Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to cultural preservation during the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee currently underway in Paris. The ten-day meeting, which began on 7 July and ends on ...

The World Heritage Committee has removed three African heritage sites -- in Madagascar, Egypt and Libya -- from UNESCO's list of endangered sites, acknowledging successful efforts to mitigate threats ...

The actions cover the critically endangered vaquita’s Gulf of California habitat in Mexico, the iconic and wildlife-rich Galápagos Islands, the world’s largest tropical wetland in South America, and a ...

Murray Watt lends federal weight in Paris to Murujuga’s World Heritage bid, with Traditional Owners front and centre.

Discover the top countries with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2025. Italy leads with 60 sites, followed by China ...

New Delhi, Since 2018, 15 sites across eight countries in sub-Saharan Africa have earned a UNESCO tag, and four new ...

The 47th session of the World Heritage Committee opens on Sunday, 6 July 2025, at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France. Over ...

Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving its cultural and historical landmarks during the ongoing 47th Session of ...

UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay highlights the role of heritage in fostering peace, especially in conflict zones. With ...

The new entries for the UNESCO World Heritage Site list will be finalised at the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee ...

UNESCO emphasizes heritage as a crucial instrument for peace in conflict-affected areas. Addressing threats to World Heritage ...

IUCN Director General Dr Grethel Aguilar delivered IUCN's statement to the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee, at ...