The 47th session of the World Heritage Committee came to a close in Paris, France, with the inscription of 26 new cultural and natural properties on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Once again this year, the spotlight was on African heritage, with the inclusion of 4 new sites from the continent and the removal of three others from the List of World Heritage in Danger.
With 196 States Parties, the World Heritage Convention is one of the most universally ratified in the world - proof of its influence and popularity in every corner of the globe. For the new sites inscribed this year, this notoriety comes with a great responsibility: that of keeping alive, protecting and promoting this exceptional heritage.
Audrey AzoulayUNESCO Director-General
The Committee inscribed 26 new properties on UNESCO's World Heritage List and approved the extension of two existing sites on the List, enabling the creation of transboundary natural parks. These heritage properties now benefit from the highest level of protection in the world.
These inscriptions bring the total number of sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List to 1248, in 170 countries.
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