The Latest Breaking News from UNESCO

Cambodia Genocide Survivors 'Thrilled' At New UNESCO Status

Survivors of Cambodia's four-year genocide on Saturday told AFP they were "thrilled" that the site of their lives' biggest horror has gained UNESCO recognition.

International Business Times · Jul 12, 2025

Cambodian sites of Khmer Rouge brutality added to UNESCO heritage list

Three sites used by Cambodia’s brutal Khmer Rouge regime as torture and execution sites 50 years ago have been added by UNESCO to its World Heritage List

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025

Fears heritage-listed rock art at risk from gas project

A vast collection of rock art has been recognised as a World Heritage site but advocates warn the engravings are under threat from industrial expansion.

AAP · Jul 11, 2025

Discover Bordeaux and beyond: why France’s riverside jewel is a must for cultural travellers

With grand neoclassical architecture and a buzzing contemporary art scene, Bordeaux and its surrounding region stir the senses. Here’s where to visit …

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2025

Evidence acidic pollution is damaging ancient rock art

Industrial emissions are likely to have degraded the world's largest and most diverse collection of Aboriginal rock art engravings, researchers warn.

AAP · Jul 10, 2025

Fanon at 100: reflecting on a revolutionary legacy

This season of Spotlight on Africa concludes ahead of the summer break with a focus on Frantz Fanon in the year of his centenary. It also highlights a groundbreaking new report by UNESCO on the state of the publishing industry across the continent.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 9, 2025

Dutch Art Sleuth Recovers Stolen Trove Of UNESCO-listed Documents

A Dutch art sleuth has recovered a priceless trove of stolen documents from the 15th to the 19th century, including several UNESCO-listed archives from the world's first multinational corporation.

International Business Times · Jul 9, 2025

What Australia must do to overturn objections for WA rock art to attain UN heritage status

Environment minister will lobby committee to place Murujuga on world heritage list despite concerns about ‘degrading acidic emissions’ from industrial sites

The Guardian - AU · Jul 9, 2025

New bid for ancient rock art's World Heritage listing

Australia is making another push for ancient rock art sites to be placed on the World Heritage list after its application was sent back over pollution concerns.

AAP · Jul 9, 2025

'We have to think bigger': Majority of UNESCO World Heritage sites face severe water risk

UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Taj Mahal and Acropolis, are increasingly under threat from severe water hazards, a new report reveals.

Euronews · Jul 8, 2025