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SIXTH EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE WORLD HERITAGE COMMITTEE
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The United Nations Educations, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) convened an extraordinary session of the World Heritage Committee at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France from 17-22 March 2003 to revise the operational guidelines for the implementation of the World Heritage Convention, as well as determine clear procedures for emergency nominations to, and inscriptions on, the […]
The United Nations Educations, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) convened an extraordinary session of the World Heritage Committee at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France from 17-22 March 2003 to revise the operational guidelines for the implementation of the World Heritage Convention, as well as determine clear procedures for emergency nominations to, and inscriptions on, the World Heritage List, particularly regarding the ‘In Danger’ list.
The World Heritage Convention, which celebrated its 30th Anniversary in November 2002, has been ratified by 175 nations of which 125 have properties on the World Heritage List. More information is available online at: http://portal.unesco.org/