- Conservation of Natural and Cultural Heritage (Shared Legacy, Common Responsibility)
- No. of State Member: 187
- Member: 1978
- No. of Properties: 911 (704, 180, 27)
- Asia : >135 sites (richest)
- Focal Point: Ministry of Education
- Authorities:
- Cultural sites: Dept. of Archeology
- Natural sites: DNPWC
- Categories: Natural, Cultural or Mixed
Criteria of the Properties (Natural): (Be an outstanding examples)
- Major stages of earth history (record of life, significant on-going geological processes in the development of landforms, or significant geomorphic or physiographic features
- On-going ecological and biological processes in the evolution and development of terrestrial, fresh water, coastal and marine ecosystems and communities of plants and animals
- Superlative natural phenomena or areas of exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance
- Important and significant natural habitats for in-situ conservation of biological diversity containing threatened species
Convention Bodies:
- General Assembly
- World Heritage Committee (elected 21 members)
- World Heritage Bureau
- Technical support- IUCN & ICOMOS
Operational Guidelines
- Support for preparatory work and small grants
- Periodic Report (6 years)
- Reactive Monitoring: Kasara & Syngboche airport, Kwande Hotel, Site in Danger
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