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Global connections! 18 participants! 12 countries 🌍 The two-Week Training on Mountain Heritage and Nature Culture Linkage at @wii_c2c has successfully concluded! 🌿✨ Two week of learning, collaboration and commitment-18 participants -13 nations, One shared vision for Natural Heritage 🌍 During the valedictory session, Dr. B. S Adhikari -Dean in-charge, Mr. Maria Christu Raj, IFS- Registrar, highlighted the mountain heritage and importance of global collaboration in strengthening natural heritage conservation efforts worldwide. #naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage #heritagemanagement #ccnhm #globalLearning #iteccourse #nandadevi #mountainheritage @moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @aroy1984 @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS

Meeting the guardians of valley of flowers!🌼 ITEC course participants of #WII-C2C interacted with EDC members from Govind Ghat and shared experience on - how the EDC began its journey, challenges they faced, and how they're protecting the Valley of Flowers National park World Heritage Site #MountainHeritageCourse #naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage #heritagemanagement #ccnhm #globalLearning #iteccourse #nandadevi #mountainheritage @moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @aroy1984 @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS

Learning from the mountains and their guardians! 🌄 #TCMH foreign participants on @wii_c2c field trip kickstarted an awesome day of field learning and interaction with the Forest department at Joshimath. Trekking in Auli's alpine meadows, interacting and witnessing the iconic, sacred Nanda Devi peak. #naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage #heritagemanagement #ccnhm #globalLearning #iteccourse #nandadevi #mountainheritage @moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @aroy1984 @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS

Ten themes to understand sacred mountains!🏞️ Dr. Edwin Bernbaum, Co-Chair of the IUCN Specialist Group on the Cultural and Spiritual Values of Protected Areas (CSVPA) has interacted with the #iteccoures participants, and presented an intriguing lecture on "Ten Themes for Understanding Sacred Mountains from the nature to culture perspectives". #naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage #heritagemanagement #ccnhm #globalLearning #iteccourse #intach #culturalheritage #archeologicalsurveyofindia @moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @aroy1984 @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS

Unveiling a Natural Wonder!🏞️ Dr. S. Sathyakumar has shared the journey of inscribing Nanda Devi & Valley of Flowers National Park as a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. Challenges, processes, and inspiring stories from the man himself, exclusively for TCMH participants! 🏞️ #NandaDevi #UNESCO #MountainHeritage #naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage #globalLearning #iteccourse #culturalheritage @moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @aroy1984 @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS

Understanding the Sacred Landscapes! 🏔️ Dr. G.S. Rawat shared the captivating stories of Kailash Sacred Landscape weaving nature & culture, with the #MountainHeritage course participants. #KailashSacredLandscape #MountainStories #naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage #heritagemanagement #ccnhm #globalLearning #iteccourse #culturalheritage #archeologicalsurveyofindia @moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @aroy1984 @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS

Legacy of the Mountains! 🌿 The 6th MEA-ITEC 2-week Training on Mountain Heritage and Nature-Culture Linkages, organized by @wii_c2c, has kicked off! Inaugurated by Dr. G.S. Bhardwaj, Director of WII, in the presence of course officials. 18 participants from 13 countries 🌎 are joining this 2-week adventure, exploring the World Heritage Convention & Mountain Heritage Management, followed by field visits to mountains and cultural communities to learn on-site. 🏞️ #naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage #heritagemanagement #mountains #culturalheritage #archeologicalsurveyofindia Instagram tags @moefccgoi @meaindia @wii_india @sacon_coimbatore @gobindsagarbhardwaj @UNESCO @archaeologicalsurveyofindia @iccrom_official @iucn_international @icomosofficial @itecnetwork @nehruprabakaran @intach_heritage

Global Connections 🌍 | 19 Participants ! 16 Countries ! The Four-Week Certificate Course in Natural Heritage Management at @wii_c2c has successfully concluded! 🌿✨ From expert lectures and dynamic classroom discussions to immersive field tours, the journey has been inspiring and impactful. During the valedictory session, Dr. Gobind Sagar Bhardwaj, Director of Wildlife Institute of India, highlighted the importance of global collaboration in strengthening natural heritage conservation efforts worldwide. #naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage #heritagemanagement #ccnhm #globalLearning #iteccourse #culturalheritage #archeologicalsurveyofindia @moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @aroy1984 @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS

Safeguarding the legacy✨ The CCNHM cohort visited the ASI HQ to understand how India's nodal agency for Cultural Heritage functions to safeguard and cherish India's rich heritage. The discussion focused on the restoration and World Heritage processess led by ASI. #naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage #heritagemanagement #ccnhm #globalLearning #iteccourse #intach #culturalheritage #archeologicalsurveyofindia @moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @aroy1984 @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS

