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Training Workshop on Impact Assessments in a World Heritage Context for practitioners in EgyptDescription: A training workshop was organized in Cairo, Egypt, to strengthen the capacities of heritage site managers and for those developing projects in and around heritage sites to train them in applying Impact Assessments in a World Heritage context. Impact assessments is an important tool to find the best possible solutions to meet both conservation priorities and development needs in the framework of sustainable development.
Introduction: The three-day workshop brought together over 30 participants concerned with management, conservation and planning at World Heritage properties in Egypt. Organized by UNESCO in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt and ICOMOS, the workshop took place from 22 to 24 August... -
Call for Papers: International Symposium on Cultural Heritage x Sustainable Development in the Asia-...Description: UNESCO, the Asian Academy for Heritage Management Secretariat at Southeast University, and the Beijing Cultural Relics Protection Association are calling for Papers for an upcoming International Symposium on Cultural Heritage x Sustainable Development in the Asia-Pacific Region: Milestones and Opportunities (mid-Nov 2022). Selected participants will be invited to present at the Symposium.
Introduction: - Call for Papers - International Symposium Cultural Heritage x Sustainable Development in the Asia-Pacific Region: Milestones and Opportunities Beijing and online, November 2022 UNESCO, the Asian Academy for Heritage Management Secretariat at Southeast University, and t... -
Promotion | World Heritage Dialogues - The Digital RevolutionDescription: The 3rd Dialogue will be held on 17 August 2020 from 14.00-16:00 Beijing time (UTC+8). The theme is World Heritage and the Digital Revolution. New technologies supporting the “5Cs” Strategic Objectives for World Heritage.
Introduction: World Heritage Dialogues for the 50th Anniversary of the World Heritage Convention Session 3: World Heritage and the Digital Revolution New technologies supporting the “5Cs” Strategic Objectives for World Heritage Wednesday 17 August 2022 Online 14:00-16:00 Beijing time (UTC + 8) ... -
New Guidance Set to Help Reduce Impacts from Development on World Heritage sitesDescription: UNESCO and the Advisory Bodies to the World Heritage Committee have issued new guidance for assessing impacts from projects that could potentially affect the planet’s most precious heritage places. Designed specifically for heritage management institutions, governments and project developers, it aims to help find the best possible solutions to meet both conservation priorities and development needs.
Introduction: While new projects and infrastructures can be crucial for economic and social development, they can also have negative impacts on World Heritage sites’ “Outstanding Universal Value” – the unique qualities for which they receive World Heritage status. “World Heritage sites provide sources of livel... -
Call for Case Studies: 2022 Global Awards for World Heritage Education Innovative CasesDescription:
Introduction: 1. Preface: World Heritage Education is not only an important way for people to acquire knowledge and inspiration, but also an incubator for innovative development models of heritage sites. In 2021, WHITRAP launched the global call for innovative case studies on World Heritage Education wi...
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