Introduction: UNESCO has engaged in the elaboration of a UNESCO Framework on Culture and Arts Education in response to the decision of its Member States calling for enhanced synergies and interdisciplinarity between the fields of culture and education echoing the needs and aspirations of a fast-evolving environme...

Introduction: In 1982, ICOMOS established 18 April as the International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS), followed by UNESCO adoption during its 22nd General Conference. Each year, ICOMOS proposes a theme for activities to be organized by its members and partners - and anyone who wants to join in marking the Da...

Introduction: On March 16, Ms. Li Hong, the programme specialist of WHITRAP Shanghai was invited by the Management Committee of Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area to give a training session on "World Heritage Impact Assessment". Chen Lin, the deputy director of the committee, and more than 40 people in charge of vari...

Introduction: Culture-Nature initiatives recognise the interconnections between cultural and natural heritage and rethink how we can protect culture and nature through a comprehensive approach with local communities. Through integrated protection, management and sustainable development of our heritage places, Cul...

Introduction: After fifteen years of grassroots youth activities and international cooperation, and on the occasion of the50th anniversary of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, the World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) Initiative meet the challenge of ‘The Next 50’ years to involve young people, communities and site...