1. The Periodic Reporting Exercise in support of the implementation of the 5Cs Strategic Objectives From National Programmes to a World Heritage Programming approach Anna Sidorenko Focal Point CESEE Europe and North America Unit UNESCO World Heritage Centre Workshop of National Focal Points of Central, South- East and Eastern European Countries Second Cycle of the Periodic Reporting Exercise Tbilisi, Georgia, 14 – 16 November 2012

2. The “5Cs” Strategic Objectives 2002 30 years anniversary of World Heritage Convention 26 th session of World Heritage Committee BUDAPEST DECLARATION The “4 Cs” Strategic Objectives adopted by the Committee http://whc.unesco.org/en/budapestdeclaration 2007 New Zealand’s Proposal for a ‘Fifth C’ – Communities 31th session of the World Heritage Committee The “5th C” Strategic Objectives adopted by the Committee

3. Strengthen the Credibility of the World Heritage List. Ensure the effective Conservation of World Heritage Properties. Promote the development of effective Capacity building in States Parties. Increase public awareness, involvement and support for World Heritage through Communication. Enhance the role of Communities in the implementation of the World Heritage Convention. The “5Cs” Strategic Objectives 1st C2nd C3rd C4th C5th C The five Cs provide a general fundamental framework for the implementation of the World Heritage Convention

4. Future of the Convention 2008 Process of reflection on future of the Convention http://whc.unesco.org/en/futureoftheconvention/ Open-ended Working Group developed overall strategy to guide implementation of Convention 2011 Strategic Action-Plan and Vision based on “the 5 Cs” adopted by 18 th General Assembly of States Parties

5. Strategic Action Plan The Strategic Plan for the Implementation of the Convention 2012-2022 builds on the orientations set by the ‘5C’s’ by identifying World Heritage Goals, Priorities and Actions which will help to achieve these long term strategic objectives.

6. The Periodic Reporting exercise – new opportunities PR should be perceived as an opportunity: –to implement measures towards making the World Heritage List more representative, balanced and credible –to gather Site Managers and national Focal Points –to strenghten regional networks between professional actors within the field –to improve public awareness, involvement and support for World Heritage through communication –to reinforce involvement of local Communities in the implementation of the World Heritage Convention PR should be perceived as a tool: –for sustainable and effective Conservation of World Heritage properties –A preventive monitoring tool –An alarm mechanism –A tool for identification of needs for assistance and capacity-building

7. The Periodic Reporting Exercise Opportunity to strengthen the Credibility of the World Heritage List ”the 1st C ”

8. ”the 1st C”: Key priorities 1994 Global Strategy for a Representative, Balanced and Credible World Heritage List Objectives:  to ensure that the List reflects the world's cultural and natural diversity of Outstanding Universal Value  to encourage countries to become States Parties to the Convention;  to prepare Tentative Lists;  to prepare nominations of properties from categories and regions currently not well-represented on the World Heritage List. http://whc.unesco.org/en/globalstrategy Documents: WHC-12/36.COM/9A “Implementation of the recommendations of the evaluation of the Global Strategy”

9. “the 1st C”: Challenges Credibility –of the List –of the Convention : the credibility of the Convention is first and foremost an irreproachable conservation of inscribed properties, and that the removal (from the World Heritage List) of properties having lost the outstanding universal value for which they had been inscribed, can only increase this credibility. Imbalances within the World Heritage List. Public perception and maximization of the brand value of World Heritage. Current focus on inscription to the detriment of conservation: –List of WH in Danger not understood as a tool of conservation. –WH sites should play a stewardship role as sites of best practice. Governance structures which are not participatory and are overloaded. Financing the implementation of the Convention.

10. “the 1st C”: Requirements The Identification of cultural and natural heritage properties  National inventories of cultural and natural heritage of national significance form the basis for the identification of possible World Heritage properties.  Tentative List -Process of preparation and revision of the Tentative List; -Institution(s) responsible for identifying sites; -Involvement of local authorities and local population in its preparation  Nominations -analysis of the process by which the nominations are prepared; -collaboration and co-operation with local authorities and people; -obstacles and difficulties encountered in that process -benefits and lessons learnt

11. World Heritage List 33 States Parties with no World Heritage Properties

12. Regional Distribution of all World Heritage Properties

13. List of World Heritage in Danger 38 properties in 30 countries

14. 20 States with the most properties inscribed Italy47 Spain44 China43 France38 Germany37 Mexico31 India29 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland28 Russian Federation25 United States of America21 Brazil19 Australia19 Greece17 Japan16 Canada16 Sweden15 Iran (Islamic Republic of)15 Portugal14 Poland13 Czech Republic12

