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The World Heritage Committee wrapped up its 48th session in Busan, Republic of Korea, with the addition of 25 new sites to UNESCO's World Heritage List. All inscriptions during the session were adopted by consensus, reflecting the cooperative spirit that underpins the 1972 World Heritage Convention. This session also marks the first-ever inscriptions on the UNESCO World Heritage List for three…
The 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Busan, Republic of Korea, marks a historic milestone for Africa and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). With the inscription of three new properties located in the Comoros, São Tomé and Príncipe, and South Sudan, three countries have joined the World Heritage List for the first time. This achievement reflects the sustained efforts…
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 Committee adopted the World Heritage Strategy for SIDS 2026–2034, with the presence of over 20 SIDS State Parties to the World Heritage Convention in the plenary room. A comprehensive roadmap backed by a…
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 Small Island Developing State (SIDS) following its accession to the Convention in 2024. Supported through the World Heritage Fund, the project has strengthened national capacities for implementing the…
The Civil Society and World Heritage webpage provides key information and resources to support the engagement of civil society (including non-governmental organizations, community groups such as Indigenous Peoples, academic and professional institutions, media representatives, and other stakeholders) in the protection and management of World Heritage sites, while recognizing their essential…
On 19 June 2026, a Public Forum entitled "Sustainable protection of World Heritage and the environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina” was held in Ravno, bringing together representatives of government institutions, academia, environmental and heritage professionals, civil society organisations, local stakeholders and young people to advance dialogue and partnerships in support of heritage conservation…
Ambassadors, UN representatives and development partners visit Ethiopia's Rock-Hewn Churches, reaffirming their commitment to protecting UNESCO World Heritage sites. Lalibela, Ethiopia — 3–4 July 2026 — Described by visiting ambassadors as "out of this world", the Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela highlighted the profound role of cultural heritage in bringing people together, strengthening…
On 25 June 2026, UNESCO formally handed over a comprehensive suite of strategic tools to support the protection and management of World Heritage in Ukraine. The hand over took place in Gdańsk during the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC), marking a significant milestone in the Organisation's sustained efforts to safeguard cultural heritage in crisis contexts. This achievement is the result of more…
The latest edition of the World Heritage Map is now available to order! This new design, poster-sized wall map features all 1,248 World Heritage properties, illustrated with stunning photographs from across the globe. This map offers a visual journey through the richness of World Heritage sites, the various countries where they are located and key data. The featured image on this year's map…
The Republic of Korea, through the Korea Heritage Service (KHS), has confirmed a continued voluntary contribution of KRW 5 billion to UNESCO for the period 2026–2030, with annual instalments of KRW 1 billion. This renewed support was reaffirmed at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris in the presence of Mr Huh Min, Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service (KHS); Mr Nayef H. Al-Fayez, Assistant…
