World Heritage Policy Compedinium

Description of the programme / policy

The “World Heritage Policy Compendium” is a comprehensive document that provides guidelines and policies related to the implementation of the World Heritage Convention. The World Heritage Convention is an international treaty adopted by UNESCO in 1972 to identify and protect cultural and natural heritage sites of outstanding universal value. The Convention aims to preserve these sites for future generations and promote international cooperation in their preservation and management.

Main objective of the programme/policy

1. Provide Comprehensive Guidance: The main objective of the World Heritage Policy Compendium is to provide comprehensive guidance and a centralized resource for the effective management and conservation of World Heritage properties. It serves as a reference tool for countries, site managers, and stakeholders involved in the protection of these sites.
2. Promote Consistency: The Compendium aims to promote consistency in the application of the World Heritage Convention across different regions and countries. It ensures that all parties involved understand and follow common principles and standards.
3. Enhance Preservation: The document is designed to enhance the preservation of cultural and natural heritage sites of outstanding universal value. It offers guidelines and policies to help safeguard the integrity and authenticity of these sites for future generations.

Specific objective of the programme/policy

The specific objectives of the Compendium are designed to support the overall goal of safeguarding and conserving cultural and natural heritage of outstanding universal value, as outlined in the World Heritage Convention.