Third Cycle of the Periodic Reporting Exercise kicks off in Africa
Wednesday, 11 September 2019
Tourist guides from World Heritage Sites in Iran participated in the “World Heritage Specialist Guide Training Program” in Kermanshah from 04 to 08 August 2019 to upgrade their knowledge of World Heritage Sites and acquire new skills needed to become a specialized World Heritage tour guide.
The participants composed a mixed group coming from the Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and ...
World’s flagship marine protected areas gather in milestone conference toward United Nations 2030 Agenda
Tuesday, 10 September 2019
Capacity-building programme in Mexico and Central America launched in Zacatecas
Tuesday, 10 September 2019
Royal opening for new visitors centre at Kinderdijk-Elshout (Netherlands)
Tuesday, 10 September 2019
New museum celebrates 100 years of Bauhaus movement
Monday, 9 September 2019
Call for Participants: Arab World Heritage Young Professionals Forum
Friday, 6 September 2019
Within the framework of the Project for the Preservation and Support of the Tourist Sector (PAST), the UNESCO Office in Port-au-Prince is seeking to recruit a consultant - an expert in the conservation of historical heritage - Senior Coordinator of the Project for the Preservation of Heritage and Support to the Tourist Sector (PAST), hence the attached Terms of Reference.
Any interested ...
[in French only] Plan d’urgence pour les communautés des Falaises de Bandiagara au Mali
Friday, 6 September 2019
This 23 August, we honour the memory of the men and women who, in Saint-Domingue in 1791, revolted and paved the way for the end of slavery and dehumanization. We honour their memory and that of all the other victims of slavery, for whom they stand.
The fight against trafficking and slavery is universal and ongoing. It is the reason for which UNESCO led the ...
Audrey Azoulay, the Director-General of UNESCO, will undertake an official visit to Uzbekistan to take part in the International Conference on the Preservation of Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage, alongside Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, on 26 August. A significant number of culture and tourism ministers from across the region and beyond are also expected to ...
New Arabic publication on effective management of World Heritage marine sites
Monday, 19 August 2019
Across the world, young people are faced with inequalities in education. Yet, they are also key actors in the transformation of education that we are calling for. Their ideas and innovative spirit need to be heard in order to reach our common goas inscribed in Agenda 2030, which is our greatest opportunity to build more inclusive and fair societies. Education is the heart of ...
Since 1982, the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples has provided us with a unique opportunity to raise global awareness of the contributions made by indigenous peoples towards building peace and developing sustainable and resilient societies.On this Day, we take steps to recognise and acknowledge indigenous peoples as knowledge-holders who have contributed to the conservation ...
Norway strengthens its support for the protection of Natural World Heritage
Monday, 29 July 2019
Mangroves are rare, spectacular and prolific ecosystems on the boundary between land and sea. These extra ordinary ecosystems contribute to the wellbeing, food security, and protection of coastal communities worldwide. They support a rich biodiversity and provide a valuable nursery habitat for fish and crustaceans. Mangroves also act as a form of natural coastal defense against storm surges, ...
UNESCO calls for concerted action to strengthen the resilience of coral reefs
Friday, 19 July 2019
On 3 July 2019, during its 43rd session in Baku, Azerbaijan, the World Heritage Committee inscribed the Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California in Mexico on the List of World Heritage in Danger. One of the main reasons for this decision is the current vulnerable situation of the vaquita species, whose population, according to the most recent scientific evidence, has drastically ...