India is hosting for the first time the UNESCO’s prestigious 46th session of the World Heritage Committee meeting from 21st-31st July, 2024 in New Delhi  under the theme: “World Heritage in the 21st Century: Building Capacities and Exploring Opportunities for Youth.”

About the World Heritage Young Professional Forum

• The World Heritage Young Professionals Forum is an initiative by UNESCO to engage young professionals in the field of heritage conservation.
• The first World Heritage Young Professionals Forum was organized in 1995.
• The primary aim is to engage young professionals in heritage conservation and management through capacity building, networking, and awareness-raising.