Activities - By categories

Inscription on the World Heritage List is but the first step in the World Heritage mission. Coordinated through the World Heritage Centre, the international community, from States Parties, to NGOs, corporations, and local populations, are active across the globe in support of the goals of the World Heritage Convention. Every year thousands of projects, valued from cents to millions of dollars, are underway in support of World Heritage (learn how you can help).

From emergency assistance to safeguard properties in danger, to long term conservation, management planning, technical assistance, professional training, public and youth education, and awareness-building, the World Heritage Centre is at the forefront of the international community’s efforts to protect and preserve.

Cultural

Conservation of Cultural Sites
Including pas Safegarding Campaigns

Cities
World Heritage Thematic Programme

Earthen Architecture
World Heritage Thematic Programme

Additional Cultural Categories
Including Modern, Industrial, Archaeological/Rock Art, and Cultural Routes

Natural

Conservation of Natural Sites
Including Major Initiatives and site-level Projects

Marine & coastal

Forests
World Heritage Thematic Programme

Additional Natural Categories
Including Mountain, Deserts, and Geological Heritage

Cross-Cutting

Cultural landscapes

Education & Training
Including Youth, Higher Education, and Professional

Science & technology
Including Information Technolog, and Astronomy & Heritage

Small Island Developing States
World Heritage Thematic Programme

Sustainable Tourism
World Heritage Thematic Programme