Call for Applications: World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2025 fully funded to UNESCO Headquarters in Paris

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Closing Date: 22 April 2025

Call for Applications: World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2025 fully funded to UNESCO Headquarters in Paris

As an integral part of the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee, in the framework of the UNESCO World Heritage Education Programme, and with the support of the Republic of Bulgaria, the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2025 will take place from 1 to 8 July 2025 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, under the theme of World Heritage in an interconnected world: Leveraging digital technologies and innovative approaches.

The Forum will enhance the expertise and capacities of young professionals in protecting, preserving, and promoting our natural and cultural World Heritage. Participants will discuss and gain a comprehensive understanding of global concepts related to World Heritage in a rapidly changing and increasingly connected world. They will explore how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), immersive tools (AR and VR), digital mapping, drones, and 3D modeling can revolutionize the preservation of World Heritage and enhance public awareness.

Additionally, they will examine innovative approaches to World Heritage aimed at fostering sustainable heritage management for future generations. At the end of the Forum, the young professionals will present their Declaration to the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee.

Eligible Applicants

Participants of the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2025 are expected to be:

Aged between 23 and 32 years (born between 30 June 1993 and 30 June 2002 including)
Experienced in one of these fields: architecture, archaeology, conservation, restoration,
urban planning, art history, heritage related studies;
Involved in World Heritage protection, preservation and promotion;
Familiar with/experienced in digital technologies in relation to World Heritage;
Motivated and committed to implementing the outcomes of the Forum in their respective countries;
Committed to enhancing community engagement in the management of World Heritage properties;
Available for the entire duration of the Forum;
Proficient in English and/or French, as the Forum will be conducted in English and French.

In addition to general eligibility, the following elements will also be considered in selecting the participants:

Balanced geographical representation
Gender equality
Diversity of professional backgrounds
Ability to disseminate gained experience in the country or institution of origin
Knowledge and experience in the management practices for World Heritage sites

All interested candidates who wish to apply for participation in the World Heritage Young Professionals
Forum are invited to complete the form from the website.

In addition to education and background information, candidates are also required to submit their CV and a copy of their passport size photo. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The selected applicants will be informed by email.

Travel and accommodation

The participants are expected to arrive on 30 June 2025 and depart on 8 July 2025. All related expenses
(economy class flights, accommodation, local transportation, meals and visa fees) will be covered the
duration of the Forum. The organizers will also assist in the travel preparations and will provide support
to the participants who need a visa.