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SUMMARY:FROM FEAR TO RESILIENCE: STORYTELLING OF COVID-19 IN SOUTHEAST ASIA  Call for Photo\, Short Video and Art Essays by SEA Junction and Partners
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThese days we are inundated with photos of deaths\, ICUs and suffering\, creating fear as an incentive to keep us all at home. No matter how well-meaning\, this narrative of COVID-19 remains one-sided and may have many unwanted consequences. We know from the HIV epidemic that fear only changes behavior in the short term and it may cause traumas and prejudices that make it more difficult to learn to live with the virus. This narrative also leads to seeing the ‘other’ as the ‘enemy’ who can potentially infect us\, triggering unnecessary stigma and discrimination that hampers the efforts to control the pandemic. More needs to be done to raise understanding of the rationale of preventive measures and to provide the social and economic means to enable people to apply those. \nLiving through a pandemic with unforeseen reality and unending uncertainties for over a year has created an epidemic of fear. As a consequence\, there have been stigmatization and blaming to infected people\, especially vulnerable population. With the current surges in COVID-19 infection across Southeast Asia\, the fear of contracting the disease remains and is even escalated when the vaccine is in shortage and not accessible to many. They are nervous of not getting timely vaccinated\, not to mention the concern on vaccine’s safety and efficacy. The fear also extends beyond contraction and manifests in socio-economic stress as a result of the pandemic impacts. In particular\, the poor and disadvantaged groups have been hardest hit with a deepening of poverty since the existing inequalities have been exacerbated. \nSEA Junction invites all to make an effort to collectively provide a different visual story of the pandemic in Southeast Asia that shows strength and hope. We believe in the importance of reducing fear and promote informed policy and public discussion with more accurate reporting of the epidemiological realities of COVID-19. We need to show that COVID-19 is also a tale of survival\, resilience and solidarity. \nWe are calling for short stories in the form of photo essays\, short documentaries and illustrated art essays in any language of the region (to be later translated into English) or in English. We will then select\, curate and showcase them in a special section on our online platform and on our social media. We will be also looking for other partners interested in broadcasting these works of resilience. When the COVID-19 situation ease\, we will use the selected visual storytelling works to organize a 2-week long exhibition at BACC. \nPossible topics include but not limited to: \n\ncultural rituals and faith to counter our anxiety;\nexperiences of quarantine (at home or at reserved locations) and survival;\npeople that continue to work in essential services;\nlaborers and migrant workers that keep the economy running by continuing to work in construction\, agriculture\, fishing\, etc.;\nrural and urban community organizing to control the pandemic and provide support to the needy;\ninnovation and adaptation of technology in resource poor settings;\nstrategic intervention to enhance people survival beyond relief;\nand people that fight for social protection and for upholding of privacy and other human rights amidst this pandemic.\n\nNeedless to say\, ethical and safety principles need to be respected in the production of the stories\, and compliance of preventive measures is a must at any time. \nPlease submit approximately 15 photos and/or videos along with short essay to  southeastasiajunction@gmail.com. The call remains open without specific deadline. We welcome all the entries and also other interested partners to join this call. \nOrganizers \nSEA Junction \nSEA Junction\, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA)\, aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions- from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 408 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK\, BTS National Stadium)\, SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students\, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information see www.seajunction.org\, join the Facebook group:  http://www.facebook.com/groups/1693058870976440/ and follow us on twitter and Instagram @seajunction \nWith support of: \nChina Medical Board  \nThe Rockefeller-endowed China Medical Board (CMB)\, an independent American foundation started in 1914\, aims to advance health in China and neighbouring Asian countries through strengthening medical\, nursing and public health research and education. See further chinamedicalboard.org \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/from-fear-to-resilience-lets-change-the-narrative-of-covid19-in-southeast-asia/
