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World Heritage Committee Match Up in Doha Qatar

In mid-June, the World Heritage Committee met in Doha, Qatar. Several new sites and landscapes were inscribed on the world heritage list, including one in the United States – the country’s first nomination since a loss of voting rights for nonpayment of dues to the committee’s parent organization UNESCO.

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US World Heritage Program at Risk

In 2011, the United States halted payment of its dues to UNESCO. Find out more about the history of this policy and how it could impact future U.S. nominations to the World Heritage List, including San Antonio Missions and the Buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright.

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World Heritage Committee Match Up in Doha Qatar

In mid-June, the World Heritage Committee met in Doha, Qatar. Several new sites and landscapes were inscribed on the world heritage list, including one in the United States – the country’s first nomination since a loss of voting rights for nonpayment of dues to the committee’s parent organization UNESCO.

Read More »

US World Heritage Program at Risk

In 2011, the United States halted payment of its dues to UNESCO. Find out more about the history of this policy and how it could impact future U.S. nominations to the World Heritage List, including San Antonio Missions and the Buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright.

Read More »