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16/07/24 12:50 PM IST

World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2024 inaugurated

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  • India is hosting for the first time the UNESCO’s prestigious World Heritage Committee meeting in New Delhi. 
About Forum
  • 50 Young professionals from across the globe (20 from India and 30 from outside India) will make presentations.
  • This event would enhance the expertise, skills and capacities of young professionals in protecting, preserving, and promoting our natural and cultural World Heritage.
  • They will discuss and gain in-depth knowledge of the global concepts of World Heritage and Sustainable Development while also having the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the local Indian heritage and its management accompanied by local and international experts.
  • The focus of this year’s sub-themes will be on tackling of the issue of climate change alongside maintaining the pace of sustainable development.
  • Further, it is optimistically commendable that an integrated scientific and human-centric approach involving latest technological innovations, managerial practices and participative approach with community involvement for the preservation of our rich cultural heritage. 
About the World Heritage Young Professional Forum:
  • The Forum serves as a platform by bringing young people and heritage experts together to foster intercultural learning and exchange.
  • It also provides an opportunity for the youth to meet and learn about each other's heritage, discuss common concerns in preservation and discover new roles for themselves in heritage conservation.
  • Each Forum is focused on a specific topic linked to World Heritage and aligned with the context of the World Heritage properties of the Host Country.
  • Joined by both local and international experts, young professionals will engage in a diverse range of activities such as presentations, roundtable discussions, and site visits.
  • Together, they will delve into the potential of heritage management, focusing on community involvement and shared participation This collaborative approach aims to tackle various sub-themes, including:
  •   Understanding the achievements and challenges of the World Heritage Convention
  • Climate change and its impact on World Heritage sites
  • Integrating innovative technologies for the promotion of World Heritage
  • Leveraging World Heritage conservation as a participative approach alongside with communities
  • Strengthening sustainable tourism and development through young entrepreneurship
  • The Young Professionals will collaboratively seek avenues to implement the World Heritage Convention effectively in the modern era.
  • Through discussions, they'll acquire deep insights into global principles of World Heritage and Sustainable Development, alongside getting acquainted with the management of India's local heritage.
Source- PIB

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