| VWH 30th anniversary of the international Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage
2002 marks the 30th anniversary of the international “Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage”, commonly referred to as the World Heritage Convention (see whc.unesco.org). In celebration, the UNESCO World Heritage Centre in partnership with cultural and scientific societies and institutions, universities, and governments worldwide is organizing a VIRTUAL CONGRESS with series of themed Conferences focusing on issues of World Heritage in the Digital Age. Tying the physical gatherings together, the encompassing VIRTUAL CONGRESS will link eight global events through the internet and new media and via a printed color Joint Proceedings with accompanying DVD of the best research and media projects of WORLD HERITAGE IN THE DIGITAL AGE. The VSMM society collaborated with UNESCO in the organization of this event. http://www.virtualworldheritage.org/ |
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 | | Virtual Heritage is the oldest and largest repository of documents, news and information relating to heritage and technology. Operating since 1997, it has been designed to be an authoritative information portal for the utilisation of technology for the education, interpretation, conservation and preservation of Natural, Cultural and World Heritage.
How can you participate in the Virtual Heritage website? Easy! If you have any news, event information, or would like to post a paper, document or news article, send it to us! We'll post it free of charge (though we're light on volunteer resources so it might take a little while go get it on the site so please be patient. If you'd like to be an editor, please see our page on how you can contribute. http://www.virtualheritage.net/ |
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