The World Heritage Convention, 1972
- It uniquely links nature conservation with the preservation of cultural properties.
- It emphasizes the need to maintain a balance between people and nature.
- The Convention defines natural and cultural sites eligible for the World Heritage List, outlining the duties of States Parties in identifying, protecting, and preserving these sites. By ratifying the Convention, countries commit to safeguarding both World Heritage sites and their national heritage
- India will host the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in July at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
- The event, organised by the Archaeological Survey of India, is expected to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Over 2,500 delegates from 195 countries, including State Parties, advisory bodies, senior diplomats, heritage experts, scholars, and researchers, will attend.
- State Parties are countries that have adhered to the World Heritage Convention.
- The World Heritage Committee consists of representatives from 21 State Parties elected by the General Assembly.
Dig Deeper: List various UNESCO World Heritage Sites identified in India
