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| 09.09.2026 | Iran’s Burnt City Board Game Count Doubles; Season 21 Confirms Second Distinct Type | By Ethan Ingamells
Published: Sep 09 2026, 4:43 PM EDT
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| 01.09.2026 | Flying Beyond Borders: Connecting People, Birds and Habitats in the Spirit of the Sixth ‘C' – Collaboration | The side event “Flying Beyond Boarders: Conserving the Yellow Sea Tidal Flats through Transboundary Cooperation on the East Asian–Australasian Flyway” was organized on 25 July 2026 during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in ... |
| 28.08.2026 | Son of Thanjai Reveals Spring 2027 Window: First Game Built on Whip-Sword Combat | By Richard L. Wells
Published: Aug 28 2026, 12:08 PM EDT
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| 28.08.2026 | How UNESCO supports Mauritius in preserving the memory of slavery and indentured labour | Mauritius has important places through which these histories can be explored, including Aapravasi Ghat, the Le Morne Cultural Landscape, the Intercontinental Slavery Museum and the National Archives Department.
But Dr Teelock cautions again... |
| 26.08.2026 | Every Other Country Said No: Namibia Just Approved World’s First Seabed Phosphate Mine | By Oscar Lazenby
Published: Aug 26 2026, 3:26 PM EDT
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| 26.08.2026 | Endangered Southern River Otter Returns to Los Alerces UNESCO Park After 40-Year Absence | By Edward Northmore
Published: Aug 26 2026, 2:27 PM EDT
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| 25.08.2026 | Ancient Plague Evidence Found at Nicaea Fills Anatolian Gap in Pandemic History | By Ethan Ingamells
Published: Aug 25 2026, 2:16 PM EDT
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| 07.08.2026 | Doñana Wildfire Emergency: Spain’s Record Season Reaches UNESCO Site Nearing Collapse | By Edward Northmore
Published: Aug 07 2026, 1:37 PM EDT
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| 05.08.2026 | Beyond Amsterdam and Venice: 6 delightful European canal cities | The grandeur of Amsterdam’s canals dates back to the 17th century. By that time, the canals of Venice had been a fixture for centuries.
Today, the Venetian gondolas and the Dutch canalboats mostly carry tourists — tens of millions of them a... |
| 02.08.2026 | Iwo Jima Braces for Near-Direct Hit as Dolphin Grows Wider With Each Hour | By Adrian Parham
Published: Aug 02 2026, 2:10 PM EDT
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| 31.07.2026 | Sardinia Excavation Uncovers Giants’ Tomb With Split-Level Chamber Unseen in 800 Known Sites | By Connor Swanton
Published: Jul 31 2026, 3:38 PM EDT
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| 30.07.2026 | Cradle of History: Gfoeller Renaissance Foundation and Partners Bring Armenia’s First Cave Museum to Life at Areni-1 | Areni-1 - Cave Entrance
Areni-1 - Cave Museum Interior Stairs Cabinets
Areni-1 - The Worlds Oldest Leather Shoe
Areni-1 - The Cosmic Vessel
Areni-1 - Cave Archaeological Excavation Area
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| 27.07.2026 | D-Day Beaches, Okefenokee Swamp, Mount Olympus Join UNESCO World Heritage List | By Clark Johnson
Published: Jul 27 2026, 12:59 PM EDT
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| 21.07.2026 | Red River Episode 3 on Crunchyroll: Hittite History Makes This Isekai Worth Your Time | By John Bright
Published: Jul 21 2026, 10:22 AM EDT
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| 14.07.2026 | UNESCO-supported Public Forum Empowers Youth and Advances Partnerships for World Heritage Protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina | On 19 June 2026, a Public Forum entitled “Sustainable protection of World Heritage and the environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina” was held in Ravno, bringing together representatives of government institutions, academia, environmental and h... |
| 14.07.2026 | Roman Guardian Emerges at Vindolanda: First Genius Relief Found in Over 1,600 Years | By Frederick Rodriguez
Published: Jul 14 2026, 3:54 PM EDT
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| 12.07.2026 | Peru Unearths Ritual Cache Showing Americas’ Oldest Civilization Never Truly Collapsed | By William Chan
Published: Jul 12 2026, 10:16 PM EDT
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| 02.07.2026 | UNESCO statement on Aldabra Atoll - a World Heritage property | While the World Heritage Committee inscribes and monitors these properties, the management of any property inscribed on the World Heritage List remains the State Party's primary responsibility.
