World Heritage

Buzzwords

A World Heritage site is a landmark or area which is selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance, and is legally protected by international treaties.

Recommended Listening
The future of heritage – Has the high value of a World Heritage listing compromised the original idealistic goals of UNESCO?

Headlines
‘World Heritage’ site selection is Eurocentric – and that shapes which historic places get love and money – The Conversation

Wikipedia
World Heritage site

2019

43rd Session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee #43whc

Disappearing World Heritage Glaciers as a Keystone of Nature Conservation in a Changing Climate

Planeta.com

Outstanding Universal Value

Parks

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Heritage

International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)

World Heritage Day