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The US decision to leave UNESCO again puts a spotlight on what the agency does and why it matters
The decision to pull U.S. funding and participation from UNESCO will deal a blow to its work preserving cultural heritage ...
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Ukraine: UNESCO steps up support for the World Heritage site in Odesa amid escalating damage
Furthermore, UNESCO is facilitating urgent repair and rehabilitation works at key cultural landmarks in Odesa, with contributions from Italy and Japan. Beneficiary sites include the Odesa House of ...
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Okefenokee’s bid to become UNESCO World Heritage site still viable
The Trump administration has announced that it will withdraw from UNESCO. However, this does not mean that the Okefenokee ...
Key dates in the US and UNESCO's on-again, off-again relationship
UNESCO's founding treaty is signed and its constitution is adopted in London, saying it intends to advance "international ...
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World Heritage List grows
UNESCO has added 26 new locations to its World Heritage List, bringing the total to 1,248 sites recognized globally for their ...
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UNESCO World Heritage: 42 new sites inscribed
UNESCO World Heritage Centre. The 45th session of the World Heritage Committee concluded on Monday 25 September in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This year, the Committee inscribed 42 new sites and ...
Int’l support helps 12 Maratha forts scoop Unesco World Heritage label
India secured a cultural victory as 12 Maratha forts were added to UNESCO's World Heritage List, recognising their military significance and heritage.
German Fairy-Tale Castles, France’s Stonehenge, and a Brazilian Rainforest—New UNESCO Sites Worth a Trip
When Stonehenge-like megaliths in Brittany, a rainforest filled with cathedral-height caves, and an ancient palace that inspired Disney are all on the list of newly inscribed UNESCO World Heritage ...