WORLD HERITAGE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FORUM 2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Republic of Korea, 13–21 July 2026

As integral part of the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee and the UNESCO World Heritage Education Programme, the Republic of Korea, through the Korea Heritage Service (KHS) and the Korean National Commission for UNESCO (KNCU), will host the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2026 from 13 to 21 July 2026, under the theme World Heritage, Communities and Education: Empowering Youth as Agents of Change.

The Forum will bring together 30 young professionals from around the world to engage in dialogue, learning and exchange on the role of communities, youth and education in strengthening the protection, management and transmission of World Heritage.

At the end of the Forum, the young professionals will collectively present their Declaration at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

Applicants to the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2026 should meet the following criteria:

• Age: Between 23 and 32 years (born between 1994 and 2003 inclusive);
• Professional profile: Young professionals and practitioners engaged in one or more of the following areas:
- Education and teaching in formal learning settings;
- World Heritage site management;
- Research and innovation related to World Heritage
- Work within NGOs or community-level associations focused on World Heritage;
• Engagement: Demonstrated involvement in activities related to World Heritage;
• Motivation: Strong interest in contributing to discussions on youth, communities and education;
• Availability: Full availability for the entire duration of the Forum;
• Language: Proficiency in English, as the Forum will be conducted exclusively in English.

In addition, the selection process will seek to ensure: Balanced geographical representation; Gender equality; Diversity of professional backgrounds; Potential for knowledge-sharing and impact after the Forum.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application through the online application form available at: https://unesco-2023.limesurvey.net/662537

For any questions during the application process or updates following the submission, please contact the Permanent Delegation of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to UNESCO: dl.luxembourg@unesco-delegations.org