LOCATION:SEA Junction\, Room 408\, BACC\, 939 Rama 1 Rd\, Pathum Wan\, Khet Pathum Wan\, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330 Bangkok\, Thailand\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Special Initiatives
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SUMMARY:The Mekong is Blue and Dried: Visual Storytelling of the Mekong River’s Environmental Degradation Open Call for Photo & Art Essays
DESCRIPTION: \nThe Mekong River is the most diverse in fresh water fishery in the world with the greatest biodiversity after the Amazon. It originates in the Tibetan plateau and flows through mainland Southeast Asia before emptying in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta into the South China sea. The Mekong feeds more than 60 million people who live along its entire route. Among them there are indigenous communities that depend on the Mekong for their natural resource-based livelihoods and as a source of income. Their way of life is today threatened by the ongoing dam-building race since the first dam was built on the Mekong mainstream 20 years ago. \nToday\, eleven dams are planned for the lower mainstream Mekong\, and 300 more are in the waiting on feeder waterways. Cumulative impacts have been felt by the riparian communities living downstream. The first lower Mekong dam Xayaburi in Laos operated for a test run in July 2019 exacerbated the drought in the region. The Mekong water level is at its lowest in 50 years. The second dam on the lower Mekong in Laos (Don Sa Hong) was built against concerns regarding its blocking major channels of migratory fishes to spawn upstream and in the Mekong’s tributary rivers. In particular\, it affects the migration of endangered Irrawaddy dolphins living close to the Laotian-Cambodian border where the dam is also located. \nAdding to the multiple impacts of dams\, the collapse of Xe Pian-Xe Namnoy saddle dams on Xe Kong River which is a tributary of the Mekong River in Southern Laos\, killed at least 40 people and displaced more than 4\,500 people. This was a dark reminder of the threats dams pose on people’s lives and the lack of accountability of multinational corporations. \nThe combination of upstream and downstream dams’ operations has blocked the natural rich nutrients and sediments and the water flow. In late 2019\, the Mekong turned into rare blue color instead of its usual brown. The blue color of the Mekong reflects “dead” for aquatic animals\, other animals that dwell in the Mekong riverbank and millions of people who depend for their livelihood on the biodiversity of the River. \nNetworks of environmental experts\, civil society\, media and academia tireless continue to advocate for environmentally and socially friendly measures for the Mekong River.  They raise questions about the need of such dams in view of other forms of green energy such as solar power\, the extenuating risks associated with hydropower construction\, and the devastating social and economic effects on local populations. \nThis initiative launched by SEA Junction with the support of the Samdhana Institute on 15 June 2020 for a period of three months\, aims to contribute to these ongoing efforts through the creative use of visual documentation and art. We are pleased that the Mekong Environment Forum has offered to partner with us on this and help with promoting the initiative and sharing relevant material. We hope other organizations will also join our effort. \n“The Mekong River is Blue and Dried” initiative calls all those interested and particularly photographers\, artists and organizations working with communities in the Greater Mekong Region (GMS) to share their visual stories. The photos and art works accompanied by a short essay should reflect on four main themes: \n\nEnvironmental degradation of the Mekong river.\nDestruction caused by dams and development interventions affecting the river\nImpacts on people and communities depending on the Mekong River for their lives and livelihoods.\nStories of advocacy and how networks and civil groups advocate and try to limit environmental and social damage (“history of opposition”).\n\nThe short essay can be written in English or in any of the Mekong languages (to be later translated into English) \nIf you have a story or an idea to contribute to this initiative just contact us at southeastasiajunction@gmail.com or with our Instagram and twitter @seajunction or facebook @sea-junction. \nLooking forward to collaborating with all of you for a healthier Mekong! \n  \nOrganizers:  \nSEA Junction\nSEA Junction\, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA)\, aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions\, from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 408 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK\, BTS National Stadium)\, SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students\, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information