Tales of natural heritage through biodiversity and culture! 🌟 Exciting talk by Stephen Alter brings India's natural heritage to life for #ccnhm cohort. Stephen Alter is among India's most distinguished literary voices on the Himalaya, natural history, and India's nature-culture linkages. Alter remains a significant voice on India's Natural and Cultural Heritage. #ccnhm cohort #HimalayaStories #NatureCulture# #Sustainability" #naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage #heritagemanagement #ccnhm #globalLearning #iteccourse #intach #culturalheritage #archeologicalsurveyofindia @moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @aroy1984 @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS

Role of INTACH in the conservation of heritage! ✨ @WII_C2C #CCNHM cohort visited the INTACH HQ in Delhi, diving deep into Intangible Cultural Heritage and exploring how it is protected and preserved for the future. #naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage #heritagemanagement #ccnhm #globalLearning #iteccourse #intach #culturalheritage @moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @aroy1984 @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS

Isolated in the Pacific Ocean, 1,000 km off Ecuador’s coast, the Galapagos Islands are a living laboratory of evolution.🌊 Join us as we @WII_C2C explore the Galapagos through the eyes of the resident photographers📷 Sheyla Francisca pachacama Mendez @francineart_ and Jorge Andres Carrion Jimbo @soyandrestortuga capturing the extraordinary beauty and ecological significance of these enchanted islands. @lighthousefilmsec🎥 Embark on a virtual exploration of the islands through a series of exciting themes—stay tuned!💫 Huge thanks to Katherine Moreno @katsnpigs for making this amazing collaboration happen! @moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @itec @vrtiwari1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS #Galapagosislands #naturalheritage #socialmediacampaign #unesco #worldheritage #naturalwonders #wiic2campaign

Safeguarding the legacy✨ The CCNHM cohort visited the ASI HQ to understand how India's nodal agency for Cultural Heritage functions to safeguard and cherish India's rich heritage. The discussion focused on the restoration and World Heritage processess led by ASI. #naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage #heritagemanagement #ccnhm #globalLearning #iteccourse #intach #culturalheritage #archeologicalsurveyofindia @moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @aroy1984 @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS

Exploring the vibrant wetlands of Keoladeo National Park 🌿🦅 A globally significant ecosystem that welcomes thousands of migratory birds each year—offering rich learning experiences in natural heritage management to the @wii_c2c #CCNHM trainees. #naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage #heritagemanagement #ccnhm #globalLearning #iteccourse #Keoladeonationalpark @moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @aroy1984 @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS

Shri V. K. Uniyal, Former PCCF, Kerala, shared his valuable experiences and best practices in protected area management, along with an inspiring case study of the Periyar Ecotourism Model, with the #ITECCourse #CCNHM participants. @moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @aroy1984 @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS #naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage #heritagemanagement #ccnhm #globalLearning #iteccourse

#ITECCourse #CCNHM trainees of WII_C2C visited Rajaji National Park🏞️ to experience and learn about India’s protected areas and wildlife. The engaging visit was enriched with sightings of important birds and mammals, along with the park’s beautiful natural habitats. @moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @aroy1984 @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS #naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage #heritagemanagement #ccnhm #globalLearning #iteccourse

On day 3 of the #MEA-ITEC course, through interactive sessions and classroom exercises, #CCNHM trainees are learning to identify and define Outstanding Universal Value #OUV of the #worldheritagesites.🏞️ Activities are making these concepts clearer, engaging, and easier to understand. @moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @aroy1984 @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS #naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage #heritagemanagement #ccnhm #globalLearning #iteccourse

Day 2 of #CCNHM offered engaging sessions and valuable insights into #heritage concepts, the #WorldHeritageConvention, global conventions, and the link between world heritage and biodiversity. It laid a strong foundation for the participants’ learning journey.🌍 @moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @aroy1984 @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS #naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage #heritagemanagement #ccnhm #globalLearning #iteccourse

Excited to kickstart the next 4 weeks International Course on Natural Heritage Management #ccnhm at @WII_C2C ! 🌎 20 participants from 17 countries are joining this adventure, exploring World Heritage Convention & Heritage Management, with field visits to India's iconic natural & cultural sites! 🏞️ Countries joining: 6 Asian, 8 African, 2 North American islands, & 1 European nation! Let's strengthen global capacity for managing natural heritage sites! @moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @aroy1984 @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS #naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage #heritagemanagement #ccnhm #globalLearning #iteccourse