Past Cases Showcase 

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Preface

Standing at the new start in 2026, the Global Challenge for World Heritage Education Innovative Cases (AWHEIC) evolves through network emergence effect, transitioning from a pioneer to an innovation incubator.

Our Mission is to build an international cooperation and exchange platform of co-construction and sharing, focusing on the innovation of the world heritage education model, for the creators & innovators of world heritage education around the world.

Past Cases Showcase 

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Welcome to join us and the deadline is April 30th, 2026.

Let us work together to turn the envisioned future into reality!

Introduction film of AWHEIC

Group photo of the project "Sewing Our Knowledge: Cultural Heritage Promoting Inclusive Growth" 

(Image source: Authorized by case applicant)

 

1 / Organizations

Co-organized by

●World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and As（WFUCA）

●World Heritage Institute of Training and Research for Asia and the Pacific Region under the auspices of UNESCO (WHITR-AP)

●International Center for UNESCO ASPnet (ICUA)

Photo of the 2025 Side Event on Future-Oriented World Heritage Education

(UNESCO Headquarters, Paris)

 

Supported by

●College of Architecture and Urban Planning,Tongji University（CAUP）

●Shanghai Tongji Urban Planning & Design Institute Co.,LTD. (TJUPDI)

2 / Application Requirements

●The case studies must be educational activities organized by or for cultural/natural heritage sites at a broader level beyond World Heritage. There is no restriction on the types of heritages which are promoted and intangible features are included.

●The case-study proposal should have been implemented in the last five years or be ongoing and have achieved tangible results.

●There is no restriction on advocaters who developed and implemented the education program (local communities and indigenous people) and the target audience or groups the education program is developed for.

● Proposed case studies should be innovative and exemplary in concepts, contents forms or models. Particular attention will be given to the advocaters who design and lead the project and the replicability of the model of the case.

●The working language of AWHEIC is English. The application form is preferred to be submitted in English, and all cases from China must be accompanied by a Chinese version. AWHEIC team will provide necessary filing assistance for cases from special regions.

2025 Global World Heritage Education Innovative Cases

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2024 Global World Heritage Education Innovative Cases

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3 / Assessment Criteria

Key Criteria of AWHEIC is innovation of concepts，approaches and models of heritage education cases，which can be divided into 5 sub-criteria based on SCEIT Model.

●Embracing Science: Exploring new methods or models, by innovatively utilizing modern or traditional science and technology, which lead to better exploration, interpretation and dissemination of heritage values.

●Creativity Inspiring: Exploring new heritage education ideas or approaches in light of local context by creativity, which expand or strengthen innovative interactions between people and heritage.

●Empowering Sustainability: Tap the potential of heritage from different perspectives by innovation, empowering the comprehensively sustainable development of heritage sites.

●Social Inclusion: Innovatively promoting the communication and integration of different social groups, which leads to the inclusive development of local communities.

●Transboundary Cooperation: Exploring innovative mechanism and models of transboundary cooperation at local, regional or international level, enhancing the synergy of different parties related to heritage.

Group photo of the 2025 Side Event on Future-Oriented World Heritage Education

(UNESCO Headquarters, Paris)

 

4 / Reward

● International Certificate

Honorary Certificate Jointly Issued by International Professional Institutions (WHITR-AP, ICUA, WFUCA)

2024 Hangzhou World Heritage X Innovators Conference

 

● International Promotion

A. The selected outstanding case awardees will have the opportunity to be invited to participate in the World Heritage Education Theme Side Event at the 48th World Heritage General Assembly and share internationally (arrangements to be made), and we will provide some financial support to participants from underdeveloped regions.

B. The selected outstanding case awardees will be invited to participate in the World Heritage Creativity & Innovation 2025 Conference  (arrangements to be confirmed) and share their case studies, with the organizers providing some financial support to the winners from less developed regions.

2024 WH Creative & Innovator Forum in Hangzhou,China

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Review of 2023 World Heritage Creative x Innovator Forum

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International Cooperation

A. Join the strong network of AWHEIC and enjoy resource support such as funding, professionals, information, international conferences, etc., and receive certain project incubation support.

B. Have the opportunity to be recommended to participate in relevant international exchange activities.

Global Network

 

Publication

A. The winniers will be displayed on the websites of the host institutions, WHITR-AP, ICUA and the repositories of relevant international institutions.

B. The winners will be published in journals and brochures of international institutions.

Collections of World Heritage Education Innovative Cases

 

5 / Application Process

Note:  Video communication and case collection will be conducted simultaneously. Please submit your applications as early as possible to avoid delays caused by a high volume of cases near the deadline, which may affect overall efficiency.

6 / Application

1.Basic Requirements: Please complete the application form and authorization letter. For specific requirements and procedural guidance, please refer to the application guide.

2.Download Application Materials: Relevant materials (application guide, application form, authorization letter, past case brochures, etc.) can be downloaded from our official website.

Please click the relevant attachment to download.

 1 AWHEIC-zh-申报指南-全球世界遗产教育创新案例

 2 AWHEIC-zh-申报表-全球世界遗产教育创新案例奖

 3 AWHEIC-zh-授权书-全球世界遗产教育创新案例奖

 1 AWHEIC-en-Application Guideline

 2 AWHEIC-en-English Application Form

 3 AWHEIC-en-Declaration Letter

 2022“全球世界遗产教育创新案例” 宣传册

 2024“全球世界遗产教育创新案例” 宣传册

3.Submit Application Materials:

E-mail address: 44whc@whitrap.com

E-mail Subject title: Country + City + Case Title

Please also send a backup to:

creativeheritage@163.com

(Please ensure all documents are sent to the above email address before April 30, 2026.)

Group photo of the project "Changing Roles: Heritage Conservation Volunteer Action in Bangladesh" 

(Image source: Authorized by case applicant, Lalbagh Fort)

Group photo of the project "Heritage Youth Narrate: Youth Narrating Chinese Experiences in Heritage Conservation" 

(Image source: Authorized by case applicant)

7 / Expert Team

● Expert Committee

● Jury Members

8 / Contacts

44whc@whitrap.com

Tel:  +86-021-65987687-8020

WHITRAP website:  https://www.whitr-ap.org/

ICUA website:  https://www.icuadx.com/

 

Contributed by Xin LI

Edited by YongXi XU (Intern)  Jinran DUAN (Intern) 

Edited by Zhen LIU

Reviewed by Yong SHAO