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Exploring how a man-made wetland became a Natural World Heritage site, #CCNHMtrainees. #MigratoryTales 🦅
@wii_c2c ccnhm cohort Visited one of India's first natural World Heritage sites, Keoladeo National Park. The interaction with the DCF and ACF of the park provided insights into the history, management aspects, and conservation challenges of this man-made wetland, and how it serves as a key stopover site in the Central Asian Flyway as well as sustaining the resident bird population.
#naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @sureshwii @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
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🌿 Inspiring Global Perspectives on World Heritage Conservation
The #CCNHM participants visits to UNESCO Regional Office in New Delhi gave insights on interventions, specialised programmes, and educational initiatives supporting the protection and conservation of World Heritage Sites.
The visit included interactions with Mr. Tim Curtis, Director of the UNESCO Regional Office; Mr. Benno Boer, Programme Specialist; and Ms. Ma’aly Hazzaz, Regional Advisor for Communication and Information and other officials.
🌏 An enriching exchange of ideas and inspiring stories to take back to their home countries, strengthening efforts to protect and celebrate our shared natural heritage.
#CCNHM #WorldHeritage #UNESCO #NaturalHeritage #wiic2c
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
🌿 How Does Integrating Tourism and Communities Benefit Protected Areas?
Mr. Maria Christu Raja D., IFS, Scientist-E and Registrar, WII, highlighted the importance of community involvement in tourism, exploring how it benefits protected area management and supports conservation. The session also traced the evolution of eco-development initiatives in Kali Tiger Reserve, offering valuable lessons in inclusive conservation for #ITECCourse #CCNHM participants.
#CCNHM2026 #CommunityBasedTourism #WorldHeritage #UNESCO #iteccourse
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
🏔️ Mountains and World Heritage
Dr. S. Sathyakumar, Former Registrar and Scientist, G-WII, engaged CCNHM participants in an insightful session on mountain World Heritage sites of India and exploring the stages of UNESCO World Heritage inscription, conservation challenges, and management of Nanda Devi National Park in detail. 🌿🌍
#CCNHM2026 #WorldHeritage #MountainHeritage #NandaDeviNationalPark #NaturalHeritage #WII_C2C
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
🌿 Principles and Practices of Protected Area Management
Mr. J. S. Chauhan, Former PCCF, Madhya Pradesh Forest Department, shared valuable insights from his experience managing Kanha Tiger Reserve and Kuno National Park. He highlighted practical approaches to protected area management, the importance of working closely with local communities, and best practices from his years of experience in the field.
#CCNHM2026 #Naturalheritage #WildlifeConservation #CommunityEngagement #WII_C2C #iteccourse
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
🌿 Communities and Ecotourism
Mr. Mohit Aggarwal, Founder of Asian Adventures, shared inspiring global examples of community-based tourism, highlighting how local communities can actively shape tourism initiatives, strengthen livelihoods, and contribute to the conservation of natural heritage. The session explored how meaningful community involvement can create sustainable tourism models that benefit both people and nature. 🌎🌱
#CCNHM2026 #WorldHeritage #UNESCO #NaturalHeritage #WII_C2C
#iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
🌏 Understanding the World Heritage Convention and the Asia-Pacific Region
Mr. Anatole Oudaille-Diethardt, Associate Project Officer, Asia-Pacific Unit, UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Paris, led an insightful online session for CCNHM participants.
The session introduced participants to the functioning of the World Heritage Convention, the nomination process, and the key steps involved in recognising and protecting sites of Outstanding Universal Value. 🌿
#CCNHM2026 #WorldHeritage #UNESCO #NaturalHeritage #WII_C2C
#iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding
🌿 From Land to Nature Reserve: Exploring Jabarkhet Nature Reserve
The CCNHM 2026 participants embarked on their first field visit to Jabarkhet Nature Reserve, Landour, exploring how a landscape was transformed into a protected natural space through dedicated conservation efforts. 🌳
Through interactions with local nature guides, participants learned about the reserve’s establishment, management, rich biodiversity, and the efforts behind conserving this unique landscape.
#naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
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🌿 From Land to Nature Reserve: Exploring Jabarkhet Nature Reserve
The CCNHM 2026 participants embarked on their first field visit to Jabarkhet Nature Reserve, Landour, exploring how a landscape was transformed into a protected natural space through dedicated conservation efforts. 🌳
Through interactions with local nature guides, participants learned about the reserve’s establishment, management, rich biodiversity, and the efforts behind conserving this unique landscape.
#naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
The fourth edition of the Certificate Course in Natural Heritage Management (CCNHM) ✨ brings together 18 participants from 11 countries for four weeks of learning, exchange and conversations around Natural Heritage.
Participants had an engaging interaction with Dr. Ruchi Badola, Dean, WII, and Dr. J. A. Johnson, Registrar, WII, along with opportunities to connect with faculty members from across the Wildlife Institute of India
Organised by @wii_c2c with the support of ITEC, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
#naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
Glimpses of MEA- ITEC Training Course in Natural Heritage August 2026.
#naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
Glimpses from 6-Day Training on Nature Guides & Bird Watching at the Great Himalayan National Park 🍃, organized by GHNP @ghnpark collaboration with @wii_c2c.
Dr. Amarjeet Kaur, Scientist-C, @wii_india, led an insightful session on bird ecology, identification techniques, and ways to share their passion for birding forward. 🦅
#BirdWatching #NatureGuides #GHNP #GreatHimalayanNationalPark
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS @ghnpark
🌏 A journey of learning, heritage, and global connections!
Successfully completed the MEA–ITEC Training Course in Natural Heritage.
Here are a few glimpses from the programme! 🌿✨
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
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Global Connections 🌍 | 20 Participants ! 16 Countries !
The Two Week MEA-ITEC Training Course in Natural Heritage 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, Mr. Maria Christu Raja, Registrar of WII, highlighted the importance of global collaboration in strengthening natural heritage conservation efforts worldwide.
#naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
Global Connections 🌍 | 20 Participants ! 16 Countries !
The Two Week MEA-ITEC Training Course in Natural Heritage 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, Mr. Maria Christu Raja, Registrar of Wildlife Institute of India, highlighted the importance of global collaboration in strengthening natural heritage conservation efforts worldwide.
#naturalheritage #iteccourse #asiapacific #capacitybuilding #worldheritage
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
Urban Biodiversity🍃: wilderness midst the concrete jungle
The participants visited the Yamuna Biodiversity Park in New Delhi, an important urban biodiversity initiative. The lecture and trail visit led by Dr Faiyaz Ahmad Khudsar, gave insights on wetland restoration, importance of indegenous species and conservation of biodiversity.
#TCNH2026 #NaturalHeritage #iteccourse #worldheritage #internationalcourse
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
Glimpse of the past💫
The participants visited one of India's Cultural Heritage Site 'Fatehpur Sikri', a key monument in the history of Mughal Dynasty. They also saw the highest gate in the world and ended the day with some calming sufi music.
#TCNH2026 #NaturalHeritage #iteccourse #internationalcourse
#Worldheritagesite
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
Migratory tales🦅
The trainees visited one of India's first Natural World Heritage Site, the 'Keoladeo National Park'. The interaction with the director of the park gave insights on the management aspects of this man-made wetland and how it serves as a key stopover site in the Central Asian Flyway as well as sustaining the resident population.
#TCNH2026 #NaturalHeritage #iteccourse #keoladeonationalpark
#Worldheritagesite
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
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Capacity Building cooperation 🇮🇳🤝🇸🇨 through the ITEC Programme in the area of conservation and science.
Ms. Selma Philoe, Acting Operations Manager, Seychelles Island Foundation will be visiting Wildlife Institute of India to attend the ITEC course "Training Course in Natural Heritage" from August 17 to 28, 2026.
We wish her all the very best!
