the chairmanship of Lale Ülker, ... -
Sunday, 10 July 2016
Turkish musician Kudsi Ergüner named UNESCO Artist for Peace
Istanbul, July 10 - The Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, today appointed Turkish musician Kudsi Ergüner, UNESCO Artist for Peace, at a ... -
Tuesday, 5 July 2016
[in French only] Bakonirina Rakotomamonjy : La terre à la reconquête de l'architecture
[in French only] Il faudrait construire 90 000 logements par jour, d’ici à 2030, pour répondre aux besoins de 3 milliards de personnes selon ... -
Monday, 4 July 2016
UNESCO unites staff and stakeholders from World Heritage sites and MAB reserves in Tanzania to raise capacities in business planning and proposal writing
From 23-25 June 2016, UNESCO brought together site managers from natural and cultural heritage sites in Tanzania, which are recognized as World ... -
Thursday, 30 June 2016
Satellite imagery helps monitor cultural heritage sites under threat
Cultural heritage around the world suffers from intentional attacks, collateral damage, looting and the effects of natural disasters. Reaching ... -
Thursday, 30 June 2016
Risk preparedness training workshop “Building Resilience of World Heritage Properties” at the Brandberg National Monument Area (Namibia)
This workshop is part of UNESCO’s ongoing efforts to address the priorities of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting for the Africa region, which ... -
Monday, 27 June 2016
Winners announced: #OurWorldHeritage Instagram Competition
The World Heritage Centre is pleased to announce the winners of the #OurWorldHeritage photo and story competition. The Instagram campaign aimed to ... -
Monday, 27 June 2016
World Heritage Committee to meet in Istanbul, Turkey, 10 to 20 July
The World Heritage Committee will examine proposals to inscribe 29 sites on UNESCO’s World Heritage List during its 40th session (10 to 20 July), ... -
Thursday, 23 June 2016
South Sudan ratifies the World Heritage Convention
On 9 March 2016, the Government of the Republic of South Sudan officially deposited its instrument of ratification of the Convention concerning the ... -
Tuesday, 21 June 2016
State of Conservation of the World Heritage Property “Historic Centre of Vienna”
Over the last several weeks, the World Heritage Centre has received numerous messages from citizens and NGOs expressing their concerns regarding the ... -
Tuesday, 14 June 2016
UNESCO Director-General addresses the Europe Lecture 2016 on heritage protection as a security issue
“The destruction of heritage is inseparable from the persecution of people. This is why we consider the protection of cultural heritage today as far ... -
Monday, 13 June 2016
The Government of South Sudan prepares its World Heritage Tentative List
Following South Sudan’s ratification of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention in January 2016, UNESCO organized a technical workshop from 8 to 13 June ... -
Monday, 13 June 2016
2016 State of conservation reports now available online
At its 40th session to be held in Istanbul, Turkey, from 10 to 20 July 2016, the World Heritage Committee will examine the state of conservation of a ... -
Saturday, 11 June 2016
UNESCO’s Director-General condemns the Destruction of Nabu Temple
UNESCO’s Director-General condemns the Destruction of Nabu Temple in Nimrud “The recent destruction of Nabu Temple is a new deliberate attack against ... -
Wednesday, 8 June 2016
World Oceans Day: Healthy Oceans – Healthy Planet
We are living in a time of unprecedented change. As we celebrate our marine treasures this World Oceans Day, we at UNESCO are also reflecting on the ... -
Monday, 6 June 2016
The Ngorongoro Declaration: A major breakthrough for African World Heritage and sustainable development
Experts from nearly 40 countries, including 12 outside the Africa region, gathered in Arusha (Tanzania) for the international conference "Safeguarding ... -
Monday, 6 June 2016
Inclusion of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention ratification in Somalia’s National Development Plan
Policy makers and advisors from the Federal Government of Somalia and national heritage experts met on 6 June 2016 in Mogadishu to consider the ... -
Sunday, 5 June 2016
Go Wild for Life!
