Australia ICOMOS is organising a symposium to be held in Sydney on Wednesday April 18 to mark the International Day for Monuments and Sites.
Wednesday April 18 is a major celebration for ICOMOS and each year Australia ICOMOS organises activities around Australia to celebrate the diversity of the world's cultural heritage. This year's theme marks the 40th anniversary of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, which was adopted in 1972. The focus will be on World Heritage and Sustainable Development: the Role of Local Communities, which spans not only the involvement of local communities in the nomination, management and conservation of properties, but also their role as participants and economic beneficiaries, and holders of traditional management practices and l knowledge.
The venue for the event, in line with this year's theme, is Hyde Park Barracks, one of 11 Australian Convict Sites that have been inscribed on World Heritage List on 31 July 2010.
When: Wednesday April 18, 3.00pm - 6.30pm
Where: Hype Park Barracks
Admission: $15, $10 (Australia ICOMOS members)
Further information: please email kerimed@cityplan.com.au