UNESCO is aware of concerns raised by the Frie... |
| 01.07.2026 | UNESCO hands over strategic tools to strengthen the protection of World Heritage in Ukraine | On 25 June 2026, UNESCO formally handed over a comprehensive suite of strategic tools to support the protection and management of World Heritage in Ukraine. The hand over took place in Gdańsk during the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC), ma... |
| 20.06.2026 | Republic of Korea to provide over USD 3 million in support of World Heritage (2026–2030) | The Republic of Korea, through the Korea Heritage Service (KHS), has confirmed a continued voluntary contribution of KRW 5 billion to UNESCO for the period 2026–2030, with annual instalments of KRW 1 billion. This renewed support was reaffi... |
| 16.06.2026 | Strengthening World Heritage Management and Climate Resilience in Pacific SIDS | In collaboration with ICCROM, UNESCO supported the organization of the International Course on Managing World Heritage: People Nature Culture (PNC), held in Suzhou, China, from 26 May to 4 June 2026. In the framework of the project Sustaina... |
| 13.06.2026 | A Global Vision Realized: Arius Tech Connects Rome, Paris, and Washington D.C. to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary | The Soriano Legacy for the world
Soriano aims at preserving Art for All to enjoy
"A country without Art is a nation without culture" says Soriano
Soriano, Robinson and Bruce-Lockhart to change the world again
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| 06.06.2026 | Join the World Heritage Volunteers 2026 Campaign: Working on the Future! | The UNESCO World Heritage Centre is pleased to announce the selected projects of the World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) 2025 Campaign, under the theme of ‘World Heritage Volunteers 2026 - Working on the Future’.
86 action camp projects will be... |
| 06.06.2026 | World Environment Day 2026: A Call for Climate Action | On World Environment Day, celebrated in 2026 under the theme of climate action, UNESCO reaffirms the vital role of World Heritage in protecting our planet’s natural and cultural treasures. As climate pressures intensify, World Heritage site... |
| 29.05.2026 | UNESCO statement on Ngorongoro Conservation Area | Accordingly, any consideration of voluntary resettlement must be guided by the free, prior and informed consent of the communities concerned, ensure full respect for human rights, and guarantee the inclusive participation of all stakeholder... |
| 18.05.2026 | UNESCO advances roadmap for strengthening World Heritage higher education in Africa | On 29 and 30 April 2026, UNESCO convened the Follow-up Virtual Meeting on Strengthening World Heritage Higher Education in Africa, with the generous support of the Korean Heritage Service, Republic of Korea.
The online meeting marked the tr... |
| 14.05.2026 | High Stakes in Beijing: Trump, Xi Confront Iran, Trade, Taiwan | President Trump engages Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. This high-stakes summit confronts severe global challenges. The escalating Iran war dominates the agenda. It disrupts global oil markets. This fuels U.S. inflation. It impacts... |
| 14.05.2026 | European markets finish higher as politics dominates the news agenda | LONDON — European stocks closed broadly higher Thursday as investors keep an eye on political developments in the U.K. and U.S. President Donald Trump’s trip to China.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 gained 0.7%, with most sectors and major bour... |
| 13.05.2026 | Trump arrives in Beijing with CEOs ahead of Xi meetings | Trump has landed in Beijing for the first visit to China by a sitting U.S. president in almost a decade.
