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UNESCO Headquarters Paris,For the first time after 70 years of service to the heritage of humanity, UNESCO will open its doors to the general public the weekend of the 15th and 16th of September, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the European Heritage Days.To mark this special occasion, UNESCO is launching World Heritage Journeys of the European Union- the first-ever web platform ...
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Brazil,
Administration of the falls (Argentina);
Sound pollution (helicopters);
Illegal reopening of the Colon road
,On 16 July 2000, a Brazilian pipeline importing oil from Colombia burst spilling four million litres (1.06 million gallons) of crude oil into the Barigüí River, a tributary of the Iguacú River, causing Brazil’s biggest oil spill in 25 years. The leak ...
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Genoa, Italy,MEDITERRANEO is an entrepreunerial preparation course which includes both Italian and Mediterranean learners (from countries of Northern Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia). The project is supported through co-operation between administrations, institutes, universities and companies.
Period
The training course is planned to be from June to ...
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Philippines,a) Excess exploitation of marine resources;
b) Illegal and destructive fishing.,The State of Conservation report submitted by the State Party (23 March 2006) provides a detailed account of the progress made by the Tubbataha Protected Area Management Board (TPAMB) since the last report in 2004.
In respond to problems associated to illegal fishing in the property ...
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Upstream Process
© UNESCO / Namib Sand Sea
The ability to evolve is one of the main strengths of the World Heritage Convention. While the Convention itself is essentially set in stone, the flexibility of the Operational Guidelines, through which the provisions and principles of the Convention are implemented, reflect the evolution of notions and processes and ...
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The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has released the results of its rhinoceros census in Nepal, reporting a reported 23% increase in rhino numbers in this World Heritage site since the last census taken in 2008. Numbers increased from 408 to 503. WWF reports that these numbers reflect the success of conservation efforts for this species and are a result of ...
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UNESCO will establish an observatory in Beirut (Lebanon) to monitor and assess the state of Syria’s cultural heritage. The decision was made during an international meeting of experts held at UNESCO from 26 - 28 May. The Observatory will monitor the state of buildings, artefacts and intangible cultural heritage to combat illicit trafficking and collect information to ...
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With the support of UNESCO's World Heritage Centre, TourismAfrica 2006 (10-15 September, Geneva, Switzerland) is actively raising awareness of African World Heritage. This four-day event gathers professional African and international decision-makers to advance the development of Africa's Tourism Industry, especially in the domain of sustainable tourism. The ...
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Ethiopia,
Declining populations of Walia ibex, Ethiopian wolf and other large mammal species;
Increasing human populations and livestock numbers in the park;
Agricultural encroachment;
Road construction.
,On 13 February 2014, the State Party submitted a detailed state of conservation report, which is available at https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/9/documents/. A number of ...
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The Fortress of "Kambarnbe" built in 1604, is placed in Kambambe, Province of Kwanza Norte.
This Fortress, like others, was a point of support to the conquest and penetration in angolan territory trough the Kwanza River. The occupation of Kambambe cost very much to the portugueses, on account of the resistance offered by the natives to the foreign authority.
Besides ...
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The UNESCO World Heritage Centre (WHC) learned with sadness the news of the accidental explosion that devastated the Saratoga Hotel, in Havana, on May 6, causing a significant number of losses and injuries, as well as considerable damage.
The WHC expresses its most sincere condolences to the families of the victims, to the injured and to all Cubans.
“To address this ...
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Central African Republic,
Insecurity,
poaching,
transhumance,
mining,
illegal fishing
,Although an invitation was received from the State Party in March 2004 to carry out a monitoring mission to the property, as requested by the Committee at its 27th session (UNESCO, 2003), the prevailing security situation prevented the mission from taking place. No further information ...
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The UNESCO - FFI - UNF Rapid Response Facility awarded an emergency grant to the Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania this week in response to its request for assistance in dealing with a sudden rise in the killing of elephants linked to an increase in Human / Elephant Conflicts on the border of Udzungwa Mountains National Park. The park is part of the ...
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Indonesia,
Management infrastructure development within the constraints imposed by security risks in the area (issue resolved)
Disposal of mine tailings (issue resolved)
Strategic planning and promoting Government-NGO-industry co-operation for conservation
,The WWF-Office for Sahul Bioregion is now located in Jayapura in Irian Jaya and has provided a report to IUCN ...
