Message from Ms Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem (26 July 2022)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2455
From  the  intertwining  roots  to  the  tips  of  the  branches,  in  a  complex  habitat,  many species  come  to  feed  and  reproduce,  forming together  one  of  the  most  flourishing ecosystems in existence.And we humans depend on these environments that slow down coastal erosion and are a source of food for many.  
This  is  probably  why ...
Palau's Rock Islands Southern Lagoon appoints Chief Resilience Officer
https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2463
In June 2022, the Resilient Reefs Initiative was launched in Palau with the appointment of its first Chief Resilience Officer and Resilience Advisor. The Chief Resilience Officer will be tasked with bringing local communities, businesses, NGOs, and tourism operators together in an effort to build an inclusive resilience strategy for this globally outstanding World Heritage coral reef.
The Rock Islands Southern Lagoon (Palau) is the fourth World Heritage-listed coral reef to launch the ...
UNESCO expresses its deep regret at the passing of Dr Michael Jansen
https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2462
Dr Michael Jansen was a scholar and professor in conservation engineering, and the Managing Director of the German University of Technology | GUtech · Urban Planning and Architectural Design in Oman.
"We pay tribute to the memory of Michael Jansen and for the immense contribution he made to safeguarding heritage of many countries. He has been involved for decades as expert in heritage conservation and monitoring in many countries. His interdisciplinary approach and open ...
Experts Workshop for the creation of Dive into Heritage digital platform
https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2461
With the support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia a first online workshop on the future UNESCO's Dive into Heritage platform entitled "Expert Workshop on the Dive into Heritage platform's scientific content? was organised by UNESCO on the 12th and 13th of July 2022.
UNESCO is working on the creation of a new web tool "Dive into Heritage,? a comprehensive platform that will host digital data of World Heritage sites and their related intangible heritage for protection, ...
Modern Heritage of Africa: Towards an enhanced representation of the African continent on the World Heritage List
https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2460
On 27 -28 June 2022, UNESCO's World Heritage Centre organized an experts meeting on Modern Heritage of Africa and the 1972 World Heritage Convention, with the aim to integrate the modern heritage concept into World Heritage in the African context and provide a new conceptual understanding from an African perspective. It builds upon the work already done in the Centre regarding Modern Heritage Programme, UNESCO 2011 Historic Urban Landscape Recommendation and  follows the ...
Action for Sustainable Livelihoods in East Rennell, Solomon Islands
https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2459
With support from the UNESCO/Netherlands Funds-in-Trust, a hybrid-format Stakeholder Consultation Dialogue "Towards Developing Sustainable Livelihoods in the East Rennell World Heritage Site? was co-organised by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development and UNESCO in Honiara on 31 May 2022.
Building on community meetings organised in East Rennell between 28 April and 1 May 2022, the consultation dialogue brought together key stakeholders, including representatives of ...
Online technical workshops to support World Heritage properties in Iraq
https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2458
A series of online workshops were organized by the UNESCO World Heritage Centre (WHC) in collaboration with ICOMOS to support Iraq in its efforts towards the conservation of World Heritage properties, particularly those inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
Within the framework of the UNESCO/Netherlands Funds-in-Trust project for 'Strengthening capacities in state of conservation reporting on properties inscribed on the list of World Heritage in Danger in Iraq,' an ...
2022 UNESCO Member States Survey on the implementation of the Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape
https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2431
UNESCO Member States are invited to complete the survey to report on their implementation of the 2011 Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape (HUL Recommendation) based on an assessment of the situation for the period 2019-2022.  In 2022, the survey contains two sections: Section A, concerning the implementation of the HUL Recommendation at national level, and Section B, concerning the city-level implementation of the HUL Recommendation in specific historic cities and urban ...
Promoting Green Jobs for the Youth of Andohahela, Madagascar while preserving a World Heritage site
https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2457
UNESCO is working in close collaboration with the Ministry of Technical Education and Vocational Training of Madagascar (METFP) for the creation of green jobs to tackle youth unemployment and strengthen the protection of Rainforests of the Atsinanana, UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.
Located in the south-east of Madagascar, Andohahela straddles Fort-Dauphin and Amboasary Sud in Anosy Region. 82% of the area in Andohahela is covered by rainforests and its National Park, has received the ...
Ukraine: over 150 cultural sites partially or totally destroyed
https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2453
According to a new count, 152 cultural sites in Ukraine have been partially or totally destroyed since the beginning of the war. UNESCO reiterates its call to respect international law, and continues its actions in support of cultural professionals in the field.
On Thursday, UNESCO published an updated assessment of the damage caused to cultural sites in Ukraine since 24 February 2022, when Russian offensive began. According to the checks carried out by its experts, 152 cultural sites have ...