He is scheduled to participate in a welcome ceremony and hold a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.
Tariffs, ra... |
| 12.05.2026 | Five things to watch in Asia as Trump prepares to meet China’s Xi this week | U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to meet Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Tuesday, before heading to Seoul for China trade talks.
China’s Commerce Ministry said Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead a delegation to South K... |
| 06.05.2026 | Improving World Heritage management in Malawi | In response to the growing need to strengthen management systems for World Heritage properties in Africa, a capacity-building training was organised at Lake Malawi National Park in Malawi. The initiative is part of UNESCO’s broader efforts ... |
| 06.05.2026 | Message from Mr Khaled El-Enany Director-General of UNESCO for African World Heritage Day 5 May 2026 | African world heritage constitutes an essential part of human history. Every 5 May, African World Heritage Day (AWHD) encourages us to acknowledge its richness, diversity and universality.
AWHD 2026 marks the start of the fourth phase of th... |
| 24.04.2026 | UNESCO statement on Ngorongoro Conservation Area | UNESCO has consistently stressed that forced evictions are unacceptable and incompatible with international human rights law and related international obligations. Accordingly, any consideration of voluntary resettlement must be guided by t... |
| 27.03.2026 | How Travelers Structure Multi-Day Visits to Remote Heritage Sites | Share
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| 04.03.2026 | Message from the Director of World Heritage Centre, Lazare Eloundou Assomo, for World Wildlife Day 2026 | 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 celebrat... |
| 22.02.2026 | How to do Seville, Spain like a local: Late lunches, flamenco nights and easy walks | Few European cities combine history, beauty and walkability as seductively as Seville in southern Spain, balmy even in winter and perfumed by the blossoms of some 40,000 orange trees. It’s been home to Romans, Moors and finally the Spanish,... |
| 20.02.2026 | New resource manual sets framework for managing World Heritage | 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 o... |
| 07.02.2026 | Call for Good Practices on Knowledge & Skills for World Heritage | 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).... |
| 03.02.2026 | World Wetlands Day 2026: Celebrating cultural heritage through wetlands | 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.
We... |
| 31.01.2026 | UNESCO remembers Andrea Bruno | 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 Heritag... |
| 15.01.2026 | The World Heritage Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland International Scholarship is now open! | 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 S... |
| 08.01.2026 | Как измерили Землю без GPS: дуга Струве длиной 2820 км | О том, что Земля имеет форму шара, знали задолго до Нового времени. Но одно дело общее представление, и совсем другое — точные измерения размеров и формы планеты.
Для этого нужны были не рассуждения, а масштабные геодезические работы: измер... |
| 09.12.2025 | Your guide to what’s new for the 2025/26 ski season | Ski holidays are a mainstay at this time of year but with the general economic gloom and climate change affecting some of our favourite destinations, being informed is more important than ever. Here’s our guide to where’s hot and what’s new... |
| 22.10.2025 | Mounting climate, invasive species and pathogen risks threaten natural World Heritage – spotlight at IUCN World Conservation Congress | A new assessment by IUCN, released during the 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress, reveals deepening risks to natural World Heritage sites from climate change, invasive alien species, and emerging pathogens.
The IUCN World Heritage Outloo... |
| 16.10.2025 | Archaeological Research at the Site of Palmyra : Interactive Map | Discover the various archaeological and heritage interventions carried out at the Site of Palmyra by national and international research teams.
This map has been developed by the French Ministry of Culture and the University of Lausanne (Sw... |
| 31.07.2025 | The 10 most beautiful libraries in the world | Some libraries aren’t just places to borrow books — they’re destinations with deep history and architecture that tell stories beyond the pages.
