UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2026 in South Korea
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
SpecialityArt, Design, and Music, Hospitality and Tourism, History and Archeology
Age
- 23 - 32
Gender
- Both
Opportunity description
Overview
The UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2026 is a significant international event aimed to enhance the skills of young professionals and encourage their active role in protecting and managing natural and cultural World Heritage sites. The forum will be held in the Republic of Korea from July 13 to 21, 2026, focusing on community participation, youth engagement, and education as crucial tools for heritage conservation, under the theme “World Heritage, Communities and Education: Empowering Youth as Agents of Change.”
Program Details
- Date: July 13 to 21, 2026
- Host Country: Republic of Korea
- Duration: 9 days
- Host Organizations: Republic of Korea through Korea Heritage Service (KHS) and Korean National Commission for UNESCO (KNCU) under the UNESCO World Heritage Education Program
Benefits
- Round-trip international airfare (economy class) will be covered
- Accommodation for the full duration of the Forum
- Free meals arranged by the organizers
- Local transportation in the Republic of Korea
- Visa fees supported where applicable
- Participation in workshops, discussions, and on-site learning activities
- Opportunity to present the Youth Declaration at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee
Eligibility criteria
- Age between 23 and 32 years old (born between 1994 and 2003)
- Be a young professional or practitioner working in areas like World Heritage site management, education, research, or innovation, NGOs focused on heritage
- Demonstrate active involvement in World Heritage-related activities
- Available to participate for the full duration of the Forum
- Proficiency in English as the Forum will be conducted entirely in English