Sixth Iberian Meeting of Site Managers Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Wednesday, 29 March 2017
UN Security Council adopts historic resolution for the protection of heritage
Friday, 24 March 2017
Director of World Heritage Centre’s message on the World Water Day 2017
Wednesday, 22 March 2017
Post Title: Cultural Heritage Specialist
Organisation: Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage (ARC-WH)
Location: Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Closing Date: 18 April, 2017
Applications: All interested applicants should submit their CV to info@arcwh.org
Background of ARC-WH:The Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage was established as a Category 2 Centre under the auspices of UNESCO to ...
Director of World Heritage Centre’s message on the International Day of Forests 2017
Tuesday, 21 March 2017
In memoriam: Sylvio Mutal
Thursday, 16 March 2017
UNESCO Heritage Director calls on Armed Forces to Help in Safeguarding Measures
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
Wadden Sea World Heritage showcases sustainable tourism at the ITB 2017
Sunday, 12 March 2017
UNESCO hosts First International Coordination Meeting for the recovery of Aleppo’s heritage
Thursday, 9 March 2017
New Conservation Initiatives Recommended for Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Message of Director of World Heritage Centre on the occasion of 2017 International Women’s Day
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
The stakes are higher every day.
Crimes against wildlife have been increasing over the past years, fuelled by conflicts and the trafficking of wildlife and wildlife products. The impact is devastating on the populations of both iconic and lesser-known species. Despite a range of decisions and actions, UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and Natural World Heritage sites have not been safe from these ...
While several sources confirm the recapture of the ancient city of Palmyra from violent extremists, the Director-General of UNESCO calls for securing the archaeological site over the long term and redoubling efforts to protect Syrian heritage as a whole.
"The protection of the archaeological site of Palmyra is both a major cultural issue and an imperative for security, peace and the recovery ...
In collaboration with ICCROM, ICOMOS, AWHF and EPA, the Africa Unit of the World Heritage Centre organized a meeting of exchange and reflection on ways to strengthen involvement of local communities in the management of cultural heritage properties through concrete actions. The meeting took place at the Royal Palaces of Abomey World Heritage site in Benin on 2 and 3 March 2017. This ...