Cultural heritage enables us to define ourselves and the societies in which we live. Welcome to the UNESCO Chair in International Law and Cultural Heritage, hosted by the University of Technology Sydney. We are an international collaboration of leading researchers and educators focused on understanding and promoting cultural heritage through law, advocacy and education.
The UNESCO Chair in International Law and Cultural Heritage is the co-host and co-coordinator of the UNESCO-UNITWIN Network on Culture in Emergencies.
Combating the Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property in Latin America and the Caribbean
Combating the Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property in Latin America and the Caribbean
Combating Trafficking in Cultural Property in Brazil and Latin America
Combating Trafficking in Cultural Property in Brazil and Latin America
Multilateral efforts to regulate the trade in cultural objects in Oceania
Multilateral efforts to regulate the trade in cultural objects in Oceania
Multilateral efforts to regulate the trade in cultural objects in Asia
Multilateral efforts to regulate the trade in cultural objects in Asia
Sustaining Culture: Legal and Practical Challenges of Climate Change
Sustaining Culture: Legal and Practical Challenges of Climate Change
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A celebration of words and wonder
A celebration of words and wonder
Official presentation of the Oxford Commentary on 1995 UNIDROIT Convention at UNIDROIT Rome
Official presentation of the Oxford Commentary on 1995 UNIDROIT Convention at UNIDROIT Rome
Official presentation of the Oxford Commentary on 1970 UNESCO Convention at UNESCO Paris
Official presentation of the Oxford Commentary on 1970 UNESCO Convention at UNESCO Paris
Archeological Cultural Heritage sites and World Heritage
Archeological Cultural Heritage sites and World Heritage
G20 South Africa 2025 Culture WG Priority 1 consultation
G20 South Africa 2025 Culture WG Priority 1 consultation
UTS respectfully acknowledges that our main campus is located on the Country of the Gadigal. The Gadigal have cared for their community, land and waters for thousands of generations, based on their deep knowledge of their Country. UTS also has facilities on the lands of Bidjigal, Dharug and Gamaygal. We pay our respects to their Ancestors, their Elders and acknowledge their ongoing status as the First Peoples of this land.
The UNESCO Chair supports the implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
