Keywords: Preservation


World Monuments Fund commits $7 million to global heritage sites

The World Monuments Fund announced a $7 million commitment to support 21 heritage preservation projects set to begin in 2026, expanding efforts to protect cultural landmarks threatened by climate change, natural disasters and the loss of traditional knowledge. The funding targets sites included on the......

Netflix vows to preserve HBO team amid Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition

Netflix's co-CEO Greg Peters has pledged to keep the acclaimed HBO team fully intact following the company's planned takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. In a recent interview, Peters emphasized that this elite group excels at nurturing top talent and crafting exceptional stories, promising them......

Macron advocates UNESCO status for French bistros and cafés

President Emmanuel Macron urged the inclusion of France's bistros and cafés on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage during the traditional Epiphany galette ceremony at the Élysée Palace on Monday. He highlighted their role in preserving French culinary traditions,......

Zohour Alaoui steers UNESCO council toward inclusive education and cultural preservation

Zohour Alaoui, a prominent Moroccan figure in education and cultural advocacy, has been appointed head of the Administrative Council of the International Union of French Language Leagues (UICN) associated with UNESCO. This pivotal election, finalized in December 2025 during a session in Paris, places......

Languages and knowledge: Exploring linguistic dominance and cognitive diversity

An international colloquium titled "Languages and knowledge: Between linguistic dominance and cognitive diversity" took place on November 27–28, 2025, at the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, in Beni Mellal, Morocco. The event gathered 57 participants......

Ancient rock carvings in Guelmim withstand nearby construction threat, CNDH confirms

Morocco’s National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) has confirmed that an ancient rock art site in Guelmim province remains intact despite fears of damage caused by nearby construction. The site, located at Jebel Bouadio in the commune of Taghjijt, drew public attention after reports on social......

White House ballroom construction sparks controversy over historic preservation

Construction has begun on a $250 million ballroom addition to the East Wing of the White House, a project championed by former President Donald Trump. Demolition work has removed large sections of the East Wing’s covered entryway and windows as part of efforts to modernize the structure, which......

HM King Mohammed VI calls for sustainable development and coastal preservation

His Majesty King Mohammed VI opened the new legislative year on Friday with a call for comprehensive efforts to balance Morocco's economic growth with environmental sustainability. In his address to Parliament, the monarch emphasized the urgent need to protect the country’s coastlines while......

Morocco’s social economy drives heritage preservation and local development

Morocco’s social economy and handicrafts sector plays a vital role in safeguarding local heritage while fostering economic growth, said Lahcen Saadi, Secretary of State for Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the second Regional Exhibition of Social......