Terms Related to World Heritage

The official name is “Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage,” which was adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO in 1972, and came into effect in 1975. Jap [..]

An intergovernmental panel that was established within UNESCO based on the World Heritage Convention to protect cultural and natural heritage sites of Outstanding Universal Value. It consists of 21 co [..]

The official name is “International Council on Monuments and Sites,” which is an international organization (NGO) that preserves historic monuments and sites in the world, and also serves as an adviso [..]

The official name is “International Committee on Archaeological Heritage Management,” which is one of ICOMOS’s international academic panels that engages in more specialized activities. It does not on [..]

An area for inscription on the World Heritage List. It is necessary to ensure that the property has Outstanding Universal Value, integrity and authenticity.

A safety net for the effective protection of the property that is set by regulating the complementary use and development in areas around the property through legal or conventional measures.

Overall property to be nominated for inscription.

Elements that compose the overall property to be nominated for inscription.

Management plans that illustrate the way to preserve the Outstanding Universal Value of a nominated property to ensure its effective protection at present and in the future.