UNESCO Designations in the UK map
From neolithic geoparks and pioneering industrial sites to vibrant creative cities and extraordinary natural environments, visitors/tourists can discover 62 UNESCO-designated…
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Tender opportunity – the Value of Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships
The UK National Commission for UNESCO (UKNC), in partnership with Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre, is co-commissioning new research…
Read more‘Local to Global’ UNESCO Network Community Grants
In February 2025, The UK National Commission for UNESCO (UKNC) launched the ‘Local to Global UNESCO Network Community Grants’ open…
Read moreUNESCO UK Audience Development & Mapping Toolkit
The UK National Commission for UNESCO (UKNC) and The Audience Agency are launching this toolkit at a free online event.…
Read moreGreat Spa Towns of Europe visits the City of Bath WHS for its General Assembly
The Great Spa Towns of Europe is holding its second General Assembly in the World Heritage City of Bath on…
Read more‘Sites for Sustainable Development’ – local and innovative solutions to global challenges
This new report from the UK and Canadian Commissions for UNESCO shows that Biosphere Reserves, Global Geoparks and World Heritage…
Read moreWorld Heritage UK 2022 Annual Conference
Celebrating 50 years of the World Heritage Convention, and looking ahead to the next 50. Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th…
Read moreWorld Heritage Committee asked to reconsider location of 45th Committee
The 45th World Heritage Committee is planned to be held in Kazan, in the Russian Federation. The UK’s Ambassador to…
Read moreNew UNESCO Logo
UNESCO UK National Commission release draft brand guidelines for the United Kingdom, Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies. In consultation with…
Read moreUK World Heritage Site now part of one of the world’s biggest sanctuaries for wildlife
James Glass, Tristan da Cunha Chief Islander, has announced: “Today we’re delighted to announce our Marine Protection Zone, exactly 25…
Read moreWorld Heritage UK response to Planning White Paper consultation submitted
World Heritage UK has now completed its response to ‘Planning for the Future’, the government’s consultation on planning reform in…
Read moreVacancy for Pro Bono UK National Commission for UNESCO Non Executive Director for Culture
The deadline for this exciting voluntary job opportunity has changed to 5 November. Could you provide expert, independent pro bono…
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