maailmanperintökomitea

Maailmanperintökomitea, or the World Heritage Committee in English, is a body of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Its primary function is to inscribe sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List, which recognizes and protects cultural and natural heritage of outstanding universal value. The committee is composed of representatives from the States Parties to the World Heritage Convention.

The committee meets annually to review nominations of new sites, assess the state of conservation of existing World Heritage sites, and decide on the allocation of funds from the World Heritage Fund. Decisions are made by consensus or by a two-thirds majority vote. In addition to inscription and conservation, the committee also plays a role in developing UNESCO's World Heritage policies and guidelines.

The selection process for World Heritage sites is rigorous, requiring sites to meet specific criteria of outstanding universal value and to have an adequate system of protection and management. The committee's work aims to promote international cooperation in the conservation of cultural and natural heritage for present and future generations. It is a crucial element in the global effort to safeguard irreplaceable treasures.