7th World Heritage Site Managers' Forum

7-9 July 2025

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. The Forum's theme is: Enhancing engagement in the World Heritage Reactive Monitoring process.

The Forum is supported by the Republic of Bulgaria. In addition, a limited number of travel grants will be provided by the Republic of Ireland and ICCROM to support the participation of some selected site managers. 

World Heritage site managers, as well as members of World Heritage site management teams from across the globe are eligible to participate in this year’s Forum aimed to create opportunities for the empowerment of site managers in expanding their networks as well as exchanging knowledge and experiences at an international level.

Organisers: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, ICCROM and IUCN
Language: English (interpretation in French is foreseen)
Application period: 14 April – 4 May 2025 (23:59 CEST)

Call for Applications to the 7th World Heritage Site Managers' Forum is now open

Before applying, please read the full Call for Applications, which provides detailed information and requirement about the Forum


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Eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications by completing the form below by 4 May 2025 (23:59 CEST).



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