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The World Heritage Torch Run Association is partner of UNESCO since August 2009. Its objective is to transmit the messages of UNESCO through the music and the actions of the UNESCO Artist for Peace, Missa JOHNOUCHI, in the form of joint project with the World Heritage Centre. The label " World Heritage Torch-Run Concert " makes it possible to better understand the approach ...

NetherlandsFunds-in-Trust The UNESCO/Netherlands Funds-in-Trust (NFiT) co-operation to support the World Heritage Centre was established in 2001 by the Netherlands Ministry of Education, Culture and Sciences with the aim of reinforcing the implementation of the 1972 "Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage". Under this Funds-in-Trust ...

The Centre cooperates closely with the biodiversity related Conventions, individually and also through the mechanism of the Biodiversity Liaison Group (BLG). The BLG is composed of the Heads of the Secretariats of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Ramsar Convention, the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), the Convention on International Trade in ...

The FGEF is a bilateral fund which was set up in 1994 by the French government following the Rio Summit. It aims to promote a stronger international cooperation in the sustainable development projects in developing and transition countries. It subsidizes, through development operations, the preservation of the major equilibriums of our planetconcerning: climate ...

Government of Norway © Shutterstock / Andrei Armiagov / West Norwegian Fjords Since 2019, Norway has been among the top donors to UNESCO and the World Heritage Fund, allowing predictable and long-term support to safeguarding of World Heritage. These activities enhance management of threatened UNESCO-listed sites notably in Africa and contribute to sustainable ...

Earthwatch Institute is a non-governmental organization, whose goal is to support scientific research and conservation through networks of cooperation and volunteer assistance. In May 2004, the World Heritage Centre and the UK-based European branch of Earthwatch Institute, signed a partnership to promote the World Heritage Convention and reinforce field research on World ...

Principles of the agreement Signed in 1997, the Co-operation Agreement between UNESCO and the Government of France for the protection and enhancement of the monumental, urban and natural heritage was established to enhance understanding of cultural and natural heritage, to encourage the integration of the preservation of heritage in urban and territorial development ...

Publishing for Development (PFD) is a privately held publishing and events business which specialises in working with UN agencies, intergovernmental organisations and international associations.  PFD publishes UNESCO’s official quarterly publication World Heritage in partnership with the World Heritage Centre, and is responsible for production, design, translations, ...

The objective of the partnership between the World Heritage Centre and "La Monnaie de Paris" has been to develop a series of coins with a view to raising awareness about World Heritage. The first series launched in 2007 showcase the Great Wall of China. The following yearly agreements showcase the Grand Canyon, USA; The Kremlin, Federation of Russia; the Taj Mahal, India, ...

Government of Flanders(Kingdom of Belgium) cover Photo © Elizabeth Rauer As part of the General Trust Fund (FUT) with UNESCO, the Government of Flanders (Kingdom of Belgium) supports activities of the World Heritage Centre in view of enhancing the management and representativity of natural World Heritage sites, in particular marine and African sites. The ...

Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum and research complex consisting of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and nine research facilities. The Institution was established for the “increase and diffusion of knowledge” and is dedicated to the understanding and preserving humanity’s cultural heritage, encouraging ...

The challenge Our cultural and natural heritage are irreplaceable sources of life as well as sources of inspiration for present and future generations. Reaching the largest public possible is key to promoting World Heritage values and preserving our heritage. The response As a public broadcaster NHK (Nippon Hoso Kyokai, or Japan Broadcasting Corporation in English) focuses ...

The Australian Government established a Fund-in-Trust with the objective to support, through UNESCO, activities related to the World Heritage Convention in the Asia-Pacific region. These include the identification, conservation and presentation of World Heritage properties, with a particular priority to projects in the Pacific region, still one of the least represented on ...

The Belgian Government established a Funds-in-Trust.Government of BelgiumGovernment of BelgiumGouvernement de la BelgiquePublic

HISTORY® Photo: © HISTORY® UNESCO's World Heritage Centre and HISTORY® have partnered to increase awareness about heritage preservation worldwide and to promote education about World Heritage. New pedagogical approaches were developed to mobilize young people to participate actively in the promotion of World Heritage sites, about the history and traditions of ...

The heritage-related Cooperation Agreement between the Kingdom of Spain and UNESCO was signed in Paris on 18 April 2002 by Mr Francisco Villar, Spanish Ambassador and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, and the Director-General of UNESCO, Mr Koïchiro Matsuura. Spain adopted the World Heritage Convention in May 1982 and, with the signing of the Cooperation Agreement, reaffirmed ...

The United Nations Foundation (UNF) is a public charity supporting the goals and objectives of the Charter of United Nations by building and implementing public-private partnerships and promoting various actions. Since 1998, UNF has had a cooperation agreement with the United Nations to achieve the objectives of the Charter of United Nations through innovative, ...

The Italian government and UNESCO have entered into a joint agreement to enhance their cooperation within the framework of the 1972 Convention Concerning the Protection of the Cultural and Natural Heritage. The aim of the agreement is to reinforce the effectiveness of the World Heritage Convention, promote Global Strategy for a more representative World Heritage List, and ...

International association of Local Authorities, non-profit-making, the main purpose of UCCLA is to promote cooperation between local authorities of capitals of Portuguese-speaking countries with a view to supporting cultural, scientific and technological exchanges and enhancing the welfare of its populations.Association inter-municipale de nature internationale et sans but ...

TBS System Broadcasting Tokyo © TBS Since 1996, Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) have been working towards the promotion of the World Heritage Convention and raising awareness on the conservation of the world heritage properties’ outstanding universal value. This partnership was originally concluded between the World Heritage Centre and the National Federation of ...