The World Heritage Institute of Training and Research for the Asia and
the Pacific Region () is a Category II Centre under the auspices
of UNESCO. It was established in 2008 and it is the first international
organization in the field of world heritage to be established in a
developing country. Mandated by the State Parties of the World Heritage
Convention and other State Parties of UNESCO, the institute aims to
promote the conservation and development of World Heritage in the Asia
and Pacific Region.
has three branches: one in Beijing, another Shanghai, and the
third in Suzhou.
The Shanghai Centre at Tongji University focuses on the conservation of
cultural heritage, such as the sustainable development of ancient towns
and villages, architectural sites, architectural complexes, and cultural
landscapes.
The Beijing Centre at Peking University is in charge of natural heritage
conservation, archaeological excavation, and management of the sites’
cultural landscape.
The Suzhou Centre, hosted by Suzhou Municipal Government, is in charge
of traditional architectural craftsmanship and restoration, conservati
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