Recruitment | UNESCO Bangkok Seeks Expert for Regional Survey on World Heritage Cities and Climate Action in Asia-Pacific
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Introduction.
Background
UNESCO has recently launched a three-year project titled "World Heritage Cities and Climate Action in the Asia-Pacific Region," with the generous support of the Japan Funds-in-Trust. The project aims to enhance understanding and action at the intersection of cultural heritage preservation and climate change adaptation.
It is structured in three phases:
• Year 1: Conduct a regional survey to assess the current state of climate change impacts and responses among World Heritage Cities in the Asia-Pacific region, and widely share the findings with relevant stakeholders.
• Year 2: Facilitate the exchange of knowledge among stakeholders, identify potential solutions, and implement tailored pilot projects in selected cities based on their specific contexts.
• Year 3: Share the outcomes of the project not only with site managers but also with decision/policy makers in the cities, promoting the integration of climate action into urban policies for the protection of World Heritage properties.
To advance this project, we are now seeking to recruit an expert to conduct a regional survey on World Heritage Cities and Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific.
Position: Regional Survey Expert
Responsibilities and Tasks:
• Conduct a literature and data review, design, and implement an online questionnaire survey targeting at site managers of selected World Heritage Cities in the region.
Present findings from the survey at a Regional Meeting, scheduled to take place in Japan around March 2026, with the participation of site representatives and relevant experts.
Application Information
Application Link:
https://careers.unesco.org/job/Bangkok-Individual-Consultant-Culture-%28Regional-Survey-on-World-Heritage-Cities-and-Climate-Action%29/821335702/
Deadline: 7 June 2025
Work Arrangement: Remote (no need to work in Bangkok)
Project Significance
the intersection between cultural heritage conservation and climate change action is still an emerging area of research, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. This project is therefore expected to generate valuable insights that will contribute to the achievement of the SDGs and inform future actions for the protection of World Heritage Cities.
UNESCO has recently launched a three-year project titled "World Heritage Cities and Climate Action in the Asia-Pacific Region," with the generous support of the Japan Funds-in-Trust. The project aims to enhance understanding and action at the intersection of cultural heritage preservation and climate change adaptation.
It is structured in three phases:
• Year 1: Conduct a regional survey to assess the current state of climate change impacts and responses among World Heritage Cities in the Asia-Pacific region, and widely share the findings with relevant stakeholders.
• Year 2: Facilitate the exchange of knowledge among stakeholders, identify potential solutions, and implement tailored pilot projects in selected cities based on their specific contexts.
• Year 3: Share the outcomes of the project not only with site managers but also with decision/policy makers in the cities, promoting the integration of climate action into urban policies for the protection of World Heritage properties.
To advance this project, we are now seeking to recruit an expert to conduct a regional survey on World Heritage Cities and Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific.
Position: Regional Survey Expert
Responsibilities and Tasks:
• Conduct a literature and data review, design, and implement an online questionnaire survey targeting at site managers of selected World Heritage Cities in the region.
Present findings from the survey at a Regional Meeting, scheduled to take place in Japan around March 2026, with the participation of site representatives and relevant experts.
Application Information
Application Link:
https://careers.unesco.org/job/Bangkok-Individual-Consultant-Culture-%28Regional-Survey-on-World-Heritage-Cities-and-Climate-Action%29/821335702/
Deadline: 7 June 2025
Work Arrangement: Remote (no need to work in Bangkok)
Project Significance
the intersection between cultural heritage conservation and climate change action is still an emerging area of research, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. This project is therefore expected to generate valuable insights that will contribute to the achievement of the SDGs and inform future actions for the protection of World Heritage Cities.