UNESCO World Heritage Convention

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Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:international_treaties
gptkbp:administered_by gptkb:UNESCO
gptkbp:advocacy advocates for the protection of endangered heritage sites
gptkbp:challenges faces issues like climate change and urban development
gptkbp:collaboration fosters partnerships between countries for heritage protection
works with various stakeholders including governments and NGOs
gptkbp:community_impact influences national policies on heritage preservation
gptkbp:community_involvement encourages local communities to participate in heritage management
gptkbp:conservation_efforts promotes international cooperation for heritage preservation
gptkbp:criteria cultural and natural significance
ten criteria for evaluating sites for inclusion on the World Heritage List
gptkbp:cultural_diversity supports the recognition of diverse cultural expressions
gptkbp:cultural_exchange promotes cultural exchange through heritage tourism
gptkbp:cultural_heritage includes natural features, geological formations, and ecosystems
includes monuments, groups of buildings, and sites
recognizes the importance of cultural practices and expressions
gptkbp:cultural_identity helps preserve cultural identity for future generations
gptkbp:cultural_landscapes recognizes the importance of landscapes shaped by human activity
gptkbp:cultural_practices recognizes the cultural rights of communities and individuals.
gptkbp:educational_programs promotes awareness and education about heritage conservation
gptkbp:environmental_concerns encourages sustainable management of natural resources
gptkbp:focus_area encourages the preservation of heritage in developing countries
gptkbp:funding provides financial assistance for heritage conservation
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Paris,_France
gptkbp:heritage_education supports educational initiatives related to heritage preservation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label UNESCO World Heritage Convention
gptkbp:inscription process for adding sites to the World Heritage List
gptkbp:international_conventions complements other international conventions on cultural and natural heritage
gptkbp:is_adopted_by November 16, 1972
gptkbp:is_monitored_by regular monitoring of the state of conservation of sites
gptkbp:legal_framework provides a legal framework for heritage protection
gptkbp:number_of_state_parties 194
gptkbp:periodic_reporting states must report on the state of conservation of their sites
gptkbp:public_awareness aims to raise public awareness about heritage issues
gptkbp:purpose to identify, protect, and preserve cultural and natural heritage around the world
gptkbp:research supports research on heritage conservation techniques
gptkbp:signatories countries that have ratified the convention
gptkbp:site_management_plans requires effective management plans for listed sites
gptkbp:success many sites have been successfully preserved and restored
gptkbp:sustainability integrates heritage conservation with sustainable development goals
gptkbp:tourism promotes responsible tourism to heritage sites
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site over 1,100 sites listed as of 2021
gptkbp:world_heritage_committee responsible for the implementation of the convention
gptkbp:world_heritage_day April 18, celebrated to promote heritage awareness
gptkbp:world_heritage_list list of sites recognized for their cultural or natural importance
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:United_Nations
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3