The 1000 Libraries Awards 2025 highlights some of the most beautiful libraries and bookstores gl... |
| 29.07.2025 | Eyes in the Sky: UNESCO launches the Sites Navigator to monitor heritage in near-real time | Thanks to the continued support of the Government of Flanders (Belgium), the World Heritage Online Map Platform has evolved into the UNESCO Sites Navigator, a dynamic geospatial platform now covering World Heritage sites, Biosphere Reserves... |
| 24.07.2025 | Ukraine: UNESCO steps up support for the World Heritage site in Odesa amid escalating damage | In January 2023, the site was simultaneously inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger, in recognition of its Outstanding Universal Value and the immediate threats it faces.
Over the last months - ... |
| 23.07.2025 | Jamaica's 17th-Century Port Royal Gains World Heritage Status | On 12 July 2025, the World Heritage Committee inscribed The Archaeological Landscape of 17th Century Port Royal, Jamaica on the World Heritage List. This decision marks a key milestone for Jamaica and the wider English-speaking Caribbean, c... |
| 19.07.2025 | Exploring Istanbul: Where to eat, what to see, where to stay | Istanbul, the Turkish city that straddles two continents, truly never sleeps. In the early mornings, seagulls swoop through the sky as motorbikes zip around corners and street vendors trundle their carts out onto the sidewalks. The bustle o... |
| 30.06.2025 | The Wedding of the Century: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez in Venice | A spectacle of wealth. A parade of stars. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are tying the knot in Venice, Italy. The event is dubbed the "Wedding of the Century." It’s a three-day extravaganza, costing upwards of $55 million. The gues... |
| 27.06.2025 | What we know so far about Jeff Bezos’ $50 million star-studded luxury Venice wedding | Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez will reportedly exchange their vows Friday at a black-tie ceremony on the private island of San Giorgio.
The star-studded event boasts a guestlist of some 200 celebrities and business elite, from... |
| 26.06.2025 | More Southeast Asians are flocking to China’s Chongqing city. Social media hype is a big reason | Flight bookings from Southeast Asia to Chongqing have surged, according to Fliggy.
“In 2025 alone, we’ve captured a nearly 12-fold surge in demand for Chongqing, compared to demand for other cities,” Klook said.
But the hype isn’t confined ... |
| 25.06.2025 | Unprecedented fires fueled by climate change threaten iconic World Heritage forests | In an update to the joint UNESCO-WRI-IUCN report “World Heritage forests: carbon sinks under pressure”, new data reveals that fires have accounted for approximately 75% of tree cover loss in World Heritage sites. Steadily increasing tree co... |
| 18.06.2025 | Church Of the Nativity Partners with Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) To Bring Hope to Families in The West Bank | Life for Relief and Development - Bethlehem, West Bank - Church of Nativity 2025
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| 05.06.2025 | Land snorkelling? Townsizing? Phenomenon chasing? A user’s guide to the latest travel lingo | For your next trip, have you considered townsizing? What about choosing a detour destination? And instead of forest-bathing, maybe it’s time to give land snorkelling a try.
If the terms sound odd, you might need a travel translator. Agencie... |
| 17.05.2025 | The ICC Under Siege: Trump’s Sanctions and the Future of International Justice | In the realm of international justice, the International Criminal Court (ICC) stands as a beacon of hope. Yet, this beacon is flickering. The recent sanctions imposed by former President Donald Trump have cast a long shadow over the court's... |
| 14.05.2025 | America First agenda features big in Trump’s Middle East trip, say observers | Listen
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| 13.05.2025 | The Rise of Robotics and Global Trade Dynamics | In the world of technology, change is the only constant. The recent surge in robotics, exemplified by X Square Robot's significant funding, highlights a pivotal moment in the industry. This Chinese startup, born in December 2023, has alread... |
| 07.05.2025 | CNBC Daily Open: Countries want to strike deals with U.S. — but are also making them without it | U.S. officials will meet their Chinese counterparts later this week in Switzerland to discuss trade matters.
The U.K. and India have struck a bilateral trade agreement that will cut tariffs on most goods within a decade.
