The nomination files produced by the states parties are published by the world heritage centre at its website andor in working documents in order to ensure transparency, access to information and to facilitate the preparations of comparative analysis by other nominating states parties. It is through this dialogue that the world can achieve global visions of sustainable development encompassing observance of human rights, mutual respect and the alleviation of poverty, all of which are at the heart of unesco s mission. Conocimientos, tecnicas y practicas vinculadas al erguen, 2014. It also includes traditions or living expressions inherited from our ancestors and passed on to our descendants, such as oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, rituals. While fragile, intangible cultural heritage is an important factor in maintaining cultural diversity in the face of growing globalization.
In 2003, the unesco general conference adopted the convention for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage ich. Unesco works to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared values. Unesco beirut organizes a technical workshop on the conservation and restoration works of baalbek and tyre world heritage sites friday, 12 may 2017 unesco mission reports on war damage to cultural heritage in lebanon tuesday, 19 september 2006. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Unesco encourages international peace and universal respect for human rights by promoting collaboration among nations. High coast kvarken archipelago gallery unesco world. Botanical garden orto botanico, padua unesconhk youtube. The unesco database of national cultural heritage laws was launched in 2005 with the financial support of the us department of state. Patrimonio cultural, modulo 6 unesco digital library. A variety of media, including print, electronic and multimedia, with both free and forsale publications. The general conference, considering that the disappearance of heritage in whatever form constitutes an impoverishment of the heritage of all nations, recalling that the constitution of unesco provides that the organization will maintain, increase and diffuse knowledge, by assuring the conservation and protection of the worlds inheritance of books, works of art and. Jul 28, 2016 the eagle and the virgin nation and cultural revolution in mexico, 19201940. In particular with relation to the 2003 convention for the safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage, nowruz was inscribed as an element in 2009, and extended in 2016, on the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity, at the joint initiative of afghanistan, azerbaijan, india, iran islamic republic of, iraq.
Inscribed in 20 on unesco s representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The table lists information about each world heritage site. Lista representativa del patrimonio cultural inmaterial. Lista patrimonio cultural e natural da unesco centro. The constitution, which entered into force in 1946, called for the promotion of international collaboration in education, science, and culture.
Information brochure on the 2001 convention pdf frequently asked questions pdf learn about the convention. Its mission is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue. Unesco building peace in the minds of men and women. Unesco has so far inscribed on to the list of world heritage sites a total of eight sites in romania, one of which is shared. Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations.
The united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization unesco seeks to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity. World heritage sites belong to all the peoples of the world, irrespective of the territory on which they are located. The unesco convention on the protection of the underwater cultural heritage, adopted in 2001, is intended to enable states to better protect their submerged cultural heritage. Niue ratifies unesco convention on the protection of the underwater cultural heritage. Cultural heritage, cultural and creative industries, sustainable cultural tourism. This organization protects the cultural heritage of many countries including those located in latin america and the caribbean 2. Mar 07, 2015 in relation to cultural heritage, unesco s mission and activities focus on fostering cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue and a culture of peace 1. In addition to sites inscribed on the world heritage list, member states can maintain a list of tentative sites that they may consider for nomination.
Diversidade cultural, patrimonio cultural material e cultura. The term cultural heritage has changed content considerably in recent decades, partially owing to the instruments developed by unesco. Southeast asia ministries of culture met to discuss the safeguarding and reviving the shared maritime and underwater cultural heritage of southeast asia. It is the unique tool which allows a free and easy access to cultural heritage laws currently in force as well as a rapid consultation of other relevant national cultural rules and regulations.
The french text of the convention is one of six authoritative texts. An under standing of the intangible cultural heritage of different communities helps with intercultural dialogue, and encourages mutual respect for other ways of life. Browse the lists of intangible cultural heritage and the register of good safeguarding practices. It still preserves its original layout a circular central plot, symbolizing the world, surrounded by a ring of water. Cultural heritage does not end at monuments and collections of objects. Convention concerning the protection of the world cultural. The committee meets annually to evaluate nominations proposed by states parties to the 2003 convention and decide whether or not to inscribe those cultural practices and expressions of. Unesco database of national cultural heritage laws updated. Definition of the cultural and natural heritage article 1 for the purpose of this convention, the following shall be considered as cultural heritage. Technical meeting on world heritage sites in libya thursday, 12 march 2020 unesco s director general calls on all parties to cease violence and to protect the world heritage site of sabratha in libya friday, 22 september 2017 libyas five world heritage sites put on list of world heritage in danger thursday, 14 july 2016. Mar 26, 20 the worlds first botanical garden was created in padua in 1545. Unesco browse the lists of intangible cultural heritage.
Please note that given the exceptional circumstances related to the coronavirus covid19 pandemic, regular mail sent to the world heritage centre in paris cannot be processed on a normal basis for the moment. Large eggshaped earthenware vessels used for the fermentation, storage, and ageing of traditional georgian wine. Sitemap united nations educational, scientific and cultural. Commentary on the 1999 second protocol to the hague convention of 1954 for the protection of cultural property in the event of armed conflict, by expert jiri toman.
It shall in so doing bear in mind the respective importance for the world cultural and natural heritage of the property requiring protection, the need to give international assistance to the property most representative of a natural environment or of the genius and the history of the peoples of the world, the urgency of the work to be done, the. The unesco brand represents an added value in cultural heritage and recently in intangible heritage. What makes the concept of world heritage exceptional is its universal application. This is embodied in an international treaty called the convention concerning the protection of the. Basic texts of the 1972 world heritage convention i. With this distinction you get a remarkable visibility and prerogatives in. World heritage of the 1972 world heritage convention. World heritage sites belong to all the peoples of the world, irrespective of the territory on which.