More About The Watch
The World Monuments Watch program is our primary tool for heritage advocacy and capacity building.
The Watch list, issued every two years, brings international attention to sites at risk or that represent current preservation issues.
Sites listed on the Watch span the ages from ancient archaeological remains to 20th-century structures. They run the gamut from individual residential buildings to cultural landscapes and historic cities.
Each site listed on the Watch was nominated by a group or individual concerned with its preservation, management, and significance. The open nomination process has brought many sites to our attention that we might not have learned about otherwise. It also serves as a vehicle for requesting WMF assistance for select projects.
By raising public awareness about heritage needs and concerns, the Watch program inspires local involvement and institutional investment, which in turn engages support and advances innovation and collaboration.
As our flagship advocacy program, the Watch is emblematic of our commitment to inspiring stewardship, forging partnerships, and leading conservation.
The 2010 Watch list was announced October 6, 2009.
