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Brasilia diary
Inside track
Throughout the conference, IUCN's delegation will be giving the inside view on what's happening and an insight into the key issues at stake.
Nearing the 1,000 mark
At this session in Brasilia, the 900th World Heritage Property was inscribed. As we approach 1,000 properties, it is important to reflect on how the World Heritage Convention operates, writes Kelly Black, a member of the IUCN delegation. …
04 Aug 2010 | Article
Save the Planet
Joerg Elbers is focal point for World Heritage in IUCN's Regional Office for South America. This is the first time he has taken part in the World Heritage Committee, and so far it's been an impressive experience. …
31 Jul 2010 | Article
Loving the international colour
Christelle Perruchoud works with IUCN´s World Heritage Programme. This is her first World Heritage Convention and she´s really enjoying the multinational flavour of the meeting. …
30 Jul 2010 | Article
James Bond and World Heritage
Just recently, I heard someone describe the World Heritage Committee meeting as having all the intrigue of a James Bond movie, but with none of its action. That's the impression of Mariam Kenza Ali with IUCN´s World Heritage Programme. …
30 Jul 2010 | Article
Good Vibes from Brasilia
Day two of the Committee is underway. Allen Putney is Vice Chair of the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) for World Heritage, and his role is a bit different from that of his IUCN Secretariat colleagues. …
27 Jul 2010 | Article
A toe tapping start
As day one at the World Heritage Committee draws to a close Tim Badman, Head of IUCN´s World Heritage Programme finds that things, so far, things have largely gone smoothly and with a strong emphasis on nature. The opening ceremony took place in the spectacular theatre in Brasilia to set the event off to a loud and toe-tapping start. …
26 Jul 2010 | Article
A land of beauty and opportunity
On the opening day of the World Heritage Committee meeting in Brasilia, IUCN's Director General Julia Marton-Lefèvre recalls the importance of World Heritage for conservation and the strong links between IUCN and Brazil. …
23 Jul 2010 | Article
