Introduction: ICOMOS and partners in the Culture 2030 Goal campaign have released a Statement on 'Culture and the COVID-19 Pandemic', framed in our commitment to the 2030 Agenda and the need to guarantee culture is at the heart of the UN Decade of Action for the SDGs. #CultureCovid19 #Culture2030Goal ICOMOS...

Introduction: Also known as World Heritage Day in some countries, the International Day of Monuments and Sites has always been an occasion to reflect upon - and often visit - heritage sites that are important to us. This year, during the Covid-19 crisis, most of us can only enjoy our heritage online, through virt...

Introduction: The State of Emergency includes a strengthened policy on reducing movements of people, by implementing strategies such as the closing of shopping malls, schools, parks, prohibiting gatherings, and implementation of strict social distancing. With this development, International Union for Conservat...

Introduction: COVID-19 is spreading globally. When it broke out in China, George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI) in Malaysia showed their concern about the situation in China and was willing to support with face masks. Now, while the epidemic is under control in China, the coronavirus is spreading rapidl...

Introduction: The Archaeological Site of Nahr El-Kalb is an exceptional monument that testifies to the rich cultural heritage of Lebanon. The site has been included on the Tentative List of Lebanon since 2019, for potential nomination to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The site’s exceptional documentary herita...