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Strengthening World Heritage network at the World Heritage Site Managers Forum

From 11 to 15 September 2023, 80 World Heritage site managers from across the globe met in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for the 5th World Heritage Site Managers Forum held in conjunction with the extended 45th session of the World Heritage Committee. The 2023 Forum offered a space to discuss where we are with the on-the-ground implementation of the World Heritage Convention and reflect on...

World Heritage site managers gather in Riyadh to brainstorm for future heritage management

Under the framework of the extended 45th session of the World Heritage Committee and following the 50th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention celebrated in November 2022, the 5th World Heritage Site Managers’ Forum brings together World Heritage site managers to discuss challenges and opportunities in managing World Heritage for the next 50 years.  

Government of Australia pledges $510,000 AUD for joint Capacity Development Project on Climate Action for World Heritage to be implemented by UNESCO, ICCROM, ICOMOS and IUCN

The Australian Government has generously committed $510,000 AUD to the World Heritage Leadership programme to support the first phase of this project, which will be implemented over the next 15 months.
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Special Issue Journal on the Heritage Place Lab out now!

The new Special Issue of the Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development (JCHMSD) focuses on the results of the Heritage Place Lab initiative of the ICCROM-IUCN World Heritage Leadership (WHL) programme. Taking evidence from processes implemented at various World Heritage places and sites, this journal documents the importance of fostering collaborative practice-oriented...

International archaeological conference becomes first ICCROM-NRICH activity under new MoU

International archaeological conference becomes first ICCROM-NRICH activity under new MoU

On 20 July 2023, ICCROM Director-General Webber Ndoro was in the Republic of Korea for the joint ICCROM and NRICH international symposium, "World Archaeology: Ancient Cities and Royal Capitals." The symposium was the first outcome of the MoU signed between NRICH and ICCROM in June.

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More than 100 heritage managers from 63 countries discuss World Heritage needs for #TheNext50 at WHSMF

In mid-June 2023, the ICCROM-IUCN World Heritage Leadership (WHL) programme, the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and the Ministry of Culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by its Heritage Commission in cooperation with ICOMOS launched the 5th edition of the World Heritage Site Managers’ Forum. The online component of the Forum, delivered between June and July, brought together more than...

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Third PNC course held to meet growing demand for capacity building on World Heritage management 

This year's third edition of our People Nature Culture (PNC) course brought together 22 World Heritage site managers and practitioners from 19 countries. This international flagship foundational course of the ICCROM-IUCN World Heritage Leadership (WHL) programme has become a hallmark event of learning and exchange between natural and cultural World Heritage places.

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Volunteers, fellows and interns contribute to ICCROM’s mission

ICCROM headquarters was a full house in April, May and June – we have been happy hosts of fellows, interns and volunteers from across the globe.

More languages added! Guidance and Toolkit for Impact Assessment in the Context of World Heritage

More languages added! Guidance and Toolkit for Impact Assessment in the Context of World Heritage

With the help of worldwide partners, the Guidance and Toolkit for Impact Assessment in a World Heritage context, published last year, is now available in five languages – Arabic, English, French, Japanese and Macedonian.

Asia Pacific MS meeting

First Asia-Pacific Regional Information Meeting gathers ICCROM network to exchange perspectives and ideas for collaboration

On 26 June 2023, ICCROM held its first Asia-Pacific Regional Information Meeting for our Member States, partners and those interested in our work in the region. The event provided an overview of ICCROM’s programmes and activities while facilitating discussions on regional challenges and opportunities for collaboration.