Karol Bagh | IAS GS Foundation Course | date 26 November | 6 PM Call Us
This just in:

State PCS




Daily Updates

Important Facts For Prelims

World Heritage Institute of Training and Research – Asia Pacific

  • 01 Sep 2021
  • 3 min read

Why in News

Recently, the World Heritage Institute of Training and Research – Asia Pacific (WHITR-AP) has recognised CEPT (Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology, Gujarat) University’s programme in conservation and regeneration as a commended case of Global Innovation on World Heritage Education.

Key Points

  • About:
    • The WHITR-AP is a non-profit organization specialized in the area of heritage conservation.
    • It is an institute under the auspices of UNESCO, it is the first one established in the developing countries.
    • It is an autonomous institution at the service of member states and associate members of UNESCO.
  • Mission:
    • To strengthen implementation of the World Heritage Convention 1972 in the Asia and the Pacific region.
  • World Heritage Convention:

UNESCO

Source: IE

close
SMS Alerts
Share Page
images-2
images-2
× Snow