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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.
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.
America’s Historic Places under Existential Threat
Historic places come in all shapes and sizes, dotted across the landscape of the United States of America. They embody the history, culture, stories and shared experience of Americans. The recently released draft federal budget proposal for 2026 threatens the entire heritage conservation system.
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