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On 26 and 27 April 2021, UNESCO, together with partners, is convening an African regional conference to mark the 50th anniversary of the UNESCO 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property. The two-day on-line event will focus on the tools and best practices to fight against illicit trafficking in cultural property and to support the return and restitution of cultural property, which particularly affect the Africa Region.
Challenges concerning trafficking in cultural property are numerous, including large-scale looting exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the protection of archaeological sites in conflict zones, and rising illegal online sales.
The ongoing pandemic and travel restrictions have put have our international trips on hold, but that doesn’t mean we can’t explore cultural landmarks and admire some of the most spectacular scenery around the world. Many museums and art galleries are now offering free virtual tours, helping you to get that much-needed fix of travel and art. One option is Google Arts & Culture, an online platform that features content from over 2,000 leading cultural institutions to keep you inspired and entertained at home.
The tech giant has recently delivered a major update to the online resource, where a number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites has been added to its library of virtual tours. On the platform, users will now be able to enjoy virtual globetrotting tours of the world’s most renowned landmarks and awe-inspiring destinations, such as the Taj Mahal, the canals of France, the Colosseum, Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as Serengeti National Park, to name just a few.
Published: April 20, 2021 6:55 PM IST
Travelling in these times seems like a farfetched idea due to the coronavirus pandemic that has claimed the lives of millions of people across the globe. Since it has been advised that people stay inside during these difficult times, American search giant Google has come up with a new tool where people will be able to explore places of historic importance from the comfort of their homes. Also Read - Google Doodle celebrates Dr. Vera Gedroits’ 151st birthday, Russia’s first female military surgeon
On the occasion of World Heritage Day, the United Nations Educational and Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in partnership with Google has created a new tool called Explore UNESCO World Heritage that lets users have a virtual tour of famous heritage sites. Also Read - Google commits to provide 2.5 lakh COVID-19 vaccines to needy countries, list includes India
In the Run-up to G20 Italy, Culture Declared Essential for Post-Pandemic Recovery
Under the Italian G20 Presidency, cultural experts, representatives from international organizations and professional networks gathered from 9 to 13 April 2021 for three thematic webinars to raise culture’s profile in the G20. The webinars addressed priority challenges raised by the unprecedented pandemic and underscored the critical role of culture in socio-economic recovery, as well as its role in driving transformative change to build back better. The webinars were designed to feed mainstream G20 policy discussions, by highlighting culture’s effective impact on global economic growth and sustainable development.
“Culture matters deeply in a globalized world, with the great challenges ahead of us. Culture is an important instrument for dialogue between peoples, religions, different civilizations and, above all – in the G20 context – it is an engine for sustainable economic growth’’ –
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Climate change is one of the most critical issues of our time and its impact on World Heritage properties is more evident than ever. How can Earth observation data and tools support and promote actions to improve heritage protection, particularly in urban areas?
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Centre with the Greek GEO Office is launching the new GEO Urban Heritage Climate Observatory (UHCO) Community Activity on
26 April, 12:00 – 14:00 hrs CET with an open online event. This launch event marks the official inauguration of UHCO as a new Community Activity in the GEO Work Programme, and aims to bring together experts and stakeholders from the relevant fields of climate change, Earth observation and urban heritage.