The call for applications for the business skills training programme for protected areas in Africa is now open until 24 February 2017.
Each year, the Earth Skills Network (ESN) provides funded training in:
business planning and effective management practices and,
personal development of leadership capabilities, with
12 months of mentoring from an ESN corporate member with significant ...
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Annual Newsletter 2017 - Reflecting on a year of highs and lows
Friday, 27 January 2017
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UNESCO Director-General receives the Mayor of Venice
Tuesday, 24 January 2017
UNESCO received several reports and satellite imagery released today by UNITAR-UNOSAT confirming the destruction of Palmyra’s tetrapylon and parts of the theatre’s proscenium.
“This destruction is a new war crime and an immense loss for the Syrian people and for humanity,” said UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova. “This new blow against cultural heritage, just a few hours after UNESCO ...
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UNESCO reports on extensive damage in first emergency assessment mission to Aleppo
Thursday, 19 January 2017
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UNESCO Joins Launch of International Year of Sustainable Tourism 2017
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
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State of Conservation of the World Heritage Property “Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites”
Friday, 13 January 2017
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