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Indonesia,
Earthquake (issue resolved)
Volcanic eruption (issue resolved)
,In response to the decisions made by the 35th session of the World Heritage Committee (35 COM 7B.69) the State Party provided a report outlining the implementation of the action plans and recovery efforts following the eruption of Mount Merapi in 2010. In the framework of the Safeguarding of ...
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Nepal,
Growing energy demands of the tourist industry
Growing number of tourists
Need to revise the management plan of the site
,The mission to Sagarmatha National Park was not requested by the Committee. However, IUCN discussed with the State Party the possibility of connecting the mission to Royal Chitwan National Park with a visit to Sagarmatha National Park. ...
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The theme for this World Migratory Bird Day is Sing, Fly, Soar – Like a bird!
At the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, we support natural sites around the world in their conservation efforts, which in turn supports animals in maintaining their natural behaviors in healthy habitats.
Bird song is not only enjoyable to listen to, but scientists and site managers can use it to ...
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Madagascar,There have been no previous state of conservation reports. The IUCN evaluation of 2007 mentions the following threats to the property:
a) Encroachment;
b) Fire;
c) Hunting and poaching;
d) Artisanal mining;
e) Illegal logging;,On 23 March 2009, the World Heritage Centre received information from the Post-Conflict and Disaster management Branch of the United ...
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Key UNESCO partners joined with the Organization to approve a new action plan to address emergency and short term interventions for the safeguarding of Libya’s cultural heritage following a three-day international expert meeting in the Tunisian capital this week.
Organized with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Libya and in close cooperation with the Department of ...
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Ecuador,
heavy poaching of wildlife,
illegal livestock grazing,
encroachment along the Park's perimeter,
unplanned road construction.
,Summary of previous deliberations:
Twenty-second session of the Committee – paragraph number VII.5. Twenty-third session of the Bureau – paragraph number IV.4
New information: In response to the invitation of the twenty-third session of ...
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A severe tropical cyclone struck the Island Nation of Fiji in late February 2016, causing catastrophic destruction and human loss.
It is with great sadness that the World Heritage Centre learnt of the tropical cyclone storm that struck Fiji, and wishes to express its deepest sympathy for the human losses as well as for the material damages caused by Cyclone Winston. ...
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UNESCO Headquarters and Online,Enhancing engagement in the World Heritage Reactive Monitoring process
UNESCO World Heritage Centre, ICCROM and IUCN, under the World Heritage Leadership Programme, are pleased to announce that the 7th edition of the World Heritage Site Managers’ Forum (WHSM25) will be organised in conjunction with the session of the World Heritage Committee. ...
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On 17 June 2013, in the context of the 37th Session of the World Heritage Committee in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, the Director-General, Irina Bokova, took part in the Round Table of African Ministers, organized by UNESCO and the African World Heritage Fund and attended by over 100 participants.
Ministers from Namibia, Tanzania, Chad, Mali, Kenya, Cape Verde, and Cameroun ...
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Colombia,a) Armed conflict;
b) Illegal extraction of natural resources;
c) Lack of control of management agency. ,Since the time of this inscription of this property in 1994 there have threats to its integrity due to increased deforestation in the region surrounding the property and potential threats associated to the construction of a proposed road through Los ...
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Ethiopia,Agricultural Pressure; Logging; Poaching/Hunting; Lack of capacity in conservation techniques; Lack of management mechanism (including legislation); Lack of monitoring system; Lack of human or financial resources; Lack of institution coordination,At the time of the preparation of the document, the State Party had not submitted the report requested by the Committee ...
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The project for the reinstallation of Aksum Obelisk (Stela 2) is completed UNESCO has completed the engineering design for the reinstallation of the Aksum Obelisk (Stela 2). The design was developed by the Italian engineer Prof Giorgio Croci (Director of Studio Croci & Associati) who was also in charge of the dismantling of Stela 2 in Rome and of its air transportation ...
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Ethiopia,a) Declining populations of Walia ibex, Ethiopian wolf and other large mammal species;
b) Increasing human populations and livestock numbers in the park;
c) Agricultural encroachment;
d) Road construction.,On 15 March 2013, the State Party submitted a comprehensive report on the state of conservation of the property, addressing remaining corrective measures ...
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The Ecuadorian National Environmental Fund's "Galápagos Invasive Species" account received a major injection of US$2.19 million on March 18 under the framework of the UNESCO-World Heritage Centre/United Nations Foundation project for the management of invasive species at this globally recognized World Heritage site. The Fund, which was established in 2007 with support ...
