Maailmanperintökomitean

Maailmanperintökomitea, known in English as the World Heritage Committee, is the governing body of the World Heritage Convention. It is composed of representatives from the 194 State Parties to the Convention. The Committee meets annually to review nominations of new sites to the World Heritage List and to assess the state of conservation of existing World Heritage sites.

The primary function of the World Heritage Committee is to inscribe sites on the World Heritage List, which recognizes places of outstanding universal value. It also determines which sites inscribed on the World Heritage List should be placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger. This list highlights sites facing serious threats that could jeopardize their outstanding universal value, encouraging remedial action.

The Committee also approves the World Heritage Fund and allocates resources for technical assistance and international aid to countries that need it. It is responsible for setting the overall policy and strategic direction for the World Heritage program. The Committee's decisions are made by consensus. Its meetings are preparatory to the General Assembly of States Parties to the Convention. The Committee elects its Bureau, which includes a Chairperson, four Vice-Chairpersons, and a Rapporteur, to assist in its work between sessions.