China’s central ban... |
| 07.05.2025 | CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: Tourism surge defies consumption slowdown | Monday - Friday, 10:00 - 11:00 SIN/HK | 0400 - 05:00 CET
Nationwide, China reported 314 million domestic tourist trips over the May Labor Day holiday, up from 195 million in 2019.
Surging interest in history and culture are helping, as is e... |
| 02.05.2025 | The Okefenokee Swamp: A Natural Treasure on the Brink of Recognition | The Okefenokee Swamp is a hidden gem in the southeastern United States. It sprawls over 400,000 acres, making it the largest national wildlife refuge east of the Mississippi River. This vast expanse of blackwater swamp is not just a haven f... |
| 30.04.2025 | A former Trump official backs World Heritage status for the vast Okefenokee Swamp | “This designation is not a partisan issue,” Perdue wrote in his letter, which was first reported by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “By supporting this effort, we can ensure the Okefenokee’s legacy as a natural wonder while fostering grow... |
| 04.04.2025 | Tariffs and Tensions: The Unseen Impact of U.S. Policies on Global Relations | In a world interconnected by trade and diplomacy, the ripples of U.S. policy decisions can reach the most unexpected shores. Recently, President Donald Trump’s administration rolled out a sweeping set of tariffs, targeting over 180 countrie... |
| 03.04.2025 | These bizarre locations have been hit by Trump’s tariffs — including an uninhabited island | U.S. President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” hit major trading partners on Wednesday, but some tiny islands and remote locations were also on the firing line.
The newly elected White House leader set a baseline tariff rate of 10% acro... |
| 30.03.2025 | Luxury sleeper trains: Immersed in elegance as the world rolls by | If you’ve longed to indulge in elegant rail travel, but thought the days of lavish cars and live music were over, you’re in luck. New trains as well as new routes, amenities and special events are rolling out, enticing travellers to sit bac... |
| 19.03.2025 | Things to do and see if you only have 36 hours in Valencia, Spain | Founded by the Romans in 138 B.C. and long famous as the birthplace of paella, Spain’s third-largest city has recently garnered other titles – it was 2022’s World Design Capital and 2024’s European Green Capital for its vast swaths of urban... |
| 22.02.2025 | Travel | Spring break prices hit record high – these affordable destinations are trending | Immerse yourself in culture
Cultural tourism is expected to grow at a 14% CAGR from 2024 to 2031, reaching $11.8 billion by 2031. Spring breakers looking for more than relaxation can find experiences designed to connect them deeply with the... |
| 12.02.2025 | First look: Rainforest Wild Asia at Mandai opens Mar 12 with 8 themed zones, lots of animals, fun activities | New: You can now listen to articles.
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Looking for another attraction to visit in Mandai? Singapore’s fifth wildlife park, Rainforest Wild Asia, will officially open to the public on Mar 12.
