Training Course in Natural Heritage (TCNH) 🌿 Organized by WII-C2C in collaboration with ITEC & Ministry of External Affairs kicks off! Inaugurated by Dr. Ruchi Badola, Dean of WII, in the presence of Dr. G. S. Bharadwaj, Director of WII, and course officials. 19 participants

Training Course in Natural Heritage (TCNH) 🌿 Organized by WII-C2C in collaboration with ITEC & Ministry of External Affairs kicks off! 19 participants from 12 countries🌎 are joining this 2 week adventure, exploring World Heritage Convention & Heritage Management, followed by

Training Course in Natural Heritage (TCNH) 🌿 Organized by WII-C2C in collaboration with ITEC & Ministry of External Affairs kicks off! Inaugurated by Dr. Ruchi Badola, Dean of WII, in the presence of Dr. G. S. Bharadwaj, Director of WII, and course officials. 19 participants

Unveiling the Majesty of India's National Heritage Animal🐘Dr. Lakshminarayanan, Consultant, Elephant Cell, WII, shared captivating stories of cultural and historical significance elephants across the world, highlighting its significance in India's natural heritage🌿 MoEF&CC

Exploring Nature-Culture Connections! 🌿 Dr. Sonali Ghosh's insightful online session with #TCNH trainees shed light on the intricate linkages between nature and culture across countries. A rich learning experience! 🌟 MoEF&CC Wildlife Institute of India SACON_Sálim Ali Centre Gobind Sagar Bhardwaj

💫In an engaging and insightful session, Dr. S. Sathyakumar, a distinguished expert, captivated participants of the #TCNH program with a fascinating exploration of Mountain World Heritage Sites.🏔️🌎 The talk placed a special emphasis on the Himalayas, highlighting both the

We were thrilled to host a dynamic online lecture featuring Dr. Olivier Chassot, Senior Programme Officer at IUCN Asia, and Dr. M.K.S. Pasha, IUCN Asia Coordinator! 🌟 They shed light on the IUCN World Heritage Outlook's crucial role in assessing conservation prospects for

Exploring Nature-Culture Connections! 🌿 Dr. Sonali Ghosh's insightful online session with #TCNH students shed light on the intricate linkages between nature and culture across countries. A rich learning experience! 🌟 MoEF&CC Wildlife Institute of India SACON_Sálim Ali Centre Gobind Sagar Bhardwaj

International Day of the worlds Indigenous people💫 On 23 December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly decided, in its resolution 49/214, that the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People shall be observed on 9 August every year. The date marks the first meeting,

Unleashing the Power of Art in Heritage Interpretation 🌟 🎨 Our engaging activities sparked new creative ideas, showcasing how visuals can effectively communicate complex ideas and emotions. The influence of art in heritage interpretation is undeniable - it's a powerful tool for

TCNH trainees visit to Keoladeo National Park 🌿🦅 A wetland ecosystem visited by thousands of Migratory Birds annually. MoEF&CC Wildlife Institute of India SACON_Sálim Ali Centre Gobind Sagar Bhardwaj Suresh Kumar Nehru Prabakaran UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 Archaeological Survey of India ICCROM IUCN ICOMOS #naturalheritage#asiapacific

The Two-Week Training Course in Natural Heritage 🌎at WII-C2C successfully concluded, bringing together 19 international participants from 13 countries. Expert lectures, interactive classrooms, and field tours made the course a resounding success. During the valedictory

One one-week training course for forest service officer's titled "Natural Heritage🌍: Practioner's workshop in Site Management"🌳 began at Satara, Maharashtra in the presence of Mr. Amol G.R. Satpute, DCF, Satara. Organized by WII-C2C, the workshop aims to familiarize site

Nature- Culture linkages:💫 Trainees of the Practioner's workshop were addressed by Dr. Erach Barucha, Director, BVIEER, Pune, introducing them to sacred landscapes and living traditions of Northern Western Ghats. WII-C2C MoEF&CC Wildlife Institute of India SACON_Sálim Ali Centre Gobind Sagar Bhardwaj

Western Ghats from IUCN perspective:💫 Dr. Aparna Watve, IUCN SSC Western Ghats plant specialist group, introduced the participants to IUCN evaluation mechanisms pertaining to World Heritage Sites MoEF&CC Wildlife Institute of India SACON_Sálim Ali Centre Gobind Sagar Bhardwaj Suresh Kumar Nehru Prabakaran UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳

Identifying Outstanding Universal Value (OUV)- an activity 📚✒️ On the 2nd day of the workshop, the site managers were split into groups to discuss and identify the OUV, the unique qualities which makes a site eligible to be listed in the World Heritage List. MoEF&CC

Trainees of the one week Natural Heritage Management workshop visited Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary and Kaas Plateau, both components of the Western Ghats World Heritage Site These living classroom sessions helped them understand the Outstanding Universal Value and visitor

To celebrate World Tourism Day💫 2025,The Wildlife Institute of India – Category 2 Centre for World Natural Heritage Management and Training for the Asia and the Pacific Region (WII-C2C), under the auspices of UNESCO, is organising a webinar on the theme *Sustainable Nature

To celebrate World Tourism Day💫 2025,The Wildlife Institute of India – Category 2 Centre for World Natural Heritage Management and Training for the Asia and the Pacific Region (WII-C2C), under the auspices of UNESCO, is organising a webinar on the theme *Sustainable Nature

Happy World Tourism Day 2025! To mark the event, WII-C2C conducted a webinar on "Sustainable Nature Tourism: Models and Best Practices in Protected Areas". Distinguished speakers included Ms. Paloma and Ms. Carolina (Sustainable Travel Tourism), Mr. Dorji Dhradhul (Former