Description: The International Training Course on Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage is a follow-up of the recommendations adopted at the Special Thematic Session on Risk Management for Cultural Heritage held at UN-WCDR (World Conference on Disaster Reduction) in January 2005 in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. One of these recommendations advocated the need for the academic community to develop scientific research, education and training programs incorporating cultural heritage, in both its tangible and intangible manifestations, into disaster risk management. The importance of strengthening knowledge, innovation and education to build a culture of disaster prevention at WH properties was reiterated by the World Heritage Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, Lithuania, July 2006). Till now, 165 professionals from 68 countries have been trained through this annual course.

Description: ICOMOS International Charter for Cultural Heritage Tourism (2021): Reinforcing cultural heritage protection and community resilience through responsible and sustainable tourism management was approved by the ICOMOS ADCOMSC and ADCOM on October 27 and November 3 2021 respectively, and is to be adopted at the ICOMOS General Assembly 2022. The English-Chinese version of the Charter is conducted by Zhang Rouran, Vice President of ICOMOS International Cultural Tourism Committee (ICTC), and proofread by the secretariat of the ICOMOS China. The draft of translation is completed by Zhong Yingqiu, Liu Guoqiao and Wang Jianing of the ICTC Emerging Professionals.

Description: On March 24, UNESCO and the Gansu Provincial Government announced a new partnership to integrate cultural and creative assets into Gansu’s development frameworks, leveraging culture and creativity for economic, social, cultural and environmental gains.

Description: ICOMOS 21st General Assembly and Scientific Symposium (ICOMOS 21st General Assembly and Scientific Symposium) will be held in Sydney from August 31 to September 9, 2023. More than 1,500 professionals from heritage, archaeology, history, urban planning, architecture and other fields are expected to attend the conference to share their expertise and raise the global public's interest in cultural heritage and conservation.

Description: The 2021 UNESCO Marine World Heritage Annual Overview, made public today, summarises a year of conservation successes for marine World Heritage, but also underscores the urgent need for greater action to protect sites from the rapidly increasing threat of climate change.