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         <title>UNESCO advances roadmap for strengthening World Heritage higher education in Africa</title>
         <description><![CDATA[On 29 and 30 April 2026, UNESCO convened the Follow-up Virtual Meeting on Strengthening World Heritage Higher Education in Africa, with the generous support of the Korean Heritage Service, Republic of Korea.
The online meeting marked the transition from consultation to project implementation, building on the February 2026 Virtual Brainstorming, which brought together more than 100 experts from 28 African countries and partner universities from 13 countries outside Africa.The meeting focused  ...]]></description>
         <link>https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2898</link>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title>UNESCO explores collaboration with the University of Cape Town to strengthen World Heritage higher education in Africa</title>
         <description><![CDATA[From 16 to 17 April 2026, UNESCO undertook a contact and scoping mission to the University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa, in the framework of the project &quot;Institutionalising and strengthening capacity development to support the identification and safeguarding of cultural and natural World Heritage in Africa”, implemented with the generous support of the Korean Heritage Service, Republic of Korea.
The mission aimed to assess UCT&apos;s current heritage-related teaching, research and  ...]]></description>
         <link>https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2897</link>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title>Message from Mr Khaled El-Enany Director-General of UNESCO for African World Heritage Day 5 May 2026</title>
         <description><![CDATA[African world heritage constitutes an essential part of human history. Every 5 May, African World Heritage Day (AWHD) encourages us to acknowledge its richness, diversity and universality.
AWHD 2026 marks the start of the fourth phase of the Mentorship Programme for African Heritage Professionals, aimed at training the next generation of African experts in this field. It also includes the launch of the &quot;Voices &amp;amp; Eloquence of African Heritage” initiative, a new forum which  ...]]></description>
         <link>https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2895</link>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title>Improving World Heritage management in Malawi</title>
         <description><![CDATA[In response to the growing need to strengthen management systems for World Heritage properties in Africa, a capacity-building training was organised at Lake Malawi National Park in Malawi. The initiative is part of UNESCO&apos;s broader efforts to support African States Parties in strengthening the protection and sustainable management of their properties through evidence-based and adaptive approaches.
Inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1984, the Lake Malawi National Park is renowned  ...]]></description>
         <link>https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2896</link>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title>Stronger together: Biodiversity Conventions boost synergy for global impact</title>
         <description><![CDATA[The Liaison Group of Biodiversity-related Conventions (BLG), including the World Heritage Convention, convened at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome in February 2026. Comprising the executive heads of the convention secretariats, the group has met regularly since 2004, acting on a mandate from the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Recognizing persistent challenges including limited resources, capacity constraints, and fragmented  ...]]></description>
         <link>https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2892</link>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title>UNESCO statement on Ngorongoro Conservation Area</title>
         <description><![CDATA[UNESCO has consistently stressed that forced evictions are unacceptable and incompatible with international human rights law and related international obligations. Accordingly, any consideration of voluntary resettlement must be guided by the free, prior and informed consent of the communities concerned, ensure full respect for human rights, and guarantee the inclusive participation of all stakeholders and rightsholders. More broadly, the conservation of World Heritage sites should go hand  ...]]></description>
         <link>https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2891</link>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:15:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title>UNESCO Culture|2030 Indicators launched in Cabo-Verde</title>
         <description><![CDATA[The implementation of the UNESCO Culture|2030 Indicators was officially launched in Cabo Verde during a kick-off workshop held on 16–17 March 2026 in Cidade Velha.
The workshop was organized by UNESCO in close collaboration with the Instituto do Patrim&#xf3;nio Cultural and the Minist&#xe9;rio da Cultura e das Ind&#xfa;strias Criativas de Cabo Verde.

Cabo Verde&apos;s participation in the Culture Indicators 2030 reaffirms the recognition of culture and heritage as fundamental pillars of  ...]]></description>
         <link>https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2893</link>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title>People and nature: UNESCO safeguarding life and heritage</title>
         <description><![CDATA[The report &quot;People and nature in UNESCO-designated sites: Global and local contributions&quot; reveals 2,260 living sites where people and nature coexist, from Dja to Greenland, shaped by climate threats, community stewardship, and indigenous knowledge.
UNESCO-designated sites are places&#xa0;recognised&#xa0;for their exceptional value to humanity. They span a diverse range of landscapes and approaches, including&#xa0;World Heritage sites&#xa0;that safeguard places of outstanding  ...]]></description>
         <link>https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2890</link>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title>Call for applications: The Wildlife Institute of India training courses on natural heritage management in 2026</title>
         <description><![CDATA[The UNESCO Category 2 Centre Wildlife Institute of India (WII-C2C) for World Natural Heritage Management and Training for the Asia and Pacific Region is calling for applications from international participants for a new cycle of fully sponsored Natural Heritage capacity-building courses. The sponsorship includes round-trip air travel, accommodation, and a nominal daily allowance.
These courses are specifically designed for international participants and are implemented through the Indian  ...]]></description>
         <link>https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2889</link>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title>&quot;Lead Transformative Change or Risk Extinction” – what the IPBES business and biodiversity assessment means for World Heritage</title>
         <description><![CDATA[In February 2026, the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) released a major assessment on business and biodiversity, highlighting that nature loss represents a growing risk for economies and societies.
The report confirms that all businesses depend on biodiversity, while many also contribute to its decline, calling for stronger and more consistent action across sectors. UNESCO is a partner of IPBES, hosting the technical support unit that facilitates the  ...]]></description>
         <link>https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2888</link>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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