IAU/UNESCO Astronomy and World Heritage: universal treasures

UNESCO and the IAU are working together to implement a research and education collaboration as part of UNESCO's thematic initiative, Astronomy and World Heritage. The main objective is to establish a link between science and culture on the basis of research aimed at acknowledging the cultural and scientific values of properties connected with astronomy. This programme provides an opportunity to identify properties related to astronomy located around the world, to preserve their memory and save them from progressive deterioration. Support from the international community is needed to implement this activity and to promote the recognition of astronomical knowledge through the nomination of sites that celebrate achievements in science.

UNESCO Contact

Anna SIDORENKO-DULOM
Coordinator
Thematic Initiative "Astronomy and World Heritage"
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
7, Place de Fontenoy
75352 Paris 07 SP, France
Tel: (33)1.45.68.20.96
Fax: (33)1.45.68.55.70
E-mail: a.sidorenko@unesco.org