EAI Seminar Series 27 January 2009 (Study visit 26 January), Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, Holborn, London Protected landscapes and cities are interdependent. Protected areas provide valuable services for our urban population – ecological, recreational, economic – and the majority of people live in cities. It is from urban areas that visitor income originates. Many [...]
ICOMOS Documentation Centre, Paris- World Heritage News
- The Rapid Response Facility Contributes to avoiding the ecological isolation of Romania's Retezat Massif
- UNESCO and Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock launch 40th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention
- Statement of the United Nations Foundation in Support of the World Heritage Convention's 40th Anniversary
The case of Orkney Wind Turbines
Scottish Ministers announced today their decision to refuse planning permission for the proposed development of three wind turbines at Merranblo, Stromness, Orkney. The application was considered at a local public inquiry in January 2008. ICOMOS-UK appeared at the inquiry along with other organisations, such as Historic Scotland, Orkney Archaeological Trust, Orkney Skyline Concern and Scottish [...]
A Journey Through Kazakhstan
Saturday 4th October, 9.30am-7pm A study day organised in association with the British Museum, British Kazakh Society and the Royal Asiatic Society, focussing on the history and culture of Kazakhstan. It will include lectures by noted academics and writers of the archaeology, history, art and music of Kazakhstan, providing an introduction to this vast country [...]
