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The Convention defines the kind of natural or cultural sites which can be considered for inscription on the World Heritage List. |
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The Convention sets out the duties of States Parties to identify potential sites and their roles in the protection and preservation of them. By signing the Convention, each country pledges to conserve not only the World Heritage sites situated on its territory, but also its national heritage. The States Parties are encouraged to integrate the protection of the cultural and natural heritage into regional planning programmes, set up staff and services at their sites, undertake scientific and technical conservation researches, and adopt measures which give this heritage a function in the day-to-day life of the community. |
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The Convention explains how the World Heritage Fund is to be used and managed, and under what conditions international financial assistance may be provided. |
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The Convention stipulates the obligation of States Parties to report regularly to the World Heritage Committee on the state of conservation of their World Heritage properties. These reports are crucial to the work of the Committee as they enable it to assess the conditions of the sites, decide on specific programme needs and resolve recurrent problems. |
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The Convention encourages States Parties to strengthen the appreciation of the public for World Heritage properties and to enhance their protection through educational and information programmes. |
