Many people have heard about World Heritage. But what is it exactly? And what's the idea behind it?

It is commonly known that UNESCO is the UN organisation responsible for World Heritage. But how exactly does it work? Which sites are recognised as World Heritage, and when and how? And what does it have to do with the Nile? Over a thousand exceptional monuments and sites of outstanding, universal value around the globe are now listed on the World Heritage List, from the Great Wall of China to ancient Inca ruins and the Great Barrier Reef. With a playful pen stroke, this short animated film provides an overview of the history, idea, background and guidelines of the World Heritage Convention.

English Version

More information:

Austrian Commission for UNESCO
https://www.unesco.at/

Produced by:
https://www.unterfreiemhimmel.net/