Events

1. Abstracts or poster should be submitted electronically to: wh-info@unesco.org. and 2009seminar@fuuh.upv.es before 30 October 2008 and should include the following information: a. Author’s name, title and qualifications ;b. title of paper or poster;c. E-mail address;d. telephone number and fax number;e. institution name and complete postal address;f. abstract (500 words maximum) or ...

Every year the Marc de Montalembert Foundation offers a grant of 7,000 Euros to enable the implementation of projects furthering the knowledge and understanding of Mediterrean cultures. To apply for the 2009 Marc de Montalembert grant candidates should send a project outline along with a request for an application form to: Fondation Marc de Montalembert,Fondation de France40, Avenue Hoche ...

The UNESCO-VOCATIONS PATRIMOINE Fellowships for World Heritage Site Managers Programme aims to reinforce the capacity of professionals currently working or intending to work in the near future, in the management, conservation and development of a World Heritage property.Launched in January 2006, the Fellowships are made possible as a result of an innovative public-private partnership between ...

VSMM2008, The 14th International Conference on Virtual Systems and Multimedia: Digital Heritage 2.0 A joint event for the exchange and sharing of know-how in the areas of Cultural Heritage (CH) and Information & Communication Technology (ICT) focusing on Multimedia Technologies, Computer Graphics and digital documentation/preservation in Cultural Heritage (Multilingua, Multimedia ...

[in French only] Les sixièmes rencontres des sites français du patrimoine mondial se tiendront les 16 et 17 octobre 2008 au Havre. Selon la tradition de ces rencontres, une journée thématique sera l’occasion d’échanger les expériences de terrain et d’approfondir des questions spécifiques aux sites inscrits sur la Liste du ...

The 6th annual French World Heritage Sites meeting will be held in October. On the 16th October the meeting will focus on the theme of "Urbanism, modern and contemporary architecture" and will include two roundtable discussions:  « Urbanism and World Heritage » and « Valuation of modern architecture ».  This thematic day will allow sites' managers to ...

In the framework of the World Heritage Pacific 2009 Programme, which was approved by the World Heritage Committee in 2004, a Pacific Islands World Heritage Workshop was held from 13 to 17 October 2008 in Cairns, Australia. The Workshop gathered, which benefited financial support from Australia and the World Heritage Fund,  as many as 80 participants including representatives from 14 Pacific ...

More than 8,000 of the world’s leading decision makers in sustainable development: from governments, NGOs, business, the UN and academia. Together in one place for 10 days: to debate, share, network, learn, commit, vote and decide. The objective: ideas, action and solutions for a diverse and sustainable world. Four Aliances workshops will have a focus on the World Heritage ...

2nd International Conference of the Alliance of World Heritage Cultural Landscapes on "Spirit of Place and Development" Following the establishment of the Alliance of World Heritage Cultural Landscapes at the 1st International Conference held in Aranjuez, Spain, in December 2007 (http://www.aranjuezcultural.es/red/index.htm), this 2nd conference is designed to focus on the ...

The 16th General Assembly and International Scientific Symposium of ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) will take place in Québec City from 29 September to 4 October 2008. The Symposium theme is "Finding the Spirit of Place". We have identified four tracks or sub-themes for thought and discussion.Re-thinking spirit and placeKey words: material culture theory, ...

Traveling Exhibition: Between heaven and earth: Mont-Saint-Michel and sacred mountains of the world. In many civilizations, humankind has chosen extraordinary mountainous areas to establish sanctuaries lost between heaven and earth. Some of these places have been inscribed on the World Heritage List and are the focus of a project by photographer, author and lecturing professor Jean-Michel ...

architectural heritage cultural landscapes works of art and collections of artistic and historic significance archaeological sites industrial and engineering heritage Call for Entries Categories:Outstanding achievements in the field of heritage conservation and enhancement will be awarded in the following categories: 1. Conservation2. Research3. Dedicated Service by Individuals or ...