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Le Dialogue Asie-Pacifique sur le patrimoine et l’authenticité apporte de nouvelles perspectives à la préservation du patrimoine mondial

Du 27 septembre au 1er octobre 2026, un Dialogue sur le patrimoine et l’authenticité pour la région Asie-Pacifique s’est tenu ...
Centre du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO

La ville coloniale de Saint-Domingue teste la Boîte à outils pour l’action climatique dans les sites du patrimoine mondial.

La ville coloniale de Saint-Domingue, en République dominicaine, accueille la première phase pilote de mise en œuvre de la ...
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The Asia-Pacific Dialogue on Heritage and Authenticity brings new perspectives to World Heritage preservation

From 27 September to 1 October 2026, a Dialogue on Heritage and Authenticity for the Asia-Pacific region took place in Ha Noi ...
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Climate Action Toolkit for World Heritage tested in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo

The Colonial City of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic is hosting the first pilot application of the Climate Action ...
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World Heritage Nomination: A practical guide - Now available

The publication "World Heritage Nomination: A practical guide" offers practical information on the opportunities through a World Heritage inscription, to join a global community for the protection, ...
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World Heritage Committee adopts a landmark strategy for Small Island Developing States

The 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, currently taking place in Busan, Republic of Korea, marks a historic milestone for Small Island Developing States (SIDS). On Tuesday, 21 July, the ...
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UNESCO Supports Nauru in Completing its First World Heritage International Assistance Project

UNESCO has supported the successful completion of the Republic of Nauru's first International Assistance project under the World Heritage Convention, marking a significant milestone for the Pacific ...
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World Environment Day 2026: A Call for Climate Action

On World Environment Day, celebrated in 2026 under the theme of climate action, UNESCO reaffirms the vital role of World Heritage in protecting our planet’s natural and cultural treasures. As climate ...
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UNESCO explores collaboration with the University of Cape Town to strengthen World Heritage higher education in Africa

From 16 to 17 April 2026, UNESCO undertook a contact and scoping mission to the University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa, in the framework of the project “Institutionalising and strengthening ...
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Call for applications: The Wildlife Institute of India training courses on natural heritage management in 2026

The UNESCO Category 2 Centre Wildlife Institute of India (WII-C2C) for World Natural Heritage Management and Training for the Asia and Pacific Region is calling for applications from international ...
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Managing World Heritage

UNESCO and the Advisory Bodies to the World Heritage Committee – ICCROM, ICOMOS, and IUCN – have announced the release of a new manual, Managing World Heritage, a foundational reference document to ...
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World Wetlands Day 2026: Celebrating cultural heritage through wetlands

Celebrated each year on 2 February, World Wetlands Day highlights in 2026 the theme “Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage”, underscoring the deep and enduring connections ...