Local to Global

Local to Global is a flagship programme by the UK National Commission for UNESCO, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, that strengthens and connects UNESCO Designated Sites across the UK.

By connecting local heritage to global goals, Local to Global demonstrates the power of UNESCO sites to inspire change, test new approaches, and amplify their impact. This evolving network empowers UK communities to preserve their unique heritage while contributing to a more sustainable and inclusive future.

Key Information

Funding:
£500,000 (Phase 1 and Phase 2)
Project Funding Source:
The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Project Leads:
Nushin Hussain (Project Implementation Manager), Matt Rabagliati (UKNC Lead)

The programme has two phases: the first phase (2023-24) focused on building resilience across UNESCO sites, whilst the second phase (2025-26) evolves towards creating an adaptive network that responds to national and international changes.

Key Funder
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Project Announcements

12 May 2025
CLOSED: Contract opportunity: Measuring the Value of Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships in the UK’s UNESCO Sites

CLOSED:

24 February 2025
Major lottery grant award to strengthen the network of UNESCO Sites in the UK

The UK National Commission for UNESCO has received a further £250,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, to expand and evolve our innovative Local to Global programme.

12 May 2025
CLOSED: Contract opportunity: Measuring the Value of Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships in the UK’s UNESCO Sites

CLOSED:

24 February 2025
Major lottery grant award to strengthen the network of UNESCO Sites in the UK

The UK National Commission for UNESCO has received a further £250,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, to expand and evolve our innovative Local to Global programme.

UKNC Team Members

Nushin Hussain
Programme Implementation Manager - Local to Global 2.0

Nushin is responsible for leading the delivery of UKNC's Local to Global Programme. Local to Global aims to build a more resilient and adaptive network of UNESCO-designated sites and ensure that UK society continues to feel the benefits of UNESCO Membership

Matthew Rabagliati
Head of Policy, Research and Communications

Matt supports the UKNC’s policy, communications, and research.

Nushin Hussain
Programme Implementation Manager - Local to Global 2.0

Nushin is responsible for leading the delivery of UKNC's Local to Global Programme. Local to Global aims to build a more resilient and adaptive network of UNESCO-designated sites and ensure that UK society continues to feel the benefits of UNESCO Membership

Matthew Rabagliati
Head of Policy, Research and Communications

Matt supports the UKNC’s policy, communications, and research.

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This website was produced by the UK National Commission for UNESCO as part of its Local to Global programme, made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players.