Towards the removal of sites in East Africa from the List of World Heritage in Danger
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Due to the multiple crises that affected #iraq and its #culturalheritage, international grant-makers and donors have supported the country… which lessons can we learn after decades of funding diverse projects to protect and restore cultural heritage? As I traveled to Iraq to represent Cultural Emergency Response (CER), I reflected on the following: -Local communities should be at the centre of heritage restoration projects to ensure ownership after the project is completed. -Women need to be empowered to promote gender balanced teams leading project implementation. -Youth should be invited to discover and connect with the restored heritage ensuring continuity of use and practices. -Cooperation between Private/Public Sector should be motivated for heritage funding and revitalisation. -#civilsociety needs to be involved as a bridge between sectors. Grassroots initiatives should be supported to connect communities and heritage. -Rebuilding and restoring needs to address not only the built heritage but also its connection with the communities and their practices. -Cultural heritage projects should contribute to developing and strengthening skills of local professionals, creating jobs and opportunities for the local population. As #heritage professionals, we need to see further than the object, and understand its value for people. Thanks to colleagues from Kaplan, Tarii, Cultural Protection Fund, Whiting, Unesco Mosul and all local organisations and professionals for sharing these inspirational days.
We talked to local experts about current challenges in heritage protection in Iraq during a day-long conference at the UKH Centre for Environmental Studies. Iraq has a long history of heritage protection intervention, including the beginning of what inspired the foundation of CER as a programme. In 2003, CER was established by the Prince Claus Fund in direct response to the destruction of the Bamiyan Buddhas and the looting of the Iraq Museum. The conference focused on the state of heritage conservation practice in Iraq, where CER Head of Programmes Vanessa Fraga Prol spoke on our collective vision for future efforts. The event brought together 100+ guests, including museum directors, heritage conservation experts, project coordinators, representatives from international organizations, and local partners. Additionally, 30 students from the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) volunteered to support the event's success. The event concluded with a commitment to advancing academic research and cultural heritage preservation, encapsulating shared visions for progress in academic research, cultural heritage preservation, and environmental initiatives. G-CHeP and The Academic Research Institute in Iraq (TARII), in collaboration with the UKH Centre of Environmental Studies, organised this event. Interested in learning more? Watch a summary of the conference below #CER #culturalemergency #heritageprotection #iraq
State of Heritage Conservation Practice in Iraq
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Despite being one of the key places in terms of nature and biodiversity, there is a marked dissonance in the recognition of Africa on the UNESCO #WorldHeritage List. Today, there are only 98 African sites inscribed, while the World Heritage List features 1,157 properties. Within the context of the African World Heritage Fund (AWHF), the global strategy “Priority Africa“ enters to reimagine African heritage promotion and preservation. Discover more about it in the latest issue of World Heritage: https://lnkd.in/ee9Mse7d
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World Heritage Day, is significant as it raises awareness about the importance of preserving cultural heritage and historical sites around the world. It highlights the need for conservation efforts to protect these valuable assets for future generations. #Rise #RiseRealty #riserealtynashik #nashikrealestate #propertyinvestment #realestateinvestment #nashikdevelopment #worldheritage #indianheritage #worldheritageday
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A USD3.675 million grant to help upgrade #LogisticsInfrastructure while enhancing #Biosecurity in the ecologically fragile #GalápagosIslands was approved by the MCDF Governing Committee during its meeting in Beijing. The project will be implemented by the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF -banco de desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe-). The MCDF grant will improve port infrastructure and logistics services for the delivery of food and other goods to the Galápagos Islands, meeting rising demand amid rapid tourism growth in the UNESCO World Heritage. It will also strengthen biosecurity and marine reserve protection in the Galápagos and neighboring Pacific areas facing invasive species threats. Learn more about this project-support grant: https://lnkd.in/d2Y59ZCH #ConnectivityforAll #SustainableLogistics #Biosecurity #Galápagos #MCDF
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Coastal lagoons, sabkhas and salinas are constantly contested places, while themselves being in a constant state of evolution and dissolution. This independant documentary provides a clear insight into one such clash of priorities, between the need for flat land versus the need for retreat from sea level rise, the need for regional development versus the conservation of nature and the rights of aeroplanes versus birds. I am intending to visit these lagoons in Albania, after attending the INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR SALT LAKE RESEARCH INC conference in Türkiye, later this year, as these lagoons have much in common with some of our Australian coastal wetlands. https://lnkd.in/gvPFSZ-d
Natural paradise under threat in Albania - Will the Lagoon be saved? | DW Documentary
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Director, Conservation Management at Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore (URA)
We need to have the right systems to be in place to ensure our heritage sites are able to better overcome disasters and conflicts and be passed on to future generations. What do you have in place in your home country that is able to mitigate these risks?
