This session is part of the IUCN World Heritage Week.
It will provide a general overview of IUCN's role as Advisory Body under the World Heritage Convention. IUCN is the named advisor on nature to the World Heritage Committee, and in this capacity IUCN evaluates nominations of new sites, monitors the conservation status of existing sites, builds capacity, and provides technical and policy advice to UNESCO, countries, and the World Heritage Committee. The session will also introduce the World Heritage Team, including the WCPA Vice-Chair for World Heritage.
The session will be conducted in English with French and Spanish interpretation.
Speakers:
Tim BADMAN, Director World Heritage
Alfred DEGEMMIS, WCPA Thematic Vice-Chair, World Heritage
Mizuki MURAI, Senior Programme Coordinator, World Heritage