●名 称： Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on World Heritage Cities and Climate Action
●趣 旨：
UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok is pleased to announce that the Call for Case Studies is now open for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on World Heritage Cities and Climate Action, which will be held in Kyoto, Japan, from 7 to 9 March 2026. The conference aims to take stock of the current situation and challenges faced by the World Heritage Cities in the region in the context of climate change; to share academic and practical research findings with a wider range of stakeholders; and to explore feasible solutions applicable to these cities. Heritage professionals, researchers, and city managers are invited to submit short case-study abstracts on how World Heritage Cities across the region are responding to the growing impacts of climate change. Selected authors will be invited to present their work at the Regional Conference in Kyoto. They will also join an emerging regional network helping to shape the research and policy agenda for climate action in World Heritage Cities. UNESCO will provide travel and accommodation support for one author per selected case.
Submissions should focus on one specific World Heritage city in the Asia-Pacific region and relate to at least one of the following themes:
- Diverse knowledge systems: Integrating local, traditional, and Indigenous wisdom in managing climate risks.
- Loss, damage, and vulnerability: Understanding how heritage sites and communities are affected by climate change.
- Culture and heritage as drivers of transformation: Demonstrating how cultural identity, creativity, and memory can support low-carbon, resilient futures.
Case studies may highlight innovative practices, lessons learned, or analytical insights that can inform others working to balance conservation, development, and adaptation across the region. They are encouraged to clearly articulate the main climate risks or impacts affecting their selected city in relation to that city’s cultural values.
●応募方法：
- Submission type: 500-word abstract (case-study summary) in English, PDF format
- Include: Title; author(s) with affiliation(s) and country; corresponding author’s email; 150-word bio describing the author’s role in the city; main text (up to 500 words, with captioned images if relevant)
- Deadline: 30 November 2025
- Send to: culture.bgk(at)unesco.org
- Notification: Selected authors will be communicated by the conference secretariat by early January 2026
●詳細は、下記URL（英語）をご確認ください。
Contribute your research to a new UNESCO initiative on climate action in World Heritage Cities
●問合せ先：
Culture Unit Team
UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok
920 Sukhumvit Rd., Bangkok 10110, Thailand
unesco.org/bangkok
Email: culture.bgk(at)unesco.org