Brand: International Monuments and Sites Day (World Heritage Day) World Heritage Day, also known as International Monuments and Sites Day, is commemorated every year on April 18. This global event is driven by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), headquartered in Paris. Its main objective is to promote culture and heritage and encourage local communities and individuals to recognize the significance of cultural heritage in their lives.

World Heritage Day focuses on creating awareness about the diversity and vulnerability of cultural assets and the preservation actions required for monuments. Each year, ICOMOS proposes a different theme for this day. In 2022, the theme is Heritage and Climate, aiming to address climate justice and equity while conserving heritage and providing equal protection for vulnerable groups.

ICOMOS invites its members, individuals, and organizations to organize activities related to disaster risk, vernacular heritage, heritage in conflict, and heritage and democracy. World Heritage Day is a timely opportunity to showcase initiatives that promote climate-resilient paths for sustainable development and advocate for just transitions to low-carbon futures. Join in the celebration of World Heritage Day and contribute to the preservation of our shared cultural heritage