see www.seajunction.org\, join the Facebook group:  http://www.facebook.com/groups/1693058870976440/ and follow us on twitter and Instagram @seajunction \nThe Samdhana Institute\nSamdhana\, in Sanskrit\, means healing\, uniting\, peacemaking. It was formed in 2003 by a group of individuals\, conservationists\, development practitioners\, constituting the first Samdhana Fellows; moved by the same commitment of ‘giving back’ what they know to the next generation; and bringing together skills\, knowledge\, experiences\, networks\, colleagues and friends; delivering maturity\, strength and sustainability. For more info see www.samdhana.org \n  \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/the-mekong-is-blue-and-dried-visual-storytelling-of-the-mekong-rivers-environmental-degradation-open-call-for-photo-art-essays/
LOCATION:SEA Junction\, Room 408\, BACC\, 939 Rama 1 Rd\, Pathum Wan\, Khet Pathum Wan\, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330 Bangkok\, Thailand\, Bangkok\, Thailand
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SUMMARY:Call for Abstracts: “New research in international development\, human rights\, and international relations at a time of disruption”
DESCRIPTION:International virtual conference on \n“New research in international development\, human rights\, and international relations at a time of disruption” \n27 July 2020 \nLearn more at: https://www.maids-chula.org/gradconference2020\nAbstract submission: grad.interconference@gmail.com \nThe challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic since early 2020 has brought widespread harm across societies in Asia and globally. Amidst acts of solidarity\, the pandemic has placed into intense focus the consequences of inequality\, the resilience of social welfare systems\, and the responsibilities of governments as well as society at large. It has also led to a critical scrutiny of the current economic system together with the relationship between people and nature. Thus\, this ‘time of disruption’ has intersected with existing issues in international development\, human rights and international relations. \nThe virtual international conference on “New research in international development\, human rights and international relations at a time of disruption” invites papers both on the underlying issues\, as well the challenge of disruption in the present. Conference themes include: \n– Risk\, Vulnerability and Resilience: Disaster\, Climate\, Ecology and SDGs\n– Mobility: Human\, Resources and Capital\n– Peace and Conflict\, Transformation and Resistance\n– Media\, Information \,Communication and Digital politics\n– Non Traditional Security\n– Governance: Public\, Private and People Partnership\n– Human Rights\n– Gender\, Chauvinism\, Intersectionality\n– Resource grabbing\n– Green politics and green economy\n– Extremism\, Ultra-Nationalism\, Statism\n– Neoliberalism\, Populism\n– Democracy and Authoritarianism\n– International Relations: Trans-boundary and Transnationalism\n– Great\, Declined and Emerging Powers \nTimeline\n– 19 June 2020 Deadline for abstract submission\n– 26 June 2020 Confirmation of abstracts accepted for the conference\n– 17 July 2020 Deadline for submission of full conference papers\n– 27 July 2020 Conference date\n– 31 July 2020 Submission of final conference papers\n– 06 August 2020 Publication of conference e-proceedings \nCo-organized by:\n– MA in International Development Studies (MAIDS)\, Faculty of Political Science\,\nChulalongkorn University \n– Regional Center for Social Science and Sustainable Development (RCSD)\,\nChiang Mai University \n– Master of Political Science in International Relations (MIR)\, Faculty of Political Science\, \n– School of Global Studies (SGS)\,\nThammasat University \n– Master of Arts Program in International Development\, School of Social Innovation\,\nMae Fah Luang University \n– Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies (IHRP)\,\nMahidol University \n  \nSource: https://www.maids-chula.org/gradconference2020?fbclid=IwAR0t5z6tv5JyzIT6IowMYsGJ2GEox5J-FbBMzYaxcAOMWoqoJ3OWVHvXRUU \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/call-for-abstracts-new-research-in-international-development-human-rights-and-international-relations-at-a-time-of-disruption/
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SUMMARY:Rapid Response Research: Call for "Expressions of Interest"