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| 10.02.2025 | The 2024 Operational Guidelines for the implementation of the World Heritage Convention are now available in Portuguese | The Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention set forth the procedures for the protection and conservation of World Heritage properties, the inscription of properties on the World Heritage List and the L... |
| 24.12.2024 | UNESCO, ICCROM and EPA train African site managers on Disaster Risk Management strategies and Protection Systems | Disaster and risk are threats to World Heritage sites. The increasing impact of disasters in Africa and their growing complexity is a great concern for site managers, heritage professionals, and decision-makers. According to the United Nati... |
| 29.11.2024 | Call for Project Proposals: UNESCO-GEF conservation grants in the Okavango Delta UNESCO World Heritage site, Botswana | The Community Management of Protected Areas Conservation (COMPACT) programme provides conservation grants to civil society organisations for activities that improve biodiversity conservation and promote sustainable livelihoods in UNESCO Wor... |
| 25.11.2024 | UNESCO and Relais & Châteaux Announce a Partnership for Sustainable Development in Harmony with All Life on Earth | PARIS, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UNESCO and the Relais & Châteaux Association announce having signed a partnership agreement to develop and implement joint projects supporting the sustainable conservation and use of biological diver... |
| 16.11.2024 | Second Workshop on Digital Documentation of World Heritage in the Arab region for 'Dive into Heritage' | From 2 to 8 November 2024, UNESCO organized the 2nd Capacity Building workshop on Digital documentation of World Heritage Sites in the Arab States in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This workshop was organized in collaboration with the Ministr... |
| 02.11.2024 | Ceasefire hopes fade as Israel bombards Gaza, Lebanon | CAIRO/BEIRUT: Prospects of a ceasefire between Israel and its foes Hamas and Hezbollah ran aground on Friday (Nov 1) as Israeli airstrikes killed at least 64 people in the Gaza Strip, according to medics in the Palestinian enclave, and bomb... |
| 11.10.2024 | Jodensavanne Archaeology Volunteer Project successfully completed | From 23 to 28 September 2024, the Jodensavanne Foundation organized an archaeology volunteer project at the Jodensavanne Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2023. The Foundation organized this volunteer project for the s... |
| 03.10.2024 | Bridging Cultures: The Great Art of Dunhuang and Qatar's Surprising Appeal | In a world where cultures intertwine and stories converge, two recent events shine a light on the rich tapestry of global heritage and tourism. The Great Art of Dunhuang exhibition in Shanghai and Qatar's new campaign, "Surprise Yourse... |
| 03.10.2024 | Shanghai's Cultural Tapestry: A Festival of Diversity and Heritage | Shanghai is a city that never sleeps. It pulses with life, culture, and history. The 35th Shanghai Tourism Festival is a vibrant celebration of this essence. It kicked off on September 14, 2024, and runs until October 6. This year, the fest... |
| 03.10.2024 | A Cultural Gateway to China's Rich Heritage: "The Great Art of Dunhuang" Exhibition Opens in Shanghai | SHANGHAI, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "The Great Art of Dunhuang," a special exhibition ("the Exhibition") of Dunhuang's cultural artifacts, opened on September 20th at the China Art Museum (Shanghai Art Museum). The Ex... |
| 27.09.2024 | UNESCO Regional Office in Cairo and Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation Launch Dual Exhibitions at the Museum of Islamic Art | The UNESCO Regional Office in Cairo is pleased to announce the opening of two major exhibitions in collaboration with the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation and the Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo.
These exhibitions, ho... |
| 05.08.2024 | Tahiti Tourism Board Marquesas Islands registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site | [Tahiti Tourism Board] Marquesas Islands registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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| 02.08.2024 | UNESCO World Heritage: 26 new sites inscribed | The 46th session of the World Heritage Committee ended on Wednesday in New Delhi, India. The Committee inscribed 26 new cultural and natural properties on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The session concluded with Nauru ratifying the World He... |
| 29.07.2024 | Towards 2030: A new roadmap for Europe and North America's commitments to the World Heritage Convention. | During its 46th session in New Delhi, India today - the World Heritage Committee adopted the 2024-2031 Regional Action Plan of Europe and North America, as one of the outcomes of the Third Cycle of Periodic Reporting for this region.
Action... |
| 22.07.2024 | The most visited countries: What is South Africa’s ranking? | The most visited countries in the world. Images by Svetlana Gumerova/Unsplash, PxHere, and Miranda Campbell/Unsplash
South Africa was among the top 30 most visited countries in 2023, dropping a few places in 2024 based on current statistics... |
| 10.07.2024 | Viking Fever at the Start of Season 3 of "Vikings: Valhalla" | Viking Fever at the Start of Season 3 of "Vikings: Valhalla"
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Excitement is rising among Viking fans worldwide as the third and final season of "Vikings: Valhalla" premieres... |
| 05.07.2024 | Resources on avian flu published for site managers | In April and May 2024, UNESCO and its partners organised a webinar series aimed to raise awareness of the site management authorities on the impacts of the avian influenza outbreak on wildlife in UNESCO World Heritage sites, Biosphere Reser... |
| 25.06.2024 | 'Urgent' for Australia to protect Great Barrier Reef: UNESCO | SYDNEY: Australia must take "urgent" action to protect the Great Barrier Reef, including setting more ambitious climate targets, the UN's cultural organisation has warned.