Message from Ms Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of the World Environment Day, 5 June 2016 Go Wild for Life! Wildlife is an ... -
Saturday, 4 June 2016
Syrian and international experts agree on emergency measures to safeguard Syria’s heritage
Some 230 Syrian and international experts joined forces in a two-day meeting to assess damage to cultural heritage sites in Syria, develop ... -
Thursday, 2 June 2016
Director General opens Berlin expert meeting on the safeguarding of Syria's heritage
UNESCO Director-General opened the Expert meeting on the safeguarding of syria's heritage, with Maria Böhmer, Minister of State to the Foreign ... -
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
From Kabul to Rome: International experts discuss challenges for heritage and sustainability
From 25 to 27 May, an international conference entitled “Cultural Heritage and Development Initiatives: a Challenge or a Contribution to ... -
Friday, 27 May 2016
UNESCO Director General and Chief Executive Dr Abdullah Abdullah celebrate the role of Cultural heritage for the future of Afghanistan
“Keeping History Alive” a UNESCO publication on safeguarding cultural heritage in post-conflict Afghanistan was launched in Kabul’s Babur Garden H.E. ... -
Thursday, 26 May 2016
World Heritage and Tourism report shows sites at risk from climate change
Climate change is fast becoming one of the most significant risks for World Heritage sites, according to the report “World Heritage and Tourism in a ... -
Friday, 20 May 2016
Message from the Director-General of UNESCO on the occasion of 16th International Day for Biological Diversity
"The 2016 International Day for Biological Diversity is dedicated to the theme of ‘Mainstreaming Biodiversity, Sustaining People and their ... -
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
State of conservation of Alto Douro Wine Region (Portugal)
Over the last several months, the World Heritage Centre has received numerous messages, through the NGO Platform Save the Tua, from individuals ... -
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
Director-General of UNESCO deplores severe damage at Church of Saint Simeon, in northern Syria
The Director-General of UNESCO strongly condemned the severe damage caused by an air-strike to the Church of Saint Simeon, part of the UNESCO World ... -
Friday, 13 May 2016
Key Libyan and international partners unite to adopt an action plan for Libya’s heritage
Key UNESCO partners joined with the Organization to approve a new action plan to address emergency and short term interventions for the safeguarding ... -
Thursday, 12 May 2016
UNESCO holds consultations ahead of the International Expert Meeting in Berlin on Cultural Heritage in Syria
In preparation for the UNESCO experts’ meeting in Berlin (2-4 June 2016) on the safeguarding of cultural heritage in Syria, UNESCO Director General ... -
Tuesday, 10 May 2016
Message from the Director of the World Heritage Centre on World Migratory Bird Day
With the slogan “ … and when the skies fall silent?", the World Migratory Bird Day 2016 on 10 May aims to highlight the incredible numbers of ... -
Monday, 9 May 2016
[in French only] Lancement d'un projet pour renforcer l'implication des communautés locales dans la conservation du Parc du W au Niger
[in French only] Une quarantaine de personnes s'est réunie le 3 mai dernier à Niamey pour le lancement du projet de « Gestion communautaire de la ... -
Thursday, 5 May 2016
Message from Ms Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO on the occasion of African World Heritage Day
This first African World Heritage Day is very special. This is an opportunity to celebrate the wealth of Africa’s cultural and natural heritage, ... -
Friday, 29 April 2016
Increasing youth involvement in the promotion and protection of African World Heritage
The first Anglophone African Heritage Regional Youth Forum opened today on Robben Island World Heritage site in South Africa. The forum will take ... -
Friday, 29 April 2016
Cement giant vows to respect World Heritage in joint effort with IUCN and UNESCO
Building materials company CEMEX has committed to staying out of World Heritage sites and to building awareness of the need to protect them, following ... -
Friday, 29 April 2016
UNESCO Director-General condemns murder of three guards at Garamba National Park (Democratic Republic of Congo)
The Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, expressed sadness and anger after the latest violent attack of 23rd April at Garamba National Park, a ... -
Wednesday, 27 April 2016
UNESCO experts take preliminary stock of destruction in World Heritage site of Palmyra
On their return from a technical rapid assessment mission to the Palmyra yesterday, UNESCO’s experts presented their preliminary findings regarding ... -
Tuesday, 26 April 2016
International Maritime Organization approves “in principle” Particularly Sensitive Sea Area Status for Tubbataha Reefs
Following years of preparation, the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park received an “in principle” approval as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) from ... -
Monday, 25 April 2016
UNESCO rapid assessment mission to Palmyra
UNESCO has sent a Rapid Assessment Mission to the world Heritage site of Palmyra (Arab Syrian Republic), led by the Director of the World Heritage ... -
Wednesday, 20 April 2016
On Buddha’s Trail, from Lumbini to Tilaraukot
From Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova commended international efforts to combine safeguarding with the ... -
Monday, 18 April 2016
Message from the Director of the World Heritage Centre on International Day for Monuments and Sites
Every year on 18 April, ICOMOS celebrates the “International Day for Monuments and Sites”, whose establishment was approved by the 22nd UNESCO General ... -
