![](/web/20171207144311im_/http://whc.unesco.org/uploads/thumbs/news_1454-90-90-20160301104820.jpg)
UNESCO and ICRC partner on the protection of culture heritage in the event of armed conflict
Monday, 29 February 2016
![](/web/20171207144311im_/http://whc.unesco.org/uploads/thumbs/news_1455-90-90-20160330094926.jpg)
Danger Listed site Belize Barrier Reef gets visionary integrated management plan
Monday, 29 February 2016
![](/web/20171207144311im_/http://whc.unesco.org/uploads/thumbs/news_1453-90-90-20160308084544.jpg)
Marine scientists gather in Paris to explore World Heritage potential in the Arctic
Friday, 26 February 2016
Proposals are now being accepted for presentation at the International Conference entitled ‘African World Heritage as a Driver of Sustainable Development’, to be held from 31 May to 3 June 2016 at the World Heritage property, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, in Arusha Tanzania.
Open to all concerned with the added value of World Heritage conservation and sustainable development in Africa, ...
![](/web/20171207144311im_/http://whc.unesco.org/uploads/thumbs/news_1452-90-90-20160302162754.jpg)
Tour Guiding Manual for the Kasubi Tombs World Heritage site in Uganda published
Wednesday, 24 February 2016
UNESCO and the European Commission are launching a project to develop cultural routes that would benefit from the power of World Heritage sites to attract tourists to promote other cultural assets such as museums and festivals, for example, along selected European itineraries.
Funded by the Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium-Sized ...
As requested by the World Heritage Committee at its 39th session in 2015 (Bonn, Germany), a joint World Heritage Centre and ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) Reactive Monitoring mission will be undertaken during 12-16 April 2016 to assess the overall state of conservation of the property, including factors that constitute a serious threat to the property, and provide ...
![](/web/20171207144311im_/http://whc.unesco.org/uploads/thumbs/news_1445-90-90-20160323094635.jpg)
UNESCO to dispatch mission to Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore World Heritage property (Pakistan)
Friday, 19 February 2016
Irina Bokova, the Director-General of UNESCO, and Paolo Gentiloni, Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, have signed an agreement on the establishment of a centre in Turin (Italy) that will conduct research and training relating to the economics of cultural heritage and cultural policies for development.
Under the auspices of UNESCO, the International Training ...
![](/web/20171207144311im_/http://whc.unesco.org/uploads/thumbs/news_1447-90-90-20160224092748.jpg)
Annual Report 2015 World Heritage Marine Programme
Friday, 19 February 2016
The main objectives of this evaluation are to assess the Centre’s performance with respect to its objectives and functions, as specified in the agreement between UNESCO and the host Government, and its contribution to UNESCO’s strategic programme objectives and sectoral or intersectoral programme priorities and themes.
The findings of the evaluation will serve as the basis for the Sector ...
![](/web/20171207144311im_/http://whc.unesco.org/uploads/thumbs/news_1450-90-90-20160301094429.jpg)
UNESCO Director-General calls on all parties to protect Yemeni heritage
Friday, 19 February 2016
![](/web/20171207144311im_/http://whc.unesco.org/uploads/thumbs/news_1441-90-90-20160905144607.jpg)
Launch of the publication 'World Heritage in Europe Today'
Thursday, 18 February 2016
![](/web/20171207144311im_/http://whc.unesco.org/uploads/thumbs/news_1443-90-90-20160219110143.jpg)
Steps to Enhance Cooperation Among the Seven Biodiversity-related Conventions Identified in Geneva
Thursday, 18 February 2016
![](/web/20171207144311im_/http://whc.unesco.org/uploads/thumbs/news_1440-90-90-20160315171639.jpg)
Call for participation: World Heritage Youth Forum 2016 At the Crossroads of Multi-Layered Heritage
Wednesday, 17 February 2016
![](/web/20171207144311im_/http://whc.unesco.org/uploads/thumbs/news_1442-90-90-20160218142223.jpg)
UNESCO mourns passing of Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Wednesday, 17 February 2016
![](/web/20171207144311im_/http://whc.unesco.org/uploads/thumbs/news_1439-90-90-20160224090238.jpg)
Just Published for Comments: Draft Baseline Assessment report on the Lake Ohrid region in Albania
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
Consultancy contract: Drafting of a Local Plan for Integrated Solid Waste Management
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
Italy creates a UNESCO Emergency Task Force for Culture
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
![](/web/20171207144311im_/http://whc.unesco.org/uploads/thumbs/news_1437-90-90-20160421090542.jpg)