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Wednesday, 5 February 2025
It is with deep sadness that UNESCO has learned of the passing of Professor Christophe Mbida Mindzié. He passed away on January 15, 2025.  Professor Christophe Mbida Mindzié was an eminent researcher and an ardent defender of Africa's tangible and intangible heritage. Professor Christophe Mbida Mindzié was a key figure in heritage preservation and a leader in cultural management in ...
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Tuesday, 4 February 2025
Recent archaeological breakthroughs in Pompeii, home to the UNESCO World Heritage property ‘Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata’ continue to unveil astonishing new insights into Roman civilization. This World Heritage property, inscribed in 1997, includes the ancient towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum, along with notable villas such as the Villa of the Mysteries, ...
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Friday, 31 January 2025
Celebrated annually on 2 February, World Wetlands Day aims to raise global awareness of the vital role of wetlands for people, nature and culture. This year’s theme, ‘Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future’, reminds us of the benefits wetlands provide for biodiversity and human wellbeing. Wetlands are among the world’s most productive ecosystems and critical for wildlife preservation. ...
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Thursday, 23 January 2025
From Borneo to Tikal, from Longyearbyen to Puerto Toro, UNESCO is calling on communities around the world to celebrate and protect some of the planet’s most stunning cultural landscapes. Nominations are now open for the UNESCO-Greece Melina Mercouri International Prize for the Safeguarding and Management of Cultural Landscapes. This prestigious award honours the deep connections communities ...
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Tuesday, 21 January 2025
In response to the deteriorating security situation at the W-Arly-Pendjari Complex, World Heritage Property, the States Parties of Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger have agreed to strengthen their cooperation to improve the management and protection of the property through an “Initiative to support the sustainable management of the W-Arly-Pendjari Complex”. Financed by the Norwegian government’s ...
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Tuesday, 21 January 2025
In response to the deteriorating security situation at the W-Arly-Pendjari Complex, World Heritage Property, the States Parties of Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger have agreed to strengthen their cooperation to improve the management and protection of the property through an “Initiative to support the sustainable management of the W-Arly-Pendjari Complex”. Financed by the Norwegian government’s ...
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Monday, 13 January 2025
In the framework of the project "Creating a Sustainable Heritage Ecosystem for Socio-Economic Development in Africa", UNESCO supports local communities around two World Heritage sites in Gabon to develop a sustainable project that highlights heritage and ecotourism. Between 11 and 15 December 2024, UNESCO conducted a consultation mission with local communities living in and around Gabon’s ...
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