On 18 April, we come together to mark the International Day of Monuments and Sites, reflecting on the theme: "Disasters & Conflicts Through the Lens of the Venice Charter." 📜 Since 1964, the Venice Charter has stood as a beacon of guidance, providing an international framework for the conservation and restoration of our precious built heritage. Six decades later, cultural heritage is facing an increasing number of threats worldwide, such as climate change or a growing number of disasters and conflicts that are destroying cultural places and displacing communities on a massive scale. Today, we join International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) and other cultural heritage organizations in celebrating the rich tapestry of heritage monuments and sites worldwide. #OurHeritage is #OurFuture, together, we can ensure that our past continues to inspire, shaping a brighter future for all. Do you want to join the celebration and take action? Here are some ways to get involved: 🔹 https://lnkd.in/dRZpthCv 🔹https://lnkd.in/dui7sTyU 🖼️ Image: Witness the temporary stabilization of a historic temple in the aftermath of the 2015 earthquake at the Swyambhu World Heritage Site in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, ICCROM Mission. #18April #IDMS2024 #icomosIDMS2024 #VeniceCharter #culturalheritage #ICCROM
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Micro-Climate Blog #13! on new capacity to care for heritage in Ukraine (FAR ICCROM) and the heart-bending intersections of heritage, conflict, and climate change
New in our Micro-Climate Blog Series from Marcy Rockman! 🇺🇦 The International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) has successfully trained its first class of Ukrainian first aiders through the First Aid and Resilience for Heritage in Times of Crisis (FAR) program. This initiative is crucial in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where heritage is at risk. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gbCKSiaA #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalAction #GlobalWarming #Archaeology #Sustainability #SHAClimate #SHA #ClimateHeritage 🏙️🔍#HeritagePreservation #Ukraine #CulturalHeritage #FARProgram
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Knowledge Management and Learning | United Nations Development Programme | Global Fund for Coral Reefs
Excited to see this webinar on how GFCR and UNESCO work together and how UNESCO World Heritage status can help protect marine ecosystems!
Join the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) and UNESCO joint webinar, “Stepping up Investment in UNESCO World Heritage-listed Reefs,” on 8 February at 3pm CET. The webinar will dive into the strategic partnership between GFCR and UNESCO including: 🪸How UNESCO supports World Heritage-listed reefs in developing countries 🪸How to designate marine sites to the UNESCO World Heritage list 🪸How to leverage UNESCO World Heritage status for conservation success: a case study Don’t miss this chance to gain insight into the objectives and actions of the #GFCR-#UNESCO partnership. Register now: http://bit.ly/48ybhOQ
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📣 Guidebook for Action on the World Heritage in Danger, a tool for protecting and safeguarding our cultural and natural treasures, through practical recommendations, strategies and examples.
OUT NOW: "Implementing New Visions: a Guidebook for Action on the List of World Heritage in Danger". The List of #WorldHeritage in Danger is designed for broad mobilization of the international community to preserve the irreplaceable World Heritage sites that are facing significant threats. This new Guidebook is key for our future collective action to protect our World Heritage! When a site is inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger, it is an opportunity for optimum action from the global World Heritage network to protect the site. This Guidebook provides some examples which illustrate this potential and the successes of Danger Listing in order to change the way the story of the List of World Heritage in Danger is told and move away from negativity and focus on positive conservation efforts. It serves as a practical tool for all stakeholders of the World Heritage Convention, offering them guidance on how to overcome challenges and implement the recommendations. Read the recently published Guidebook here: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e89ky9eX DISPONIBLE DES MAINTENANT : « Mise en œuvre de nouvelles visions : un guide d'action pour la Liste du patrimoine mondial en péril ». La Liste du #Patrimoinemondial en péril est conçue pour susciter une large mobilisation de la communauté internationale afin de préserver les sites irremplaçables du patrimoine mondial qui sont confrontés à d'importantes menaces. Ce nouveau guide jouera un rôle clé dans notre future action collective pour protéger notre patrimoine mondial ! Lorsqu'un site est inscrit sur la Liste du patrimoine mondial en péril, c'est l'occasion pour le réseau mondial du patrimoine mondial de prendre des mesures optimales pour le protéger. Ce guide fournit quelques exemples qui illustrent le potentiel et les succès liés à une inscription sur la Liste du patrimoine mondial en péril, grâce à lui l’histoire de la Liste du patrimoine mondial en péril sera présentée sous un autre angle, qui s’éloigne de la négativité et qui se concentre sur les efforts de conservation positifs. Il s'agit d'un outil pratique destiné à tous les acteurs de la Convention du patrimoine mondial, offrant des conseils sur la manière de surmonter les défis et de mettre en œuvre les recommandations. Lisez le guide récemment publié ici : ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eZqJkznA
World Heritage in Danger
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New guide illuminates path to recovering damaged heritage https://ow.ly/A55A50QHAs1
New guide illuminates path to recovering damaged heritage
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