Monday, 18 April 2016
Director-General of UNESCO condemns new destructions in the ancient city of Nineveh, Iraq (Mosul)
The Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, condemns the destruction of the two historic gates of Mesqa and Adad, and parts of the old ramparts of ... -
Sunday, 17 April 2016
On anniversary of Nepal earthquake, a new partnership for heritage
Saying that culture bears the soul of the Nepalese people, UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova launched a new project for the rehabilitation of the ... -
Saturday, 16 April 2016
UNESCO Executive Board unanimous to protect Palmyra and other Syrian heritage
The 199th session of UNESCO Executive Board unanimously adopted a decision regarding UNESCO’s role in “safeguarding and preservation Palmyra and other ... -
Wednesday, 13 April 2016
UNESCO reiterates call for unity and coordination to protect Syrian Cultural Heritage
In the context of the ongoing destruction and rapidly evolving situation of World Heritage sites in the Syrian Arab Republic, UNESCO held several ... -
Tuesday, 12 April 2016
Strengthening the role of local communities in the management and conservation of World Heritage Sites
A regional workshop for strengthening the role of local communities in the management and conservation of World Heritage sites was held from March 27 ... -
Monday, 11 April 2016
Irina Bokova participates in the Smithsonian Academy discussion on Cultural Heritage under attack
The Director General of UNESCO took part in a High Level event on the protection of cultural heritage organized by the Smithsonian Institution, the ... -
Thursday, 7 April 2016
Cycle of Regional Thematic Consultations on sustainable management of the World Heritage properties of religious interest
On 18 February 2016, the participants in the first Thematic Expert Consultation meeting on sustainable management of World Heritage properties of ... -
Wednesday, 6 April 2016
UNESCO World Heritage Centre calls for united action to protect vulnerable sites
Mechtild Rössler, Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, acknowledges the great efforts of those engaged for World Heritage protection, and ... -
Sunday, 27 March 2016
UNESCO Director-General and President Vladimir Putin discuss the protection of Palmyra's cultural heritage
Following the liberation of Palmyra, the Director-General of UNESCO, Ms Irina Bokova, discussed with HE Mr Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian ... -
Friday, 25 March 2016
UNESCO Director-General welcomes the liberation of Palmyra
"I welcome the liberation of the Palmyra archeological site, martyr city inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, which carries the memory of ... -
Monday, 21 March 2016
Reactive Monitoring Mission to The Sundarbans World Heritage property (Bangladesh)
As requested by the World Heritage Committee at its 39th session in 2015 (Bonn, Germany), a joint Reactive Monitoring Mission involving the UNESCO ... -
Friday, 18 March 2016
Director of UNESCO World Heritage Centre meets with Moldovan Minister of Culture
The Minister of Culture from the Republic of Moldova, Ms Monica Babuc, visited the World Heritage Centre on 17 March 2016 to discuss with the ... -
Tuesday, 15 March 2016
New partnership will shed light on impact from fisheries on World Heritage marine sites
Today, more than 30% of World Heritage marine sites struggle with unsustainable fisheries. Addressing this challenge has been a core focus of the ... -
Tuesday, 15 March 2016
Director of UNESCO Heritage Division deplores fatal attacks at African World Heritage sites
On 12 and 13 March, four checkpoints in the central sector of the Virunga National Park World Heritage site located in the Democratic Republic of the ... -
Friday, 11 March 2016
Director of UNESCO World Heritage Centre meets with Secretary General of Europa Nostra
On 8 March the Director of the World Heritage Centre, Mechtild Rossler, met with Sneška Mihailović, Secretary General of Europa Nostra to discuss ... -
Thursday, 10 March 2016
UNESCO and French and Swiss heritage professionals stand up for the safeguarding of Syrian heritage
Syria possesses a cultural heritage of exceptional richness. Since 2011, this heritage has been seriously affected by conflict in the country, with ... -
Tuesday, 8 March 2016
Message from Ms Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of the International Women’s Day
2015 saw countries across the world agree on the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Climate Change Agreement. For UNESCO, ... -
Tuesday, 8 March 2016
Call for submissions: The World's Best Preservation Ideas
Even before the World Heritage Convention of 1972, American historic preservationists understood their work in a worldwide context. Just over fifty ... -
Monday, 7 March 2016
Women on the frontline, protecting World Heritage
// It is increasingly recognized that culture has an essential role to play as a driver of sustainable development, contributing to the eradication ... -
Monday, 7 March 2016
Application Period for Herb Stovel Scholarship Fund Now Open
Another year of supporting our future heritage leaders The National Trust for Canada is now accepting applications for the Herb Stovel Scholarship ... -
Thursday, 3 March 2016
Consultancy contract: technical assistance on nature conservation in the elaboration of a management planning document
Procurement notice: consultancy contract to provide technical assistance to Albanian authorities in the elaboration of a management plan or other ... -
Thursday, 3 March 2016
Consultancy contract: technical assistance on cultural heritage for the elaboration of a management planning document
Procurement notice: consultancy contract to provide technical assistance to Albanian authorities in the elaboration of a management plan or other ... -
