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Statement by the Director-General of UNESCO regarding the mission to the Old City of Jerusalem 21 May 2013 | 06:00 am
Following certain media announcements reporting on the cancellation of the UNESCO Mission to the Old City of Jerusalem, Director-General Irina Bokova wishes to underscore that contrary to such informa...
Rosewood Poaching Turns Violent; Rapid Response Facility Provides Emergency Support 17 May 2013 | 06:00 am
On the 3rd of May, the Rapid Response Facility (RRF) received a request for emergency support in confronting a surge of rosewood poaching in Dong Phayayen Kao Yai Forest Complex World Heritage site. ...
Two New Episodes of Patrimonito's World Heritage Adventures Available Online 7 May 2013 | 06:00 am
World Heritage Education Programme is pleased to announce the release of "Patrimonito’s World Heritage Adventures" cartoon series. The mentioned episodes are dedicated to celebrate the 40th anniversa...
UNESCO and International Astronomical Union sign new agreement 3 May 2013 | 06:00 am
On 30 April 2013, UNESCO and the International Astronomical Union (IAU) renewed their Memorandum of Understanding at the Organization’s Headquarters. The agreement has been concluded in the framework ...
The Director-General of UNESCO Expresses Deep Concern at the Rising Violence in the Central African Republic, at the Heart of the Sangha Trinational S... 3 May 2013 | 06:00 am
The Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, has expressed deep concern over the rise of armed violence, poaching and destruction in the Dzanga-Sanga National Park, in Central African Republic. The s...
Collaboration between Two Volcanic World Heritage Sites on Managing Risks to Visitors 3 May 2013 | 06:00 am
Demonstrating an excellent example of cooperation between managers and staff of two of the globe’s most iconic World Heritage volcano sites, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in the USA and New Zealand’s...
Extension of the Netherlands Funds-in-Trust 2013- 2016 29 Apr 2013 | 06:00 am
After three successful programme cycles of 4 years each, during the period from 2001 to 2012, the Dutch Government decided to extend the Netherlands Funds-in-Trust for another 4-year cycle during the ...
First European Marine World Heritage Sites conference commits to strong regional cooperation 26 Apr 2013 | 08:00 pm
From 15-16 April 2013, 25 experts from 4 European marine World Heritage Sites were brought together in Tönning (Germany) with the aim to strengthen their cooperation. Participants included managers f...
2nd South East Europe World Heritage Youth Forum for peace and sustainable development held 25 Apr 2013 | 06:00 am
The 2nd South East European (SEE) World Heritage Youth Forum for peace and sustainable development was held from 6 to 11 April 2013 in Zajecar, eastern Serbia, home of the Gamzigrad – Felix Romuliana ...
UNESCO Director-General deplores continuing destruction of ancient Aleppo, a World Heritage site 24 Apr 2013 | 06:00 am
UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova expressed her deep distress over reports of the continuing destruction which has severely damaged the ancient city of Aleppo, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 19...