In a draft decision, UNESCO also asked Australia to submit... |
| 20.06.2024 | teamLab Borderless Jeddah | The Record-Breaking Digital Art Museum Opened in Historic Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | Saudi Ministry of Culture and Tokyo-based art collective teamLab launched the Middle East’s first teamLab Borderless museum in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Historic Jeddah
Spanning 10,000 sqm of gross floor area, a ‘museum without a ma... |
| 31.05.2024 | Join the World Heritage Volunteers 2024 Campaign | The UNESCO World Heritage Centre is pleased to announce the selected projects of the World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) 2024 Campaign, under the theme of ‘World Heritage Volunteers 2024 - Working on the Future’.
90 action camp projects will be... |
| 04.05.2024 | Message from Ms Audrey Azoulay Director-General of UNESCO for African World Heritage Day 5 May 2024 | Every year, on 5 May, we celebrate African World Heritage Day to honour the natural wonders and cultural legacies of Africa.
From Mbanza Kongo, capital of the former Kingdom of Kongo in Angola, to the fortress of Fasil Ghebbi in the Gondar ... |
| 02.05.2024 | Odzala-Kokoua National Park: Poised to Become a Leading Eco-Tourism Destination in Africa | Odzala-Kokoua National Park Republic of Congo
Odzala-Kokoua National Park is home to some of the world’s most endangered species, including the forest elephant, western lowland gorilla, and hundreds of unique bird species.
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| 30.04.2024 | Artist Paul Wiersbinski awarded the 2024 World Heritage Residence Scholarship | This year, 2024, the World Heritage Residence Scholarship goes to German artist Paul Wiersbinski, Berlin, for his project entitled "The Perfect House". The project will connect together the World Heritage sites Decorated Farmhouse... |
| 22.04.2024 | Seychelles: Rising Up for Sids Digital Transformation | Mauritius and Seychelles are well positioned to leverage their enviable digital assets
UNDP's Rising Up for SIDS offer aims to respond to support climate action, blue economy and digital transformation. Much has been written and said about ... |
| 22.04.2024 | Towards the removal of sites in East Africa from the List of World Heritage in Danger | Experts from East Africa gathered in Nairobi for a workshop to discuss current challenges posed at the World Heritage sites in danger in Kenya, Madagascar, and Tanzania.
Africa, despite its rich and diverse cultural and natural heritage, re... |
| 22.04.2024 | Call for Participation: African World Heritage Day 5 May 2024 | In harmony with the African Union's theme of the year for 2024, “Educate and Skill Africa for the 21st Century,” the African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) invites African States Parties (particularly heritage professionals and institutions, ci... |
| 16.04.2024 | DAZU Rock Carvings: Art Treasure Carved into Endless Time | CHONGQING, China, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DAZU Rock Carvings have witnessed thousands of years. From the foundation of the early Tang Dynasty, the refining in the last five dynasties of the Tang Dynasty, to the glory of the North Son... |
| 10.03.2024 | Why Vilnius and Riga should feature on your eastern Europe travel plans | Listen to this article
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| 08.03.2024 | "Widespread" coral bleaching threatens iconic reefs, NOAA warns | Coral bleaching is expected to continue on "multiple, major" reef regions due to ongoing marine heatwaves — with the world's largest coral reef ecosystem, Australia's Great Barrier Reef, among the areas hardest hit.
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| 15.02.2024 | First steps towards a risk management plan in Paraguay's Missions | First technical mission to the Jesuit Missions of Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangüe to launch risk management project
In the framework of the project "Design and implementation of the Risk Management Plan for the Jes... |