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japantimes.co.jpworld12 hrs ago
UNESCO Committee Considers Asuka-Fujiwara Ancient Capitals for World Heritage List
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee is deliberating in Busan on adding 19 sixth-to-eighth-century assets in Nara Prefecture. A local cafe owner who once worked in tourism promotion hopes the listing will draw attention to Japan's early history.
Yonhapworld14 hrs ago
UNESCO World Heritage Committee Adopts Busan Declaration on Stronger International Cooperation
Top UNESCO officials urged stronger global cooperation to protect heritage sites from climate change and conflicts at a press conference in Busan on July 20. The World Heritage Committee unanimously adopted the Busan Declaration the same day.
The Japan Timesworld7 hrs agoUpdated
South Korea Opens K-Heritage House During UNESCO Session in Busan
South Korea opened a K-Heritage House on Monday during the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan. The session marks the first time the country has hosted the committee. Voting on new sites for the World Heritage and World Heritage in Danger lists begins Fri…
Euronewsworld2 days ago
UNESCO World Heritage Committee Begins Review of Greece's Mount Olympus Nomination
Greece seeks mixed cultural and natural designation for its tallest mountain. The World Heritage Committee opens discussion Sunday in Busan, South Korea.
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israelnationalnews.comworld2 days ago
UNESCO to vote on heritage sites in Israel, Lebanon, and Russia
Member states will begin voting next week on four new sites for the World Heritage and World Heritage in Danger lists. The proposed additions include a Biblical location, Lebanese castles, an antelope migration route, and the world's deepest lake.
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koreaherald.comworld4 days ago
Heritage Professionals Open Forum in South Korea Ahead of UNESCO Committee Session
About 80 site managers and experts gathered Thursday in South Korea for the eighth World Heritage Site Managers' Forum. The event runs through July 23 across Busan and nearby cities as a pre-event for the 48th World Heritage Committee meeting.
Yonhapworld5 days ago
UNESCO Draft Decision Asks Japan for More Details on Sado Mine History Presentation
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee released a draft decision on July 15, 2026, urging Japan to further develop its interpretation of the Sado mine site's full history. The recommendation follows Japan's 2025 conservation report and precedes a committee session in Busan next week…
nknews.orgworld13 days ago
UNESCO World Heritage Committee to Meet in Busan July 19-29
The meeting runs July 19-29 and marks South Korea's first time hosting since 1988. About 3,000 participants are expected, with side events highlighting Korean heritage sites.
forbes.comworld16 days ago
Unesco Draft Keeps Great Barrier Reef Off Endangered List
Unesco's draft decision maintains the reef's World Heritage status. The report notes ongoing pressures from coral bleaching and climate change while acknowledging Australian efforts on water quality and fisheries.
middleeasteye.networld20 days ago
Lebanon reports 4,278 killed and 12,196 wounded in Israeli attacks since March
Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported the updated casualty figures from Israeli attacks that resumed on March 2. The same bulletin noted damage to buses and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tyre.
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koreatimes.co.krpolitics27 days ago
South Korea Briefs Diplomats on Preparations to Host UNESCO World Heritage Session in Busan
The foreign ministry on June 23 briefed diplomats from UNESCO World Heritage Committee member states in Seoul about hosting the 48th session. The meeting will take place in Busan from July 19 to 29.
news.google.compolitics30 days ago
Russian drone strike damages Kyiv monastery, Ukraine hits Moscow refinery
A Russian drone attack on June 15 struck the Dormition Cathedral at the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ukrainian forces responded by striking a refinery outside Moscow that supplies 30 percent of the capital's fuel. Ukraine also bombed two bridges on routes to…
nippon.comworld44 days ago
UNESCO Panel Recommends Asuka-Fujiwara Sites for World Heritage List
A UNESCO advisory panel recommended adding the Asuka-Fujiwara archaeological sites in western Japan to the World Cultural Heritage list. The World Heritage Committee is scheduled to consider the recommendation at its July meeting in Busan, South Korea.
deccanchronicle.comfinance71 days ago
Iran Conservationists Assess Damage to Historic Sites After Conflict
Conservationists in Iran are stabilizing historic sites damaged by strikes during the conflict with the United States and Israel that began on February 28. At least five UNESCO World Heritage sites were affected, along with more than 140 other culturally significant locations.
azernews.azworld72 days ago
Urban Art Biennale 2026 Opens at UNESCO World Heritage Site Völklinger Hütte
Dozens of artists from 17 countries have installed works across the preserved 6-hectare former ironworks near the French border in Germany. The biennial event features site-specific pieces that engage with the industrial site's history of decay and labor. Organizers emphasize ori…
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The Japan Timesscience73 days ago
Iraq's Marshes See Partial Recovery as Water Levels Rise After Severe Drought
Rising water levels have begun restoring Iraq's southern marshes, with submerged areas increasing sharply and residents returning to previously abandoned zones. Heavy winter rains and deliberate releases from reservoirs have driven the recovery in the UNESCO World Heritage site o…
koreaherald.comworld87 days ago
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Vietnam Leader To Lam Tour Hanoi Citadel on State Visit
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Vietnam's top leader To Lam visited the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi on April 24, 2026, accompanied by their spouses. The outing followed a bilateral summit two days earlier and served as a gesture of reciprocity. The citadel, a…
winnipegfreepress.comworld99 days ago
At Least 30 Killed in Crush at Historic Fortress in Northern Haiti
A crush at Citadelle Laferrière, a 19th-century fortress in northern Haiti, resulted in at least 30 deaths and dozens of injuries on Saturday. The incident occurred during a gathering of students and visitors at the UNESCO world heritage site. Authorities confirmed the casualties…
france24.comworld102 days ago
Dog Waste Bags Found Wedged in Stones of Hadrian's Wall UNESCO Site
Caretakers at Hadrian's Wall in northern England have reported an increase in dog waste bags left wedged in the site's historic stones. Officials from the National Trust and Northumberland National Park Authority noted the issue contributes to littering and potential structural d…
France 24politics103 days ago
Djibouti Holds Presidential Election Amid Regional Strategic Importance
Djibouti is scheduled to hold a presidential election this weekend, with incumbent President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh seeking re-election. The country hosts multiple foreign military bases due to its location near key shipping routes. Separately, Pope Leo plans to visit Algeria, and G…
anglotopia.networld104 days ago
Historic Sites in Tehran and Isfahan Reportedly Damaged in Ongoing Conflict
The Golestan Palace in Tehran, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has sustained damage during the current war. A historic mosque and palace complex in Isfahan were also affected. These sites hold significant cultural value, and the damage raises concerns for preservation efforts amid…
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