Heritagekommittén
Heritagekommittén, or the Heritage Committee, is a term used for advisory bodies in some Nordic countries charged with safeguarding cultural heritage and guiding policy on preservation. While not a single continuous organization, Heritagekommittén refers to several mandates created by national or regional authorities to coordinate preservation work across sectors.
The committees typically have a mandate to advise on legislation, conservation standards, and the allocation of
Membership usually includes professionals in archaeology, history, and architecture, legal experts on cultural heritage and property,
Historically, heritage committees emerged in the 20th century as part of the professionalization of conservation and
See also cultural heritage, preservation policy, national heritage authority.