World Heritage Young Professionals’ Forum

As an integral part of the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee, and in the framework of the UNESCO World Heritage Education Programme, the Ministry of Culture, Government of India through its attached office Archaeological Survey of India(ASI), will host the 2024 World Heritage Young Professionals Forum under the theme of ‘World Heritage in the 21st Century: Building Capacities and Exploring Opportunities for Youth’ from 14 to 23 July 2024, at New Delhi.

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

As pivotal figures within their respective localities, 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. Concluding the Forum, these young professionals will deliver their “Declaration to the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee”.

For more information, please visit: Call for Applications: World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2024