Introductory Course to the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (World Heritage Convention)

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Anyone interested in the World Heritage Convention and its application.

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“Cultural and natural sites are very diverse, yet they have in common the fact that they constitute, together with many others, a common heritage to be treasured as unique testimonies to an enduring past. Their disappearance would be an irreparable loss for humanity.

This course introduces you to the World Heritage Convention, which is one of the most complete international instruments that exist in the field of conservation. It is based on the recognition that parts of the cultural and natural heritage of various nations are of outstanding universal significance and need to be preserved as part of the world heritage of humankind as a whole.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Describe the importance conserving of our common heritage.

2. Identify the core components and mechanisms established by the World Heritage Convention” (Syllabus).

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The resource is most closely related to SDG targets around heritage and its preservation, including 11.4 (strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard cultural and natural heritage), 14.2 (sustainable management of marine and coastal habitats), 14.5 (protect marine and coastal areas), 15.1 (sustainable use of nature) and 15.5 (prevent environmental destruction and loss of species). It can also support SDG 4.7 (Education for Sustainable Development) and 8.9 (sustainable tourism).

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SDG 4.7: Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship
Our Collections Matter indicators:
Numbers of people in each type of programme drawing on collections from different demographic groups.
Increases in numbers of people in each type of programme from different demographic groups.
Proportion of people involved in such programmes in relation to overall audience size.
Evidence that learners have acquired knowledge and skills to promote sustainable development.
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SDG 8.9: Promote Beneficial and Sustainable Tourism
Our Collections Matter indicators:
Numbers of jobs created or supported that relate to sustainable tourism drawing on local products (e.g. craft producers).
Develop and implement plans to reduce and remove negative impacts of tourism.
Numbers of activities and/or products drawing on local culture.
Value to artisans and source communities of activities and products drawing on local culture.
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SDG 11.4: Protect the Worlds Cultural and Natural Heritage
Our Collections Matter indicators:
Total expenditure (public and private) per capita spent on the preservation, protection and conservation of all cultural and natural heritage, by type of heritage.
Plans, policies and procedures in place for the safe use of collections for a variety of purposes, protecting and safeguarding both collections and those who use them.
Plans, policies and procedures in place for the identification, safeguarding and protection of cultural and natural heritage at risk.
Collecting programmes in place to protect, safeguard and make use of cultural and natural heritage, addressing the needs of communities and stakeholders, and ensuring that collections can be an effective resource for sustainable development.
Number and diversity of educational, awareness-raising, research programmes, and partnerships that aim to strengthen protection of cultural and natural heritage.
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SDG 14.2: Protect and Restore Ecosystems
Our Collections Matter indicators:
Proportion of marine and coastal areas in a good ecological condition.
Numbers of educational and awareness-raising programmes, research activities, and partnerships drawing on collections aiming to support protection of marine and coastal areas.
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SDG 14.5: Conserve Coastal and Marine Areas
Our Collections Matter indicators:
Number of collections-based activities that support designation, management and science for the protection of marine and coastal protection areas.
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SDG 15.1: Conserve and Restore Terrestrial and Freshwater Ecosystems
Our Collections Matter indicators:
Proportion of terrestrial and inland freshwater systems in a good ecological condition.
Information on, educational programmes, collections development, research and partnerships relating to terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems drawing on collections in place.
Policies relating to collections and their use aligned with international agreements for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
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SDG 15.5: Protect Biodiversity and Natural Habitats
Our Collections Matter indicators:
Number and proportion of habitats, notably endangered habitats, and species with favourable conservation status, with special reference to locally, nationally and globally endangered species.
Information on, programmes relating to, collections development, and partnerships relating to habitats and species drawing on collections in place, to support their protection and continued existence.
Measures taken to enhance biodiversity value of green space associated with collections institutions.
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