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On January 20 will be held a webinar on How to make historical cities more sustainable, which is coordinated by the city of Évora as part of the POCITYF project. This webinar will take place on January 20 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. CET. Access is open to all and free. More information: https://pocityf.eu//webinar-how-to-make-how-to-make-histo/

WORLD HERITAGE SITES TO DISCOVER | The long-used chinampa agricultural system, within the canals of Lake Xochimilco, is evidence of the district’s precolonial roots, which has earned Xochimilco a spot on the World Heritage List. Read more

NOTICE OF CANDIDACY - POSITION OF SECRETARY GENERAL - CANADA ONLY | The OWHC is looking for a leader whose main objectives will be to develop and maintain strong bonds among World Heritage Cities and partner organizations, increase the OWHC’s membership, develop a fundraising strategy and represent the interests of the organization around the globe. All details and complete information here: https://bit.ly/3bvhZLk

EDUCATION AND TRAINING | In its new issue, the Getty’s Conservation Perspectives looks at how conservation education and training in built heritage have developed since the mid-twentieth century.

HERITAGE UNDER THE SNOW | In several cities, historic buildings are already blanketed in snow. Show us in comments your heritage under the snow

SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL | Travel, of course, won’t be the same as it once was, but maybe that won’t be a bad thing. Cities will be quieter, UNESCO World Heritage Sites won’t be over-crowded and the skies will be less polluted [...]. Engaging with local communities in a safe and respectful way will also be an important aspect of trips in the future, with tourists keen to learn and form human connections.

16TH WORLD CONGRESS | We are pleased to present to you the brochure of the 16th OWHC World Congress! You will find information on the theme of the Scientific Symposium, on Quebec City and the Quebec City Convention Center. We invite you to distribute the brochure in your networks! Click here to download the brochure: https://www.ovpm.org/world-congresses/quebec/ Ville de Québec

CITIES AND MOBILITY | For cities holding UNESCO World Heritage Sites (like Edinburgh’s medieval Old Town and 18th-century New Town) prioritizing slow traffic is an attempt to mitigate the damage of overtourism and sustain the historic character that attracts visitors in the first place [...]. Is a pedestrian future afoot here and in other UNESCO sites?

LET’S CELEBRATE INTANGIBLE HERITAGE | Practised by the indigenous communities of Mexico, the Day of the Dead - November 2 - commemorates the transitory return to earth of deceased relatives and loved ones. These festivities were inscribed in 2008 on the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. We would like to know: what intangible heritage is recognized in your city or country? Comment in a few words with photos! Day of the Dead_Photo by Vlad Tchompalov on Unsplash

WORLD CITIES DAY 2020 | World Cities Day 2020 is the seventh global celebration since the day was launched by UN-Habitat on 31 October 2014 in Shanghai, China. Under overarching theme of Better City, Better Life, the aim of the day is to focus the international community’s attention on urbanisation as a central issue for development and to encourage cooperation among countries in meeting opportunities and addressing urban challenges towards sustainable development. https://urbanoctober.unhabitat.org/wcd