Glimpses of an incredible four weeks of learning, immersive field tours, and engaging interactions during the MEA-ITEC Certificate Course in Natural Heritage Management! 🌿✨
#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 Barren Floodplains to a Thriving Ecosystem!
Can restoring a floodplain help revive a river?
At Yamuna Biodiversity Park, @WII_C2C #CCNHM participants explored how a severely degraded, saline floodplain was transformed into a thriving natural habitat through scientific ecological restoration.🌱 Faiyaz A. Khudsar and his team shared insights into how restoring floodplains can revive biodiversity and reconnect rivers with their natural ecosystems.
#WII_C2C #Naturalheritage #YamunaRiver #EcologicalRestoration #iteccourse
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
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🌊 Protecting Tubbataha Reefs: Protection and Management
Ms. Retch Alaba, Assistant Protected Area Superintendent of Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, Philippines @tubbatahareefs, shared insights into the conservation of the park’s marine and seabird habitats, protected area management, and the importance of community engagement, education, and awareness-building in conservation to @wii_c2c #ccnhm #iteccourse participants. 🐠🌿
#wiic2c #iteccourse #naturalheritage #unesco
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
18 Participants | 🌍 11 Countries | 4 Weeks of Learning and Collaboration!
The Four-Week Certificate Course in Natural Heritage Management at @wii_c2c has successfully concluded! ✨
From insightful expert lectures and engaging classroom discussions to immersive field visits and cross-cultural exchanges, the course brought together diverse perspectives and experiences in natural heritage conservation.
During the valedictory session, Dr. Gobind Sagar Bhardwaj, Director, WII, and Dr. Ruchi Badola, Dean, WII, emphasised the importance of international collaboration in strengthening natural heritage conservation efforts worldwide. They also highlighted the lasting value of being part of a global alumni network that connects professionals and fosters collaboration across continents.
Four weeks may have come to an end, but the connections, shared knowledge and collaborations will continue beyond borders! 🌏
#NaturalHeritage #ITECCourse #CCNHM #GlobalLearning #CapacityBuilding
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
🌿 Strategies for Documenting Natural Heritage!
How can technology help us protect nature better? 🌏
The #CCNHM participants explored this question through an engaging session by Dr. Qamar Qureshi, Former Scientist G, Wildlife Institute of India, discovering how scientific monitoring, innovative technologies, and data-driven decisions can shape the future of biodiversity conservation and Natural Heritage management.
#wiic2c #iteccourse #naturalheritage #unesco
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
🌿 Exploring Nature, Heritage and Community Connections
From observing wildlife at Jhilmil Jheel Conservation Reserve to engaging with the Gujjar community, #CCNHM participants explored the conservation challenges facing the reserve and the close relationship between the Gujjar community and its natural environment. These interactions offered valuable insights into traditional livelihoods, community life, relocation, and the ecosystem services that sustain both people and biodiversity. 🌏
#wiic2c #iteccourse #naturalheritage #unesco
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
🏛️ Exploring India’s Cultural Heritage | CCNHM 2026
The #CCNHM participants explored two of India’s iconic World Heritage Sites — the magnificent Taj Mahal and the historic city of Fatehpur Sikri. 🇮🇳
These field visits offered an opportunity to experience India’s rich cultural heritage, remarkable architecture, and fascinating history, bringing the stories of these iconic sites to life beyond the classroom.
🌏 Learning through exploration, heritage, and shared experiences!
#wiic2c #iteccourse #naturalheritage #unesco
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
🌿 From Barren Floodplains to a Thriving Ecosystem!
Can restoring a floodplain help revive a river?
At Yamuna Biodiversity Park, @wii_c2c #CCNHM participants explored how a severely degraded, saline floodplain was transformed into a thriving natural habitat through scientific ecological restoration.🌱 Faiyaz A. Khudsar and his team shared insights into how restoring floodplains can revive biodiversity and reconnect rivers with their natural ecosystems.
#WII_C2C #Naturalheritage #YamunaRiver #EcologicalRestoration #iteccourse
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
MEA - ITEC Certificate Course in Natural Heritage Managemnt Participants visit to MoEFCC @moefcc @ITECnetwork @IndianDiplomacy @MEAIndia @wii_india
Dr. Ramesh Kumar Pandey, IFS, Additional Director General of Forests (Wildlife), MoEFCC, interacted with 18 international participants of the MEA-supported ITEC course organised by the Wildlife Institute of India on 21 October 2026 at Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, New Delhi.
The session highlighted India's elephant conservation initiatives, emerging challenges, innovative approaches to human–elephant coexistence, and the importance of international collaboration in wildlife conservation. Dr. Vaibhav C. Mathur, IFS, Inspector General of Forests, MoEFCC, also interacted with the participants, sharing valuable insights into wildlife conservation.
The interaction facilitated the exchange of experiences and perspectives, emphasising the importance of international cooperation in promoting wildlife conservation and coexistence across diverse ecological and cultural landscapes.
#ProjectElephant #WildlifeConservation #ITEC #MoEFCC
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🌿🐾 Wildlife Conservation & Coexistence
#CCNHM participants engaged with Dr. Ramesh Kumar Pandey, IFS, Additional Director General of Forests, MoEFCC, exploring India’s wildlife conservation initiatives, emerging challenges, and innovative approaches to human–wildlife coexistence. Dr. Vaibhav C. Mathur, IFS, Inspector General of Forests, also interacted with the participants, sharing valuable perspectives on conservation.
An insightful session offering lessons in coexistence and conservation across diverse ecological and cultural landscapes. 🌏
#CCNHM #iteccourse #HumanWildlifeCoexistence #NaturalHeritage
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
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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