DESCRIPTION:SUMERNET announces a call for Expression of Interest for its rapid response grants. SUMERNET will award three grants in total over the period of its fourth phase under “SUMERNET 4 All” (2018-2023). Funding support will not exceed US$ 42\,000 per research project to be completed within 6-12 months. For this call\, not more than two grants will be awarded in 2020. \nDate of call: 10th June 2020 \nDeadline for application: 31st July 2020 \nOpportunity background\nFourth phase of SUMERNET (SUMERNET 4 All) has the main goal to reduce water insecurity for all in particular for the poor\, marginalized and socially vulnerable groups of women and men in the Mekong Region.\nIn response to the fast-evolving situation of water insecurity across the Mekong countries\, SUMERNET 4 All is launching a rapid response mechanism to fund a rapid research that will provide evidence that directly contributes to ongoing planning or decision-making processes at national or regional levels\, which address challenges being faced and help reduce water insecurities for the poor\, marginalized and socially vulnerable groups of women and men in the Mekong Region.\nThe research priorities of this call are aligned with three research themes below. \n\nwater access\, rights and allocation in times of water insecurity;\ngovernance and management of water-related disaster risks;\ntransboundary interactions with water systems.\n\nExpedited timelines apply throughout process to ensure delivery meets rapid response need. It is expected that contracting and start-up of successful project is equally expedited. Research project leader and team members are required to treat the award(s) arising from the call with utmost urgency. \nDetails of this call\nThe format of applications is based on a shortened version of the well-established SUMERNET 4 All collaborative research funding instrument. We emphasize that applications with involvement of policy makers and planners\, and practitioners and marginalized women and men are particularly welcome\, as are those lead or co-lead by women. \nSuccessful application will have to fulfil following aspects:  \n\nAddressing current challenges on water insecurity significantly important for the Mekong Region\, in line with at least one of research themes of SUMERNET 4 All. \nDirectly contributing to ongoing planning or decision-making processes at national or regional levels to help reduce water insecurities for the poor\, marginalized and socially vulnerable groups of women and men in the Mekong Region.\nRapid response research covers whole of  the Mekong region or at least two countries at the study area.\nA multidisciplinary research approach that includes gender and social equality\, human rights\, conflict sensitivity\, and governance and poverty reduction as key targets.\nEngagement with a diverse group of team members in the project that represent diverse genders\, ages\, races and are at different stages in their research career is an advantage\, specifically if the project has a female lead.\nEnd beneficiaries of this rapid response research are the marginalized and most vulnerable groups in the Mekong Region. \nLead agency and Team Leader have extensive experience and proven capacity to manage the grant that engage with interdisciplinary experts in water sector for the Mekong Region. \nProject team has proven experience and expertise to carry out proposed rapid research.\nProviding letter of support or request from target user(s) of future research findings to certify that there is real need for this research while not compulsory will certainly be an advantage.   \n\nOutputs and requirements\n\nOne English manuscript for submission to an international journal \nAt least one public product (e.g. blog\, video\, Op-Ed\, etc)\, with at least one product involving marginalized and vulnerable communities\nOne project report or other appropriate product including research findings and recommendations\, which will directly use to inform ongoing planning or decision-making processes as earlier identified\nOne policy engagement event  \nAll activities and outputs must be completed within a period of 6-12 months \n\nWho can apply?\nLead Applicant (LA) needs to demonstrate that she/he has the skills\, knowledge and supports necessary to direct the proposed research and to be actively engaged in carrying the research through its completion. The LA will need to show appropriate evidence of expertise and experience matched to the nature and context of research project. LA must be formal SUMERNET network member.  (You can apply to be SUMERNET network member if you have not registered as network member yet using this link). If lead organization has experience in receiving the grant(s) from SUMERNET programme or other programmes of SEI\, the application would be advantaged. \nProject team members could be the experts from SUMERNET or other networks.  \nHow to apply?\nThe Expression of Interest (EoI) form (available as attachment below) must be completed to ensure eligibility. Reference is made in the form to SUMERNET website where information on the programme’s goal\, objectives and priority themes\, as well as operating approach\, boundary partners\, capacity development etc is made. Please refer to this when submitting the EoI. \nAll applications must submit an Expression of Interest and supporting documents using the SUMERNET online submission platform at: https://sei.submittable.com/submit/168010/sumernet-4-all-rapid-response-research-call-for-eoi.   \nDocuments to be prepared for online submission \n\nCompleted Expression of Interest form\nCV of Project Leader\nCV of Project team members\nAnnexes of activities\, outputs and budget (templates available)\nLetter of research or support from target users of this research findings\n\n  \nSource: https://www.sumernet.org/blog/sumernet-for-all-rapid-reponse-research-call-for-expressions-of-interest \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/rapid-response-research-call-for-expressions-of-interest/
