In addition to the training workshops, the IHM offers online training modules regarding different services provided. When a team wants further training but does not necessarily need a workshop for it, Online Training modules can be the solution - fast and to the point.

As one of the five “C”s of the World Heritage strategic objectives, capacity building involves the strengthening of various capabilities of people who have direct responsibilities for heritage sites. IHM provides capacity building in order to improve the knowledge, abilities and skills of a herit

In order to demonstrate the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of a heritage site, attributes of values must be identified. In attribute mapping, both tangible and intangible attributes are identified and mapped. This forms an essential basis for the nomination process, management plan, and variou

Within the framework of a feasibility study, the IHM advises clients on the selection of cultural and natural heritage themes and concepts for future UNESCO World Heritage recognition. The World Heritage potential is assessed in a Feasibility Study and further options on how to proceed are provid

Integrity and authenticity are essential components of a World Heritage nomination. These are best assessed through examining the state of conservation of a site by conducting a Visual Impact Assessments that point out certain aspects and vulnerabilities of the integrity and authenticity of a sit

Planning and development projects in and around heritage sites can have immense impacts on the values of the site. Heritage Impact Assessments (HIAs) examine impacts such developments have on the values of World Heritage Sites as well as general heritage sites. The IHM offers this assessment incl

Since 2010, State Parties to the World Heritage Convention are offered the opportunity to get advice from the Secretariat and the Advisory Bodies prior to starting the long and resource intensive process of preparing a nomination file in order to evaluate whether it is practical to go forward wit

It is essential for the successful management of a (World) heritage site that appropriate protection measures can be established sustainably and that the respective management teams are adequately informed and confident about taking the necessary measures. This is why IHM, in addition to giving d

Naturally, IHM also supports its clients in the development of strategic plans for heritage sites, in the design of effective management processes and in the development or revision of management plans outside of nomination initiatives. In the framework of such development processes, but also in

Writing a high-quality Comparative Analysis can be time-consuming and costly, as it includes intensive desk research as well as field studies on a national and international scale. With many years of experience in preparing World Heritage nominations, IHM has a broad knowledge of heritage sites a

Nominations of heritage expressions, particularly in the context of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, have become increasingly complex as the requirements are continuously adjusted. Knowing that the preparation of nomination dossiers can be overwhelming, IHM offers its extensive expertise in

A World Heritage initiative can only be successfully brought forward if it is also backed on a local, regional and national level. In this context, IHM offers its support not only in the preparation of Tentative List entries but also in the communication with different stakeholders, such as citiz