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...

Introduction: For the video of the activity, please click the link below: http://heritap.whitr-ap.org/index.php?classid=12497&id=54&t=show -P5 Digital conservation is currently one of the most discussed issues in the field of World Heritage research and practice. At this important historical moment of...