LOCATION:Mekong Region
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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SUMMARY:2020 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation
DESCRIPTION:UNESCO introduces new recognition for the contribution of cultural heritage to sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region. \nDeadline\nThe deadline for the receipt of materials is 31 July 2020. \nSubmissions are now being accepted for the 2020 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. \nIn the upcoming cycle\, UNESCO introduces the “Special Recognition for Sustainable Development” and an updated set of Awards criteria to acknowledge more prominently the role and contribution of cultural heritage to sustainable development within the broader framework of Agenda 2030. \nThe UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation recognizes exemplary efforts by individuals and organizations to restore or conserve structures\, places and properties of heritage value in the region. It encourages other property owners to undertake conservation projects within their communities\, either independently or by seeking public-private partnerships. \nSince 2000\, the Awards have recognized 249 winners from 22 countries for their thorough understanding of the places\, sound technical achievements\, and significant social and policy impacts at the local\, national and regional levels. By recognizing these practices\, the Awards have contributed to meaningful achievements in changing the conversation about what constitutes cultural heritage\, who has a stake in its stewardship\, and how cultural heritage can contribute to the sustainable well-being of cities\, societies and the environment. \nIn 2019\, UNESCO celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Awards programme through a regional event involving the conservation community in the Asia-Pacific region\, including past winners\, Jury members\, heritage practitioners\, academics\, local governments and stakeholders. The event reflected on the Awards programme’s 20 years of experience and provided an opportunity for the conservation community and wider public to envision the future together with a shared responsibility for cultural heritage conservation. It was agreed during this event the importance of addressing the future issues facing heritage and sustainability\, particularly with connection to the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda. \nAward Categories\nWinners will be announced in November 2020 in the following levels of achievement: Award of Excellence\, Award of Distinction\, Award of Merit \, Award for New Design in Heritage Contexts and Special Recognition for Sustainable Development. \nThe Award of Excellence is the highest recognition presented to projects that display exceptional achievement in all criteria and has major catalytic impact at the national or regional level. The Award of Distinction is given to projects that demonstrate outstanding achievement in all criteria and has a significant impact at the national or regional level\, while the Award of Merit recognizes projects that demonstrate superior achievement in all criteria. \nThe Award for New Design in Heritage Contexts is given to newly built projects that demonstrate outstanding design that is well integrated into historic contexts. Submissions of completed new architecture and designs that enrich the existing heritage setting are encouraged. Building annexes\, as well as new extensions\, new buildings\, new public spaces and new structures\, such as bridges\, are all eligible for consideration. \nThe Special Recognition for Sustainable Development is being introduced in the 2020 Awards cycle to recognize projects that demonstrate noteworthy achievement in the Awards criteria and have a significant impact in contributing to sustainable development. Projects that are submitted to either the conservation or the New Design category of the Awards programme are eligible for receiving this recognition. \nEligibility Criteria\nEligible projects must have been completed within the last 10 years. Houses\, commercial and institutional buildings\, historic towns and villages\, archaeological sites and cultural landscapes\, for example\, are all suitable for entry. Projects must demonstrate private sector involvement\, per the Awards regulations. \nHow to Apply\nEntries