Advisory Bodies
Legal & Organizations
Advisory Bodies
Legal & OrganizationsExpert organizations that provide advice and evaluations for international heritage frameworks, notably in the World Heritage system. The three formal Advisory Bodies to the World Heritage Committee are: ICOMOS (for cultural heritage), IUCN (for natural heritage), and ICCROM (for training and conservation). They review site nominations, monitor conservation status, and offer technical expertise to help guide decisions and uphold standards.
Source: UNESCO, Hague Convention, UNIDROIT, ICOM
IUCN
Legal & Organizations
IUCN
Legal & OrganizationsIUCN relates to the legal, institutional, or policy frameworks that govern heritage protection and emergency action. It clarifies responsibilities, permissible actions, and cooperation across jurisdictions and organizations.
Source: UNESCO, Hague Convention, UNIDROIT, ICOM
IUCN
Legal & Organizations
IUCN
Legal & OrganizationsThe International Union for Conservation of Nature, an international organization that focuses on nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. In heritage terms, IUCN serves as the Advisory Body evaluating and monitoring natural and mixed (natural-cultural) World Heritage Sites. It brings expertise on biodiversity, geology, and ecosystem management to ensure that natural heritage is preserved alongside cultural heritage.
Source: UNESCO, Hague Convention, UNIDROIT, ICOM