Wednesday, 2 March 2016
UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea partners with the UNESCO World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism Programme at the ITB Berlin
Under the motto “Protection, Prosperity and Conservation”, the Wadden Sea World Heritage and the UNESCO World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism ... -
Tuesday, 1 March 2016
Cyclone Winston Hits Fiji and its World Heritage Property
A severe tropical cyclone struck the Island Nation of Fiji in late February 2016, causing catastrophic destruction and human loss. It is with great ... -
Monday, 29 February 2016
UNESCO and ICRC partner on the protection of culture heritage in the event of armed conflict
UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Peter Maurer, signed a partnership ... -
Monday, 29 February 2016
Danger Listed site Belize Barrier Reef gets visionary integrated management plan
Earlier this week, the Government of Belize adopted its first Integrated Coastal Zone management plan—a blueprint for sustainable use of its rich ... -
Friday, 26 February 2016
Marine scientists gather in Paris to explore World Heritage potential in the Arctic
Marine science experts from around the world gathered at UNESCO’s Headquarters in a two-day working meeting to explore possible new marine World ... -
Wednesday, 24 February 2016
Call for papers (CLOSED) - International Conference: Safeguarding African World Heritage as a Driver of Sustainable Development
Proposals are now being accepted for presentation at the International Conference entitled ‘African World Heritage as a Driver of Sustainable ... -
Wednesday, 24 February 2016
Tour Guiding Manual for the Kasubi Tombs World Heritage site in Uganda published
Thanks to the generous financing of a Japan Funds-in-Trust project to UNESCO for ‘Technical and financial assistance for the reconstruction of ... -
Monday, 22 February 2016
UNESCO and the European Commission join hands in promoting cultural routes for sustainable development
UNESCO and the European Commission are launching a project to develop cultural routes that would benefit from the power of World Heritage sites to ... -
Friday, 19 February 2016
Reactive Monitoring Mission to the Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta World Heritage property (Pakistan)
As requested by the World Heritage Committee at its 39th session in 2015 (Bonn, Germany), a joint World Heritage Centre and ICOMOS (International ... -
Friday, 19 February 2016
UNESCO to dispatch mission to Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore World Heritage property (Pakistan)
The World Heritage Committee at its 38th session (Doha, 2014) requested the State Party of Pakistan to submit to the World Heritage Centre, by 1st ... -
Friday, 19 February 2016
UNESCO and Italy sign agreement establishing a centre on cultural heritage, cultural policies and development
Irina Bokova, the Director-General of UNESCO, and Paolo Gentiloni, Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, have signed an ... -
Friday, 19 February 2016
Annual Report 2015 World Heritage Marine Programme
The World Heritage Marine Programme is pleased to announce the release of its annual report, 2015: A Year in Review. Looking back on the past twelve ... -
Friday, 19 February 2016
Call for proposal for the evaluation of the Lucio Costa Regional Heritage Management Training Centre UNESCO Category 2 Centre
The main objectives of this evaluation are to assess the Centre’s performance with respect to its objectives and functions, as specified in the ... -
Friday, 19 February 2016
UNESCO Director-General calls on all parties to protect Yemeni heritage
“I am sincerely distressed by the recent attacks against cultural heritage in Yemen. These attacks increase the human suffering and deprive the people ... -
Thursday, 18 February 2016
Launch of the publication 'World Heritage in Europe Today'
World Heritage attracts and fascinates: media around the world publish thousands of articles about it every year and countries invest a great deal of ... -
Thursday, 18 February 2016
Steps to Enhance Cooperation Among the Seven Biodiversity-related Conventions Identified in Geneva
Geneva, 18 February 2016 - Official Representatives of the Parties to seven global biodiversity-related conventions[1] met at the United Nations ... -
Wednesday, 17 February 2016
Call for participation: World Heritage Youth Forum 2016 At the Crossroads of Multi-Layered Heritage
As part of the 40th session of the World Heritage Committee and in the framework of the UNESCO World Heritage Education Programme, the Turkish ... -
Wednesday, 17 February 2016
UNESCO mourns passing of Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Paris, 16 February, 2016 - UNESCO Director-General, Ms Irina Bokova, expressed her deep sadness at the passing today of Mr Boutros Boutros-Ghali, ... -
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
Just Published for Comments: Draft Baseline Assessment report on the Lake Ohrid region in Albania
The draft Baseline Assessment report prepared under the coordination of ICOMOS and IUCN ECARO has been published for comments as part of the project ... -
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
Consultancy contract: Drafting of a Local Plan for Integrated Solid Waste Management
Procurement notice: consultancy contract to lead the drafting of a Local Plan for Integrated Solid Waste Management in Pogradec Municipality, Lake ... -
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
Italy creates a UNESCO Emergency Task Force for Culture
Paris, 15 February—UNESCO’s Director-General, Irina Bokova, and the Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Paolo Gentiloni, will sign an agreement on ...
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