Review of the World Heritage Conference
July 15, 2025
The 47th World Heritage Site Interpretation Side Event was successfully held in Paris
The 47th World Heritage Education Side Event was successfully held in Paris
The 47th session of the World Heritage Committee opens in Paris: Working together to tackle global heritage challenges and safeguard the common treasures of humanity
The 47th World Heritage Committee Heritage Education Side Event will be held in Paris on July 8th
Based on the Capacity-Building Strategy for the Asia-Pacific Region and related programs, WHITR-AP Beijing continues to develop a multi-level, diversified training system, offering programs for various groups including heritage practitioners, young professionals, and secondary school students across the Asia-Pacific region.
Organized and participated in 30 training programs,Benefiting 25 countries and regions
Over 2,200 heritage professionals
Over 200 young scholars
Over 450 secondary school students
Focusing on the World Heritage Convention, WHITR-AP Beijing leverages Peking University’s strong research environment and academic support. It brings together experts from fields such as archaeology, museology, urban environments, architectural landscapes, and geospatial physics to engage in multidisciplinary work covering both natural and cultural heritage. WHITR-AP Beijing actively undertakes projects related to World Heritage nomination research, consultation, protection, and management.
Undertook 11 research and consultation projects on World Heritage nominations
Completed 10 heritage conservation and management initiatives
Covered Northeast Asia and Central Asia
2 public engagement projects Received international awards
WHITR-AP Beijing actively expands international cooperation networks by leveraging high-level exchange platforms and diverse collaboration mechanisms. It has gradually established a heritage exchange and cooperation network centered in Beijing, connecting the Asia-Pacific region and radiating globally, thereby promoting knowledge sharing and policy dialogue in the field of heritage conservation.
Established partnerships with 13 international organizations and UNESCO chairs
Organized 20 medium to large-scale salons, lectures, and forums
Actively participated in 9 international training sessions and seminars with a total of 1,420 participants
Collaborated with over 50 universities and cultural institutions covering more than 10 countries and regions
WHITR-AP Beijing actively promotes World Heritage protection concepts, methods, and industry trends to enhance public influence and global reach.
Participated in 5 exhibition and educational activities
Organized and participated in over 45 lectures and forums
impacting audiences from more than 16 countries and regions,with over 200,000 attendees
Published 171 posts on official social media,accumulating over 30,000 views
