World heritage center

The World Heritage Centre is the part of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) that is responsible for the World Heritage Convention. The World Heritage Convention is an international treaty that aims to protect cultural and natural heritage around the world.

World Heritage Center UNESCO

The World Heritage Centre is located in Paris, France. It is responsible for the following tasks:

Identifying and listing World Heritage Sites: The World Heritage Centre identifies and lists sites that are considered to be of outstanding universal value. These sites are then inscribed on the World Heritage List.

World Heritage List UNESCO
Monitoring the state of conservation of World Heritage Sites: The World Heritage Centre monitors the state of conservation of World Heritage Sites to ensure that they are not damaged or destroyed.

Providing technical assistance to countries for the protection of World Heritage Sites: The World Heritage Centre provides technical assistance to countries for the protection of World Heritage Sites. This assistance can include training, funding, and advice.

Raising awareness of the importance of World Heritage: The World Heritage Centre raises awareness of the importance of World Heritage through education, outreach, and advocacy.

The World Heritage Centre plays an important role in protecting and preserving cultural and natural heritage around the world. Its work helps to ensure that these sites are conserved for future generations to enjoy.