With Namibia rounding off Heritage Week last month, the National Heritage Council (NHC) has announced that it is preparing to nominate Brandberg for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Namibia currently has two sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Data remains crucial for culture in supporting economic growth and measuring its true impact.
This sentiment was shared by speakers at the opening of the workshop for the UNESCO Culture 2030 Indicators held in Windhoek.
Namibia, in conjunction with the National Heritage Council and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), will host the World Heritage Digital Technology workshop from 03-06 June 2025 in Windhoek.
The 1991 Windhoek Declaration has been officially added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.
The announcement was made during World Press Freedom Day events in Brussels.
The Windhoek Declaration has been officially added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World register.
The announcement was made on Wednesday during a ceremony in Brussels.
The Windhoek Declaration was created in 1991 by African journalists and media professionals during a UNESCO seminar in Windhoek.
Tomorrow, 7 May, during the signature celebration of World Press Freedom Day, the 1991 Windhoek Declaration will be inscribed in the Memory of the World.
This event will take place in Brussels in Belgium, the host of the World Press Freedom Day celebrations.
Speaking at the Africa World Heritage Fund (AWHF) Advocacy and Partnership Event in Paris, Namibia’s Ambassador to France, Albertus !Aochamub said there is an urgent need for increased global support in safeguarding Africa’s cultural and natural heritage.
Namibia Desert Environmental Education Trust (NADEET) says the recognition from UNESCO would further enhance its efforts in promoting environmental education.
The non-profit organisation was awarded the UNESCO Sultan Qaboos prize for environmental conservation in November last year.
UNESCO has emphasised the importance of digital technology in schools.
Speaking to members of the Junior National Council, Fenny Namutenya, who represented UNESCO Country Representative Eunice Smith, outlined both the benefits and challenges of integrating digital tools into education.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, is in Santiago, Chile, attending the 31st World Press Freedom Day Conference organised by Chile and UNESCO.
