Mechtild Rössler and Birgitta Ringbeck 10/31/25 Mechtild Rössler and Birgitta Ringbeck 10/31/25

‘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.

Mechtild Rössler and Thomas Schmitt 7/14/25 Mechtild Rössler and Thomas Schmitt 7/14/25

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.

Manolis Klontzas 7/14/25 Manolis Klontzas 7/14/25

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.

OurWorldHeritage 7/13/25 OurWorldHeritage 7/13/25

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.

Christina Cameron 7/7/25 Christina Cameron 7/7/25

Make it official! World Heritage guidelines for sites of recent conflicts

On July 11, 2025, the World Heritage Committee at its 47 th session will inscribe Cambodian Memorial Sites: from centres of repression to places of peace and reflection using criterion (vi). The Kingdom of Cambodia has chosen three sites to represent one of the most serious abuses of human rights in the 20th century.

Maaike Goedkoop 5/19/25 Maaike Goedkoop 5/19/25

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.

Christina Cameron 5/19/25 Christina Cameron 5/19/25

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.

OurWorldHeritage 1/1/25 OurWorldHeritage 1/1/25

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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.

OurWorldHeritage 8/22/22 OurWorldHeritage 8/22/22

OWHvoices video submissions

Fostering cultures and nature today makes a gift to tomorrow. Share with us your practice and experience on how to better involve people in creating a more comfortable and inspiring cultural and natural environment!

OurWorldHeritage 7/12/22 OurWorldHeritage 7/12/22

OWHvoices 2022, Florence

OWHvoices marks the success of #2021debate, and the 50th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention. OWHvoices will be a stage to assess the results of this most significant international cultural, natural, and mixed heritage conservation program, sponsored by the United Nations and administered by UNESCO.