UAE Establishes Fund to Support World Heritage Conservation in Africa
The UAE will establish a fund to support world heritage, document conservation, and capacity building projects at sites across Africa through partnership with the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas and the African World Heritage Fund.
The fund will be used to strengthen local communities and address challenges faced by African nations in their underrepresentation on the World Heritage List.
The UAE's efforts align with the African Union and UNESCO's aim to conserve Africa's cultural and natural assets.
The launch of the fund also coincides with the UAE's declaration of 2023 as the Year of Sustainability and hosting of COP28 in November.
The statement describes a place that includes a palace and a church that were built during the 11th and 12th centuries.
The UAE's efforts align with the African Union and UNESCO's aim to conserve Africa's cultural and natural assets.
The launch of the fund also coincides with the UAE's declaration of 2023 as the Year of Sustainability and hosting of COP28 in November.
The statement describes a place that includes a palace and a church that were built during the 11th and 12th centuries.