World Heritage

UNESCO Geoparks are places with outstanding geological and landscape features, where there are strong local efforts to make the most of Earth heritage through education, conservation and tourism.  ...

The 1972 World Heritage Convention is an international instrument that addresses the conservation of cultural and natural heritage across the world, and recognizes the responsibility of national...

Las lenguas no sólo son instrumentos de comunicación sino que también reflejan una perspectiva sobre el mundo. Las lenguas son vehículos de sistemas de valores y de expresiones culturales y son un...

Transfer of the Panama Canal special commemorative edition. Edición especial conmemorativa del traspaso del Canal de Panamá....

The concept for this book, and the partnership to produce it, were born during conversations held at an international workshop in Campeche, Mexico, in late November of 2005. The workshop was entitled...

As of May 2021, there are 38 World Heritage Sites in India listed bythe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) which include 30 cultural sites, seven natural sites...

Terre de contrastes, l’Inde est jalonnée de merveilles culturelles et naturelles qui attestent de la richesse de son histoire. Quarante sites indiens sont à ce jour inscrits sur la Liste du Patrimoine...

Au cours des 75 années d’existence de l’UNESCO, jamais Le Courrier, la revue phare de l’UNESCO, n’avait publié une anthologie d’une telle envergure. Ces volumes réunissent les articles de grands...

Au cours des 75 années d’existence de l’UNESCO, jamais Le Courrier, la revue phare de l’UNESCO, n’avait publié une anthologie d’une telle envergure. Ces volumes réunissent les articles de grands...

Le guide complet des lieux les plus extraordinaires. Mise à jour 2018 (avec les sites inscrits en 2017). L?Unesco a recensé 1073 sites, culturels ou naturels, ayant une valeur exceptionnelle pour...

Transnational UNESCO World Heritage sites are the ultimate manifestation of international cooperation − an enriching experience of interculturalism and dialogue between peoples. They offer a unique...

his lush, photo-driven guide introduces 50 of the most magnificently biodiverse places around the world, revealing not only their physical beauty but also celebrating the flora and fauna that make...

  ste año, el Comité del Patrimonio Mundial celebra su 42ª reunión en Manama, capital de Bahrein. Bahrein, que apoya desde hace tiempo la Convención del Patrimonio Mundial, ya presidió el Comité en su...

Los humedales son un aspecto esencial, pero a menudo pasado por alto, en nuestro entorno  natural.  Son  fuentes  vitales  de  biodiversidad  y  adoptan  muchas  formas distintas – desde lagos, ríos y...

La Convención del Patrimonio Mundial es un instrumento jurídico. Al adherir a ella, los países se obligan a proteger el patrimonio dentro de sus fronteras y a abstenerse de tomar medidas deliberadas...

Las murallas urbanas históricas se utilizaron una vez para la división y la protección, y siguen siendo un legado de las complejas relaciones entre las personas y su entorno. Hoy en día, representan...

Me siento especialmente complacida porque la 43ª reunión del Comité del Patrimonio Mundial se celebre en Bakú, Azerbaiyán. Estamos muy agradecidos a nuestros generosos anfitriones por haber organizado...

Las Rutas de la Seda abarcan algunos de los sistemas más fascinantes y complejos de la historia de las civilizaciones del mundo. Una red cambiante de caminos y senderos para el comercio que evolucionó...

La Convención del Patrimonio Mundial de 1972 es realmente única. Es el solo instrumento jurídico concebido para proteger tanto el patrimonio cultural como  el  natural,  basado  en  el  principio  del...

Our world is full of wonders. From historic cities, castles and cathedrals to magnificent mountains, rainforests and oceans, the world’s greatest treasures belong to all humankind. This is our world...

The publication will contribute significantly to the available literature on post-conflict conservation ethics and provide an important historical record of the possible reconstruction of the Bamiyan...

Added to the World Heritage List in 1991, the Borobudur Temple is a symbol of the extraordinary cultural diversity that characterizes the vast archipelago of islands that form Indonesia. This book is...

UNESCO was born out of a simple conviction: peace and development require stronger foundations than those resulting from political and economic arrangements between states. To better understand and...

L’UNESCO est née d’une conviction simple : la paix et le développement des peuples doivent s’appuyer sur des fondements plus solides que les seuls accords politiques ou économiques entre les États....

Bestselling guide to all 1,007 UNESCO World Heritage sites. Fully updated to include the latest sites added to the World Heritage List in June 2014. The List is managed by the World Heritage Committee...

Bestselling guide to all 1,073 UNESCO World Heritage sites. Fully updated to include the latest sites added to the World Heritage List in June 2018. The List is managed by the World Heritage Committee...

2 VOLUMES Throughout UNESCO’s 75 years of existence, never before has the Courier, UNESCO’s flagship magazine, published an anthology, in book form, with such scope and scale. These two volumes bring...

2 VOLUMES Throughout UNESCO’s 75 years of existence, never before has the Courier, UNESCO’s flagship magazine, published an anthology, in book form, with such scope and scale. These two volumes bring...

2 VOLUMES Throughout UNESCO’s 75 years of existence, never before has the Courier, UNESCO’s flagship magazine, published an anthology, in book form, with such scope and scale. These two volumes bring...

UNESCO has established, since its creation in Paris, a notable and diverse collection of artworks. The works currently exhibited in the UNESCO buildings bear witness to the richness of artistic...

L’UNESCO a constitué, depuis sa création à Paris, une collection notable et diversifiée d’œuvres d’art. Les œuvres actuellement exposées dans les bâtiments de l’UNESCO témoignent de la richesse de la...

Comprender y preservar el patrimonio natural y cultural no es sólo una tarea de expertos. Esto también depende de la acción del público que visita diariamente y tiene un impacto sobre los sitios del...

ISBN : 978-92-3-104239-3, 978-8-85111717-7 Collation : 278 p., illus., maps Langue : Anglais Aussi disponible en : Français, Español Année de publication : 2012 Type de document : livre...

The annual session of the World Heritage Committee is a crucial period for the Convention, and we are grateful to Germany for hosting us this year. The 39th session of the Committee is taking place as...

The illicit trafficking of cultural objects depletes cultures of their identity and contributes to lucrative unlawful trade, which helps to finance terrorism and organized crime....

This year, for its 42nd session, the World Heritage Committee is hosted by Bahrain in its capital city of Manama. Bahrain has long dedicated its support to the World Heritage Convention, and already...

Wetlands are an essential, but often overlooked, aspect of our natural environment. They are vital sources of biodiversity and take many different forms – from lakes, rivers and swamps, to deltas and...

The World Heritage Convention is a legal tool. In adhering to it, countries commit to protect heritage within their borders and to refrain from any deliberate measures that might damage directly or...

Historic urban walls were once used for division and protection, and remain a legacy of the complex relations between people and their environment. Today, they represent a fascinating aspect of...

Baku has always been at the crossroads of cultures. Situated along the western shore of the Caspian Sea, it is part of ancient trade routes from the Central Asian steppe towards Europe, and was the...

The Silk Roads encompass some of the most complex and fascinating systems in the history of world civilizations. A shifting network of roads and pathways for trade that evolved over centuries, it...

Twenty-nine sites were added to the World Heritage List at the 43rd session of the World Heritage Committee held in Baku, Azerbaijan from 30 June to 10 July 2019.   This issue will present each new...

Published on the 40th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention, this thematic collection of case studies provides a thorough understanding of World Heritage sites and their Outstanding Universal...