Background

As one of the key activities recommended by UNESCO to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention, the 2022 "Global Awards for World Heritage Education Innovative Cases" International Sharing Forum was held on the evening of December 13(UTC+8). The Forum was presided over by LI Xin, Deputy Secretary-General of World Heritage Institute of Training and Research for the Asia and the Pacific Region under the auspices of UNESCO (WHITRAP). Nearly 50 representatives of international institutions, award winners, cooperative partners and expert panel from all over the world attended the Forum online. An audience of 8,008 (6,114 in Chinese Channel and 1,894 in English Channel) also joined the Forum via livestreaming.

Dr. LI Xin introduced the mission and significance of the "Global Awards for World Heritage Education Innovative Cases"(click), which is to jointly build an international ecological network for heritage education innovation and open up the Heritage Universe with scientific and innovative cross-border cooperation.

Representatives from three international organizations announced the winning cases of the 2022 "Global Awards for World Heritage Education Innovative Cases" . A total of 30 cases were selected for the awards from nearly 100 cases worldwide. Please click to watch the Promotional Video of the2022 Winning Cases.

Promotional Video of the 2022 Winning Cases （Click to Watch）

Award List for 2022"Global Awards for World Heritage Education Innovative Cases"

1. Star of Outstanding

Mr. DU Yue, Senior Advisor of UNESCO Outreach Department Secretary-General of World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations (WFUCA), announced the winning cases of Star of Outstanding(10).

【Overall Evaluation】 Fruitful cross-over model innovation, reproducible model experience, and prominent demonstration value for global innovation.

• "Parallel Spaces: Meeting the Terracotta Warriors in Greece" Online Exhibition (Greece-China)
• Great Wall E-tour (China)
• Jockey Club Musicus Heritage Alive (China Hong Kong)
• Hadrian's Wall 1900 Anniversary Festival (UK)
• Overall Planning and Research of MEMORY of GUANGZHOU (China)
• Practicing an Archaeological Academy Based on Anji Ancient City Archaeological Park (China)
•  "Sewing our Knowledge": Cultural Heritage for Inclusive Growth (Columbia-UK)
• Together: Looking for the Light of Civilization (China Liangzhu)
• An Innovative Model for Integrating Digital Heritage into Higher Education: A Four-in-One Digital Memory Talent Training Project of "Platform-Research-Teaching-Practice" (China)
• E-Survey of Cultural Heritage: Participatory Monitoring of the Grand Canal (Beijing) (China)

Notes: Winner’s name not listed in order (the same as below)

【Honors and Awards】: Certificates issued by professional international organization (including digital certificates), key global promotion (via promotional videos, promotional brochure and official websites), key international resource docking, key opportunities of international sharing and cooperation, etc.

Note: The NFT digital certificate must meet certain technical requirements (the same as below).

2. Star of Discovery

Ms. LOU Ya, Partnership Officer of the UN Resident Coordinator's Office in China, announced the winning cases of Star of Discovery (10).

【Overall Evaluation】 Commitment to exploring in-depth value and model innovation, collaborative and context-driven innovation between heritage sites and heritage education models, and demonstration value for global innovation. 

• Smart Village Through Indigenous Knowledge and Fourth Industrial Revolution in South Africa ( South Africa)
• Cultural Interpretation and Dissemination Strategies of RE International Center for Digital Creativity (China)
• Art of Dunhuang Through the Fingertips — Paper Shadow Art Book of Nine-colored Deer Classical Mural Story (China Dunhuang)
• Yellow Sea Wetland International School: Spreading the Natural Heritage Value of Yancheng Yellow Sea Wetland (China Yancheng) 
• Heritage Education Exploration of Chinese Tujia Pan-Museum (China)
• Educational Continuation of Culture Ecosystem of Huzhou Mulberry-Dyke& Fish Pond (China)
• Heritage as the Best Classroom: On-site Youth Education Series (Kulangsu Example) (China)
• Exploration of Public Education Innovation in Nantou City, Shenzhen (China)
• Wulingyuan World Heritage Sustainable Tourism Exemplary Education Project (China Zhangjiajie)
• Parallel Journey along the Grand Canal: Jinghang Grand Fair & Long Scroll of the Silk Road (China)

【Honors and Awards】: Certificates issued by professional international organization (including digital certificates), global promotion (via promotional brochure and official websites), international resource docking, opportunities for international sharing and cooperation, etc.

3. Star of Future

Mr. ZHOU Jian, Secretary-General of WHITRAP, announced the winning cases of Star of Future(10).

【Overall Evaluation】 Pioneering young people-owned field practice, boding well for infinite innovation in heritage education model and representing the future direction.

• SHU DAO XING: Game Design Based on Sanxingdui Historic Culture  (China)
• Co-building Chinese Historic Architecture With Us (China) 
• Heritage Knowledge Box——World Heritage Children's Science and Education Series Course (China)
• West Lake Ambassadors Project: Promote the Spread of World Heritage Values with Diversified Youth Perspectives (China West Lake) 
• Community Engagement and Education in the Protection and Environmental Remediation of Yannan Yuan (China)
• Leyi Action: Voluntary Service for Sustainable Tourism of Silk Road Heritages and Youth Culture Cultivation (China)
• "Walking Gusu (Ancient Suzhou) — Study and Passing on Beauty" World Heritage Study Tour Activity (China)
• "4+5+N" Voluntary Service Empowering Mining and Metallurgy Industry Heritage Education of Hubei Huangshi (China)
• Ripple Action: A Roadmap for Youth Heritage Volunteer (China)
• Multilingual Dissemination of Song Culture Based on Digital Museum Technology (China) 

【Honors and Awards】: Certificates issued by professional international organization (including digital certificates), global promotion (via promotional brochure and official websites), international resource docking, opportunities for international sharing and cooperation, etc.

Note: All winning cases will automatically enter into related cooperation networks, and will be given priority to participate in relevant international cooperation and innovative pilot projects (WHITRA Preserves the right of final interpretation).

International Sharing of Winning Cases

As a key activity recommended by UNESCO to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention, the Award List and relevant events will be published on UNESCO's websites worldwide.

After the announcement of the awards, 20winning cases shared their global experience based on their own innovative mode exploration, and 10 international experts from various fields made splendid comments.

The International Sharing session, lasted for 5 hours, were highly recognized for its professional standard and overall quality by all parties. Detailed summary and video playback of the 2022 "Global Awards for World Heritage Education Innovative Cases" International Sharing Forum are coming soon!

Contributed by: Li Xin

Edited by: WANG Tianxiang

Typeset: WANG Tianxiang, ZHAN Jingfang (Intern), Ji Zhenjiang (Intern)