Natural Heritage Capacity-building courses by UNESCO WII-C2C, starting April 2026
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Introduction.
Wildlife Institute of India - Category 2 Centre (WII-C2C) has been conducting international courses for capacity-building in Natural Heritage from last two years. These fully sponsored courses are specifically designed for international participants, and this is facilitated through the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India (GoI). The sponsorship includes round-trip air travel, lodging expenses, and a nominal daily allowance.
To date, WII-C2C has successfully conducted six courses in Natural Heritage Management under the MEA-ITEC programme, training 93 participants from 39 countries across 6 continents. Starting in April 2026, three upcoming courses are as follows, with respective brochures attached:
1. Certificate Course in Natural Heritage Management : 27th April to 22nd May 2026 (4 Weeks)
2. Training Course in Natural Heritage Management : 17th to 28th August 2026 (2 weeks)
3. Certificate Course in Natural Heritage Management : 1st to 26th February 2027 (4 Weeks)
Apply at : https://bit.ly/WII-C2C_ITEC (Online Application)
To date, WII-C2C has successfully conducted six courses in Natural Heritage Management under the MEA-ITEC programme, training 93 participants from 39 countries across 6 continents. Starting in April 2026, three upcoming courses are as follows, with respective brochures attached:
1. Certificate Course in Natural Heritage Management : 27th April to 22nd May 2026 (4 Weeks)

2. Training Course in Natural Heritage Management : 17th to 28th August 2026 (2 weeks)

3. Certificate Course in Natural Heritage Management : 1st to 26th February 2027 (4 Weeks)

Apply at : https://bit.ly/WII-C2C_ITEC (Online Application)
Open for : Natural Heritage Site Managers (Preferred) or government officials involved in Natural Heritage/Protected Area Management, Academics and Tourism Sector from ITEC Partner countries (https://www.itecgoi.in/ITEC_Countries)
