The UNESCO World Heritage Centre is deeply saddened by the passing away of Prof. Marie-Teres Albert, former Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair in Heritage Studies at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg. Prof. Albert’s work was …
The UNESCO World Heritage Centre held two online consultations for the mid-cycle review of the Regional Framework Action Plan for Asia and the Pacific (2023 - 2030), strengthening collaboration with States Parties and Category 2 Centres. On 3 and 5 …
Dear colleagues and friends, our health is deeply connected to nature, from the plants we rely on for medicine to the ecosystems that sustain life. Protecting biodiversity is also about protecting human well-being. On 3rd March, we celebrate World Wildlife …
As Mauritius commemorates the Abolition of Slavery, the project also connects Le Morne to a wider global conversation. Through UNESCO’s Routes of Enslaved Peoples initiative, the site forms part of a shared history linking Africa, the Indian Ocean, and …
UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre concluded a two-day Virtual Brainstorming on Strengthening World Heritage Higher Education in Africa, held on 23–24 February 2026, with the generous support of the Korean Heritage Service of the Republic of Korea and under …
UNESCO and the Advisory Bodies to the World Heritage Committee – ICCROM, ICOMOS, and IUCN – have announced the release of a new manual, Managing World Heritage, a foundational reference document to guide conservation in World Heritage and other heritage …
Applications are now open for Indigenous Peoples’ representatives to apply for grants from the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples (UNVFIP) to participate in the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee. These grants aim to ensure the …
The ‘World Heritage Institute of Training and Research for the Asia and the Pacific’ (WHITR-AP, China) has opened its 2026 Call for Good Practices under the project ‘World Heritage Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals’ (2023–2028). Launched in …
An inaugural workshop brings together national and local stakeholders to strengthen the role of culture in sustainable development. The implementation of the UNESCO Thematic Indicators for Culture in the 2030 Agenda (UNESCO Culture|2030 Indicators) has …
“World Heritage, Communities and Education: Empowering Youth as Agents of Change” Republic of Korea, 13–21 July 2026 As part of the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee and in the framework of the UNESCO World Heritage Education Programme, the …
Celebrated each year on 2 February, World Wetlands Day highlights in 2026 the theme “Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage”, underscoring the deep and enduring connections between wetlands, people and culture. Wetlands have long …
Andrea Bruno, a master of contemporary restoration and long-standing collaborator of UNESCO, passed away on 6 July 2025, as the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee was opening its proceedings. Through his work on such World Heritage sites as the …
The UNESCO World Heritage Centre honors the memory of Frank Matero, the Gonick Family Professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Stuart Weitzman School of Design. Prof. Frank Matero, made an enduring contribution to the theory, practice, and teaching of …
UNESCO has launched “Your Heritage, Your Story”, a new podcast series that brings World Heritage sites of Latin America and the Caribbean to life through powerful stories, expert voices and memories. Made possible with the support of the Government of …
The Scholarship is aimed for professional artists, cultural practitioners and researchers who want to develop an artistic or research idea that connects the Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland in Sweden to one or more other World Heritage Sites on the …
With UNESCO’s active contribution, cultural and natural heritage have been increasingly recognized as a key dimension of climate adaptation and resilience. This momentum was reinforced at COP30 with the adoption of global indicators to guide action and …
UNESCO and its Advisory Bodies, ICCROM, ICOMOS and IUCN, have launched the first field pilot of the Climate Action Toolkit for World Heritage (CAT) in the West Norwegian Fjords – Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord, a World Heritage property known for its …
The UNESCO World Heritage Centre honors the memory of the Grand Imam of the Djingareyber Mosque in Timbuktu, Abderahamane Ben Essayouti, an eminent spiritual leader who dedicated his life to the management and preservation of the city’s cultural heritage. …
Celebrated on 11 December, International Mountain Day reminds us of the essential role mountains play in sustaining life. This year, the global community highlights the profound importance of glaciers, which nourish ecosystems, support communities and …
UNESCO expresses strong concern over the renewed tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, including in the vicinity of the Preah Vihear Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. UNESCO calls for urgent protection of the region’s cultural heritage in all its …
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