UNESCO World Heritage Sites are some of the most celebrated destinations on Earth, known for their cultural, historical, and natural significance. Yet many of the world’s most iconic sites have become ...

The implementation of the UNESCO Culture|2030 Indicators was officially launched in Barbados during a kick-off workshop held ...

With the support of UNESCO’s Heritage Emergency Fund, an assessment and documentation of damage to heritage sites in Santiago de Cuba and Guantánamo was carried out following Hurricane Melissa in ...

Tucked within the hilltop campus of the University of Coimbra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Biblioteca Joanina is a ...

The UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize is widely regarded as one of the most visible global tributes to the courage and integrity of journalists. It has had a profound impact on past ...

The designation highlights Italy’s long-standing communal foodways, from regional harvest traditions to daily cooking practices passed down through generations. Gina Pace is a journalist and editorial ...

The United States is once again withdrawing from the United Nations' UNESCO program with the Trump administration labeling the organization as "woke" and UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay calling ...

Venice should be added to a list of world heritage sites in danger, the UN's cultural agency has said. The iconic Italian city is at risk of "irreversible" damage from overwhelming tourism, ...

Stephen Hill was previously employed by UNESCO from 1995 until the end of 2005. Australia’s Great Barrier Reef made the international headlines this week. It was not good news for the reef, described ...

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Officials at UNESCO are recommending that Venice, Italy, be added to its List of World Heritage in Danger, a designation that identifies vulnerable heritage sites in need of support. The agency’s ...

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