Call for Applications for the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2025

Name of the Event: World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2025

Date: 1 - 8 July 2025

Place: UNESCO Headquarters, Paris

Working language(s): English and French

Last Date of Application: 22 April 2025

Link to Apply:

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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.

Theme of the Forum:

The theme of the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2025 is set as “World Heritage in an interconnected world: Leveraging digital technologies and innovative approaches”. This theme addresses the challenges and opportunities of preserving and promoting World Heritage in a rapidly changing and increasingly connected world.

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)

• 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.

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.

We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers at - wh-ypf@unesco.org