In January 2018, a joint World Heritage Centre / ICOMOS Reactive Monitoring mission took place at the World Heritage property “Nan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern Micronesia” (Federated States of Micronesia).
The mission was requested by the World Heritage Committee to ‘agree on a Desired State of Conservation for the removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger ...
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UNESCO expresses concern over the state of conservation of Selous Game Reserve (United Republic of Tanzania)
Thursday, 22 February 2018
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UNESCO World Heritage Centre expresses support after Cyclone Gita
Thursday, 22 February 2018
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UNESCO Commits to Safeguarding Lake Chad
Thursday, 22 February 2018
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UNESCO launches flagship initiative to revive the spirit of Mosul
Wednesday, 14 February 2018
The World Heritage Centre has launched an online consultation with key World Heritage stakeholders on the first draft of the World Heritage Policy Compendium. The consultation, which is taking place in February and March 2018, will gather feedback and comments from key World Heritage stakeholders on the draft Policy Compendium, currently being developed by a Working Group of cultural and ...
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State of conservation of Historical Monuments of Mtskheta
Thursday, 8 February 2018
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Spearheading a global conservation movement: Marine World Heritage 2018 annual report
Tuesday, 6 February 2018
The Earth Skills Network (ESN) is a unique collaboration between Earthwatch, UNESCO, IUCN and the business community. It connects leaders from the business and conservation community through mentoring and skill-sharing opportunities.
The Earth Skills Network provides funded training in:
business planning and effective management practices and,
personal development of leadership ...
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World Heritage Centre Director, Mechtild Rössler, pays tribute to Léon Rajaobelina
Friday, 2 February 2018
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World Wetlands Day 2018: Wetlands and cities
Friday, 2 February 2018
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