Author: UNESCO
Place: Paris
Publisher: UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Year: 2005
Volume: Information ec 8
Pages: 25
Subject: Heritage
Sub-Subject: Heritage Conservation
Keyword: Heritage Conservation
Classification: 720.288
Shelf: C4R4
Accession No: B160
Contents: Heritage: A Gift from the Past to the Future A Brief History The Convention and its Committee The World Heritage Fund The Nomination Process The Global Strategy List of World Heritage in Danger Success Stories Sustainable Tourism Partnerships for Conservation The World Heritage Centre Who’s Who Stay Informed on World Heritage Issues
Abstract: The *World Heritage Information Kit* offers a concise guide to UNESCO’s efforts in preserving cultural and natural heritage worldwide. It introduces the concept of heritage as a legacy, details the history of the World Heritage Convention, the Committee, and the World Heritage Fund. The kit explains how sites are nominated, evaluated, and monitored, including those listed as endangered. It highlights success stories, sustainable tourism practices, and global partnerships for conservation. Key organizations like the World Heritage Centre are introduced, and the importance of public awareness is emphasized. Overall, the kit serves as a vital resource on World Heritage protection and promotion.