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.

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Funding:
£500,000 (Phase 1 and Phase 2)
Project Funding Source:
The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Project Leads:
Liam Smyth (Programme Lead), Nushin Hussain (Project Coodinator), 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.

Local to Global Programme Phases

Local to Global Phase 1 (2023-24): Building a resilient UNESCO network in the UKChevron-right

Local to Global Phase 2 (2025-26): From a resilient to adaptive networkChevron-right

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UKNC Team Members

Liam Smyth
Programme Lead, Local to Global

Liam is responsible for leading the fundraising, research, development, and delivery of UKNC's strategic investment programme, Local to Global. 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.

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Matthew Rabagliati
Head of Policy, Research and Communications

Matt leads the UKNC’s policy, communications, and research. He manages the organisation's Theory of Change and Delivery Framework with the UK Government. He leads the organisation's fundraising, research and business development with the Secretary-General, and the Climate Change and UNESCO Heritage Project and the Local to Global Programme.

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Nushin Hussain
Project Coordinator - Local to Global 2.0

Nushin supports the delivery of the approved purposes of the grant agreement with the National Lottery Heritage Fund by coordinating Local to Global 2.0 events and communications across the national network of natural, cultural, and built heritage sites.

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Liam Smyth
Programme Lead, Local to Global

Liam is responsible for leading the fundraising, research, development, and delivery of UKNC's strategic investment programme, Local to Global. 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.

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Matthew Rabagliati
Head of Policy, Research and Communications

Matt leads the UKNC’s policy, communications, and research. He manages the organisation's Theory of Change and Delivery Framework with the UK Government. He leads the organisation's fundraising, research and business development with the Secretary-General, and the Climate Change and UNESCO Heritage Project and the Local to Global Programme.

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Nushin Hussain
Project Coordinator - Local to Global 2.0

Nushin supports the delivery of the approved purposes of the grant agreement with the National Lottery Heritage Fund by coordinating Local to Global 2.0 events and communications across the national network of natural, cultural, and built heritage sites.

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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.