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Source- This post on the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2024 has been created based on the article “World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2024 inaugurated today” published in “PIB” on 16 July 2024.
Why in the news?
The World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2024 is an integral prelude to the 46th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. It was inaugurated recently at the Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute of Archaeology in New Delhi.
About the Event
i) Dates: 14th to 23rd July 2024
ii) Location: Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute of Archaeology, New Delhi
iii) Theme: World Heritage in the 21st Century: Building Capacities and Exploring Opportunities for Youth
iv) Hosted by: Ministry of Culture through the Archaeological Survey of India
iv) Forum Activities: The Forum brings together 50 young professionals (20 from India and 30 from abroad) to enhance their skills in protecting and promoting World Heritage.
v) Key Focus Areas:
i) Climate Change Impact: Examining how climate change affects World Heritage sites.
ii) Innovative Technologies: Integrating new technologies for heritage promotion.
iii) Community Involvement: Encouraging participative heritage conservation with community engagement.
iv) Sustainable Tourism: Promoting sustainable tourism and entrepreneurship among youth.
About the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2024:
i) The World Heritage Young Professionals Forum serves as a platform for intercultural learning and exchange.
ii) This forum aims to enhance the expertise and capacities of young professionals in protecting, preserving, and promoting natural and cultural World Heritage.
ii) It enables youth to engage with heritage experts, discuss preservation challenges, and explore new roles in heritage conservation.
iii) This year’s Forum focuses on understanding the World Heritage Convention, addressing climate change, and leveraging innovative technologies for heritage management.
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