UNESCO invites eligible young professionals to apply for the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2026, organised as part of the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee.
🗓 Date:13–21 July 2026
📍 Venue: Republic of Korea
The Forum will bring together 30 young professionals from across the world to engage in dialogue, peer learning, site-based experiences, and collaborative discussions on strengthening the protection, management, and transmission of World Heritage.
👥 Who can apply?
Young professionals aged 23–32 years working in:
- World Heritage site management
- Education and teaching
- Research and innovation related to World Heritage
- NGOs or community-based heritage initiatives
📌 What’s covered?
International travel, accommodation, meals, local transport, and visa support (where applicable).
⏰ Application deadline: 15 March 2026 (23:59 CET)
🔗 Apply here: https://unesco-2023.limesurvey.net/662537
For more info, visit: https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2862