for the 2020 Awards programme are required to submit the entry form online before deadline. In addition\, the project dossier with supporting documentations including a description of the project in the official format\, and drawings and photographs in hard and soft copy formats should be posted to UNESCO Bangkok by mail\, postmarked no later than 31 July 2020. \nTo Apply for the 2020 Awards and for relevant resources\, please visit: http://bangkok.unesco.org/content/apply-awards   \nIn 2019\, 57 projects from eight countries across the Asia-Pacific region were submitted for awards consideration\, with 16 projects from five countries recognized with Awards. The 2019 Award of Excellence was given to Tai Kwun – Centre for Heritage and Arts in Hong Kong SAR\, China. The Awards for New Design in Heritage Contexts went to Joan Sutherland Theatre Passageway and Lift at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney\, Australia; the Dry Pit Latrine in Jiaxian Ancient Jujube Garden of Nihegou Village\, Shaanxi\, China; and The Mills in Hong Kong SAR\, China. \nFor further details on previous winners\, please visit:\nhttp://bangkok.unesco.org/content/winning-projects \nFor more information on project submissions\, please contact:\nCulture Unit\, UNESCO Bangkok\nTel: (66 2) 391-0577 Ext. 511 / Fax: (66 2) 391-0866\nEmail: heritageawards@unesco.org \nFor media inquiries\, please contact:\nEmail: pio.bangkok@unesco.org \nSource: https://aseanop.com/2020-unesco-asia-pacific-awards-for-cultural-heritage-conservation/ \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/2020-unesco-asia-pacific-awards-for-cultural-heritage-conservation/
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SUMMARY:2020 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards : Cultural Heritage Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Throughout Asia and the Pacific\, cultural heritage sites are under threat. As heritage buildings and properties are largely in private ownership\, the role of private individuals and institutions in protecting these vulnerable sites is paramount. Recognizing this\, UNESCO seeks to encourage private sector involvement and public-private collaboration in conserving the region’s cultural heritage for the benefit of current and future generations. \nSince 2000\, UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation have been recognizing the achievement of the private sector and public-private initiatives in successfully conserving or restoring structures\, places and properties of heritage value in the region. There are two categories for recognition\, of which are the Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation category and the Awards for New Design in Heritage Contexts category. \nAward Categories\nWinners will be announced in November 2020 in the following levels of achievement: Award of Excellence\, Award of Distinction\, Award of Merit\, Award for New Design in Heritage Contexts and Special Recognition for Sustainable Development. \nThe Award of Excellence is the highest recognition presented to projects that display exceptional achievement in all criteria and has major catalytic impact at the national or regional level. The Award of Distinction is given to projects that demonstrate outstanding achievement in all criteria and has a significant impact at the national or regional level\, while the Award of Merit recognizes projects that demonstrate superior achievement in all criteria. \nThe Award for New Design in Heritage Contexts is given to newly built projects that demonstrate outstanding design that is well integrated into historic contexts. Submissions of completed new architecture and designs that enrich the existing heritage setting are encouraged. Building annexes\, as well as new extensions\, new buildings\, new public spaces and new structures\, such as bridges\, are all eligible for consideration. \nThe Special Recognition for Sustainable Development is being introduced in the 2020 Awards cycle to recognize projects that demonstrate noteworthy achievement in the Awards criteria and have a significant impact in contributing to sustainable development. Projects that are submitted to either the conservation or the New Design category of the Awards programme are eligible for receiving this recognition. \nEligibility  \nPeople from Asia and the Pacific region \nApplication \nPlease see application process at http://bangkok.unesco.org/content/apply-awards\nAny issues about project submissions\, please contact: heritageawards@unesco.org\nAny issues about media inquiries\, please contact: pio.bangkok@unesco.org \n  \nSource : https://bangkok.unesco.org/th/content/call-entries-2020-unesco-asia-pacific-awards-cultural-heritage-conservation \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/2020-unesco-asia-pacific-awards-cultural-heritage-conservation/
LOCATION:Asia and the Pacific region
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