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OWH provides an open dialogue platform for people interested in cultural and natural heritage issues. OWH welcomes diverse viewpoints in the spirit of collegial debate where mutual respect is afforded to all. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the official position of OWH.
Canada Strong! At last a Federal Historic Places Act?
The “Canada Strong” initiative increased national pride and domestic tourism, underscoring the need for federal legislation to protect Canada’s historic sites, which Heritage Ottawa advocates to preserve heritage and strengthen national identity while delivering social and economic benefits.
IFLA's Guiding Landscapes 2025: From Nantes to a Sponge Planet
At the 2025 IFLA World Congress in Nantes, 1,400 participants explored how landscapes can guide a more resilient future. From urban greening to the vision of a “sponge planet,” discussions connected local action with global change.
Our Cities Speak: Busan (Korea) and the Role of Civil Society in Heritage-Making
As part of the Indian Historic Cities Series 2025, Our Cities Speak featured a keynote on Busan, South Korea, examining how civil society participates in heritage-making and World Heritage nomination processes. The lecture highlights why community involvement is critical to shaping credible narratives and sustaining long-term heritage protection.
Reflections from Florence: World Heritage at a Turning Point — Governance, Civil Society, and the Next 50 Years
Proceedings of a public event held in Florence in November 2022, bringing together local authorities, civil society, and heritage experts to reflect on governance, community engagement, and challenges facing the World Heritage Convention.
Monemvasia: The Castle That Still - But Barely – Breathes
People travel great distances to experience historic places—while enjoying the comforts that make a true holiday. And in turn, countless livelihoods depend on tourism. But what happens when tourism begins to reshape the very values and history of a place? What if it goes so far that it affects the core of its being?
FRH’s Young Professionals and Researchers Working Group: Giving Voice to a New Generation
In 2023, Future for Religious Heritage (FRH) established the Young Professionals and Researchers Working Group (YPWG) to give emerging experts a stronger voice and better opportunities. Meetalie Gupta, one of the YPWG members, reflects on what the group has accomplished so far and where it is heading next.
‘A Future for Whose Past’: Where Are Communities, Minorities and Other Groups in the World Heritage Discourse?
The conference “A Future for Whose Past?” at Monte Verità explored how World Heritage can better represent minorities, communities, and overlooked groups. Organized by ETH Zurich, EPFL, ICOMOS Switzerland, and partners, it called for more inclusive heritage policies, community consultation, and recognition of diverse identities in global conservation practices.
A paradigm shift is needed now! Adapting World Heritage guidelines to climate change reality
Following the adoption of UNESCO’s 2023 Policy Document on Climate Action for World Heritage, German experts, site managers, and institutional partners explored concrete actions for safeguarding cultural and natural World Heritage in the face of the climate crisis.
International Support Needed: Save Papoura Hill Archaeological Monument and Landscape
Amid the construction of yet another airport in central Crete, a large and unique archaeological site was uncovered at the very top of Papoura Hill, in Pediada region. Now, the Citizens’ Committee for the Protection of Papoura is fighting to preserve both the monument and the centuries-long relationship between people and their lands.
OWH Statement at the 47th World Heritage Committee: Institutionalizing the Guiding Principles for Sites of Memory
At the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, Dr Tokie Laotan-Brown delivered a formal statement on behalf of OurWorldHeritage Foundation. You can read the full one-minute version of our statement here.
Opening Doors: A New Phase for OurWorldHeritage
Our online community of over 3,600 subscribers and thousands of followers is still here, and we want to bring it back to life so everyone can take part and benefit.
OWH Statement at the 46th World Heritage Committee: Strengthening Civil Society’s Role in Decision-Making
At the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, Dr. Shikha Jain delivered a formal statement on behalf of OurWorldHeritage Foundation. You can read the full one-minute version of our statement here.
Support Beirut, save the silos from demolition
BEIRUT’S GRAIN SILOS: AN ARCHITECTURAL MONUMENT, A SHIELD FOR THE CITY AND A MEMORIAL FOR SURVIVORS