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The 30th session of the World Heritage Committee, chaired by Ina Marčiulionytė, the Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Lithuania to UNESCO, started its work Sunday with an address by the Director-General of UNESCO, Koichiro Matsuura, who highlighted the need for synergy between UNESCO's conventions on tangible heritage, intangible heritage, and diversity of cultural ...
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UNESCO expresses its full support to the Argentinian fire-fighters and authorities regarding the fire that broke out on the night between 25 and 26 January 2024 in the Eastern side of the World Heritage site of Los Alerces National Park in Argentina, located in northern Patagonia.
We commend the hundreds of Argentinian fire-fighters working to bring the blaze under ...
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New Haven, Connecticut, USA,The 2nd Yale-UNITAR Global Conference on Environmental Governance and Democracy will take place at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA from 17-19 September 2010.
Focusing on the theme of Strengthening Institutions to Address Climate Change and Advance a Green Economy, the event will take stock of and examine the role of institutional ...
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Democratic Republic of the Congo,a) Armed conflict and political instability;
b) Poaching by military and armed groups;
c) Encroachment;
d) Illegal mining and deforestation.,On 30 January 2006, an updated report on the state of conservation of the five DRC World Heritage properties was submitted by the State Party, including information on the Kahuzi-Biega National Park. ...
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On 22 January 2021, the Sultanate of Oman signed an agreement with UNESCO in the amount of Euros 583,566 to provide support for capacity-building of nomination projects and promotion of World Heritage sites in five Eastern African countries: Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Somalia and United Republic of Tanzania. The three-year capacity-building programme will support the ...
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Over 3 million USD pledged for the African World Heritage Fund at African Union Head of State Summit
On Friday 31 January 2014, UNESCO joined forces with the African Union Commission to raise awareness and funds for the African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) during the African Union (AU) Heads of State luncheon at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Participants pledged a total of 3,050,000 USD in support of the AWHF Endowment Fund.
54 Member States of the African ...
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The death toll continues to rise in Virunga National Park (Democratic Republic of the Congo), where three females and one male silverback gorilla were shot and killed in the southern sector of the Park during the night of 22 July.The females, Safari, Neeza and Mburanumwe and the male Rugendo belonged to a group that was regularly visited by tourists. The death of these ...
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In the framework of UNESCO’s Action plan for the safeguarding of Mali’s cultural heritage adopted in February 2013, and as part of the World Heritage Earthen Architecture Programme (WHEAP 2007-2017), the World Heritage Centre has now published the Conservation Manual and the Study on Timbuktu’s Mausoleums.
Both publications compile valuable documentation on this prominent ...
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United States of America,
Agricultural, industrial and urban developments altering the natural systems;
Pollution of the water (nutrients and mercury);
Hurricane in August 1992
,The Bureau at its nineteenth session recalled that the site was inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger in 1993 due to an increasing number of threats since the date of its ...
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Tongariro National Park, New Zealand,Leaders from the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and Palau will visit Tongariro National Park in New Zealand. The intention of the study tour is to demonstrate to traditional and elected leaders the benefits of the World Heritage Convention as well as its application in a real context. As a follow-up ...
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The Data Bank for the UNESCO
The UNESCO Thematic Indicators for Culture in the 2030 Agenda (UNESCO Culture|2030 Indicators) is a framework of thematic indicators whose purpose is to measure and monitor the progress of culture’s enabling contribution to the national and local implementation of the Goals and Targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
© ...
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The master's degree course "World Heritage at Work", offered by the University of Turin and the Polytechnic of Turin and organized by the International Training Centre of ILO in collaboration with the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, is preparing for its second year.
The programme is intended for professionals involved in the management of a World Heritage property and those ...
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Ethiopia,
Declining populations of Walia ibex, Ethiopian wolf and other large mammal species
Increasing human populations and livestock numbers in the park
Agricultural encroachment
Road construction
Grazing pressure
,On 23 February 2015, the State Party submitted a state of conservation report, which is available at https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/9/documents. ...
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Seabourn, the world’s leading small ship cruise line, has signed an agreement to extend its official partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in a unique alliance to help protect World Heritage.
The five-year extension will continue to foster wider support and understanding in the travel industry and among travelers for ...
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Tunisia,,[Oral report]
The critical situation of this park, as reported to the Bureau at its 9th session (see text below) had not altered and IUCN noted that if compensatory measures to re-establish the water regime of this Park were not taken very soon, the property would lose its international importance for migratory ...