World Heritage USA is the U.S. National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), a global organization dedicated to preservation of the world’s cultural heritage. We provide a gateway for Americans to experience and participate in international heritage conservation programs and activities and for the international community to learn about the rich and diverse heritage of our nation. In doing so, we uphold and advance the broad goals of ICOMOS, the World Heritage Convention, and the preservation of cultural heritage globally.
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Niloofar Soleymani - IEP Intern at the City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation
Brannon Smithwick - IEP Intern at the Kosovo Council for Cultural Heritage
The U.S. National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (World Heritage USA) promotes the conservation of world heritage and stronger connections to the global heritage community through advocacy, education, and the international exchange of people and ideas.
Statue of Liberty National Monument World Heritage Site (1984)
50 years ago today the U.S. ratified the World Heritage Convention - is it fair to say we were "on top of the world"? 😏 buff.ly/4866PGF ... See MoreSee Less
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Cultural Heritage is a human right. Climate change is fast eroding it. Read more by former ICOMOS-USA trustee Adam Markham: buff.ly/3T3yNPc
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Cultural Heritage is a Human Right. Climate Change is Fast Eroding It.
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Flooding, coastal erosion, wildfires, thawing permafrost, and extreme weather events are causing unprecedented loss and damage of places and customs.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
📣 World Heritage USA is now accepting Host Applications for the 2024 International Exchange Program!
💡We are looking for heritage organizations, based either in the US or abroad, who are interested in providing an intern with hands-on training in historic preservation or heritage conservation
A key component of the application is formulating a project that can be completed by an intern in 10-12 weeks. Examples of past projects include:
- Documentation / Research 📚
- Cultural Mapping 🗺
- Preventive Conservation 🎨🛠
- Site / Impact Assessment 👷🏾♀️
- Developing Interpretation Strategies 💭
- Creating Management Plans 👨🏻💻
- And More!
For more information about the IEP, how to apply, and application deadlines, click here: worldheritageusa.org/internship/information-for-hosts/
We look forward to reviewing your applications in the coming months ✨
Contact programs@WorldHeritageUSA.org if you have any questions. We look forward to reviewing your applications in the coming months ✨
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You Are Invited: 2023 Annual Meeting - mailchi.mp/worldheritageusa/annualmeetinginvitation2023-2-17611360 ... See MoreSee Less
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📣 One month left to apply as an intern for the 2024 International Exchange Program!!!
World Heritage USA is looking for graduate students or emerging professionals who are interested in strengthening professional heritage skills while gaining international experience
Since 1984, the IEP has helped foster lifelong relationships between interns and their host organizations, creating a global network of heritage professionals. These connections have resulted in continued collaboration between people, communities, and organizations on heritage projects around the world
For more information about the IEP, how to apply, and application deadlines, click here: worldheritageusa.org/internship/information-for-interns/
Contact programs@WorldHeritageUSA.org if you have any questions. We look forward to reviewing your applications✨
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Well done, City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation and Shanon Shea Miller! You’re a model for preservation and sustainability. 🏆 ... See MoreSee Less
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Please sign on as an individual or for your organization 🙌📣 The Climate Heritage Network invites every person and organisation that wants to see the world get back on track to tackling the Climate Change crisis to sign-on to the Global Call asking the UN Climate Agency (UNFCCC) to put heritage, the arts & creative industries at the heart of #ClimateAction at #COP28 🌍
With the world far off track to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, seeking new solutions is imperative. As a powerful force shaping our lives in many ways, #culture and heritage have the potential to help us imagine & realise low-carbon, just, climate resilient futures 💭
It’s time we lean into traditional knowledge, inspire action and embrace a more sustainable lifestyle powered by culture.ate Change to put heritage, the arts & creative industries at the heart of #ClimateAction at #COP28 🌍
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