The UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2023 Application is now open, the Forum is being hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in collaboration with the World Heritage Committee and UNESCO World Heritage Education Programme. The theme of this edition is “Looking Ahead: The Future 50 Years of Protecting Natural and Cultural Heritage”.
The UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum is an exciting event that brings together young professionals from around the world who are passionate about cultural heritage preservation. This forum aims to provide a platform for exchange, learning, and collaboration among future leaders in the field.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites are exceptional places recognized for their outstanding universal value to humanity. They represent the collective heritage of humanity and play a crucial role in preserving and promoting cultural diversity. In line with this, the UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum serves as a vital initiative to engage and empower young professionals in the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage.
Details About UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2023
- Country: Saudi Arabia.
- Host Organization: UNESCO World Heritage Convention.
- Benefits: FullyFunded
- Duration: 03 to 12 September 2023.
- Gender: Men and Women
- Application Deadline: June 04, 2023.
Benefits
Attending the UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2023 in Saudi Arabia offers numerous benefits for young professionals, these Benefits Include:
- Provision of traveling assistance to successfully selected Candidates
- There will be support for Participant’s visa arrangements
- Cost coverage for economy flight airfare.
- Free meals and accommodation facility.
- Participants will be exposed to meet heritage experts and learn trending practices of bringing sustainability to world heritage.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for participation, Candidates must meet the following conditions:
- All Applicants must be within the forum’s age requirement of 23 and 32 years.
- Prospective Candidates are expected to be experienced in the following fields:
- World Heritage.
- Architecture.
- Conservation.
- Archaeology.
- Urban Planning.
- Regeneration.
- Restoration.
- Tourism.
- Art History.
- Climate Change.
- Digital Technology.
- Applicants must be willing to execute the results of the Forum in their own countries.
- Have the ability to promote community engagement in World Heritage properties.
- Be available to participate in the forum throughout the duration.
- Proficiency in the English language is mandatory
Application Process for the UNESCO World Heritage Forum
- Interested and Qualified applicants have to apply online through the official website of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention stated below
- On the application page, the Applicant is expected to fill in all required spaces and upload documents while completing the application form.
- All answers must be in English, language other than English will not be considered.
- Official application page: survey.unesco.org/2021/index.php?r=survey/index&sid&newtest=Y
Documents Required for the Forum:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copy of passport-size photo.
Importance and Objectives of the Forum
The UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum holds immense importance in fostering dialogue and knowledge sharing among young professionals in the field.
By bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds, the forum promotes intercultural understanding and collaboration.
It serves as a platform for young professionals to contribute their perspectives, ideas, and innovative approaches to addressing the challenges faced in heritage conservation.
Objective
The UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum has several key objectives.
- Firstly, it aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of young professionals in the field of heritage conservation through interactive workshops, expert lectures, and collaborative projects.
- Secondly, the forum seeks to encourage innovative thinking and creative approaches to address the challenges faced in heritage preservation.
- Lastly, it aims to foster international cooperation and networking among young professionals, enabling them to build lasting relationships and partnerships.
Application Deadline:
June 04, 2023.
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