15. “the 1st C” : Measures Re-establish the balance between different categories of sites / Revision of Tentative Lists taking into account the representivity of the sites that are listed at the national, regional and international levels, and the underrepresented categories to which they belong Changes to names, boundary modifications, changes to the existing criteria Need for a better cooperation between the 5 sub-regions to improve the representativity Preparation of nomination of transnational sites to enhance international cooperation

16. ”the 1th C” : Gap Analysis & Thematic Studies States Parties are encouraged to consult the analyses of both the World Heritage List and Tentative Lists prepared at the request of the Committee by ICOMOS and IUCN to identify the gaps in the World Heritage List. These analyses could enable States Parties to compare themes, regions, geo-cultural groupings and bio-geographic provinces for prospective World Heritage properties. http://whc.unesco.org/archive/2004/whc04-28com-13b1e.pdf http://whc.unesco.org/archive/2004/whc04-28com-13b2e.pdf The thematic studies carried out by ICOMOS and IUCN to evaluate proposed World Heritage properties in their regional, global or thematic context should not be confused with the comparative analysis to be prepared by States Parties. ICOMOS: http://www.icomos.org/studies/ IUCN: http://www.iucn.org/themes/wcpa/pubs/Worldheritage.htm

17. “the 1st C” : Revision of the Tentative Lists Operational Guidelines : Chapter II.C Deadline for procedures : preferably 1 year prior to the submission of the any nomination (§65) Tentative List should be re-examined/re-submitted every 10 years Take into account the Global Strategy (OG II B), the Gap Analysis (IUCN 2004; ICOMOS 2004 – 28 COM) and specific thematic studies Cooperate with other countries on specific themes Review results of the Vilm meeting on Tentative Lists for natural heritage in Eastern and SEE Europe (May 2007)

18. COUNTRY NUMBER OF SITES INSCRIBED NUMBER OF CULTURAL SITES ON THE TENTATIVE LIST NUMBER OF NATURAL SITES ON THE TENTATIVE LIST NUMBER OF MIXED SITES ON THE TENTATIVE LIST Czech Republic 12 CL 16 1 Hungary 7 CL (1 TB); 1 NAT 8 21 Poland 12 CL (1 TB); 1 NAT (TB) 4 2 Slovakia 5 CL; 2 NAT (TB) 94 1 Tentative Lists in Central Europe

19. Tentative Lists in Eastern Europe COUNTRY NUMBER OF SITES INSCRIBED NUMBER OF CULTURAL SITES ON THE TENTATIVE LIST NUMBER OF NATURAL SITES ON THE TENTATIVE LIST NUMBER OF MIXED SITES ON THE TENTATIVE LIST Armenia 3 CL 22 Azerbaijan 2 CL 6 4 Belarus 3 CL (1 CL TB) 1 NAT (TB) 10 1 Georgia 3 CL (2 CL in Danger) 11 4 Russian Federation 15 CL (2 TB) 10 NAT (1 TB) 16 73 Ukraine 4 CL (1 TB) 1 NAT (1 TB) 13 13

20. COUNTRY NUMBER OF SITES INSCRIBED NUMBER OF CULTURAL SITES ON THE TENTATIVE LIST NUMBER OF NATURAL SITES ON THE TENTATIVE LIST NUMBER OF MIXED SITES ON THE TENTATIVE LIST Albania2 CL 21 Bosnia & Herzegovina 2 CL 3 14 Bulgaria7 CL; 2 NAT8 5 Croatia6 CL; 1 NAT 132 1 FYROM1 Mixed1 2 Republic of Moldova 1 CL (TB) 2 Montenegro1 CL; 1 NAT4 1 Romania6 CL; 1 NAT 10 4 Serbia 4 CL (1 CL in Danger) 551 Slovenia2 CL (1 TB); 1 NAT 3 Tentative Lists in South-Eastern Europe

21. Other revisions & changes Name changes Operational Guidelines : § 167 Deadline for procedures : 3 months prior to the World Heritage Committee Changes to existing criteria Operational Guidelines : § 166 Deadline for procedures : 1st February for all re-nominations (at best 18 months procedure before Committee approval)

22. “U pstream Process ” to nominations Improvements to the processes and practices prior to consideration by the World Heritage Committee of a nomination Document: WHC-12/36.COM/12C “Progress report on the reflection concerning the upstream processes” ”the 1th C” : Creative approaches in the nomination process

23. The Periodic Reporting Exercise - Opportunity to enhance Conservation - Tool for sustainable and effective Conservation ”the 2nd C ”

24. ”the 2 nd C” : Key Priority Outstanding Universal Value of World Heritage properties, including the conditions of integrity and/or authenticity at the time of inscription, are sustained or enhanced over time This Strategic Objective is of primary importance and must be taken into account in all the activities undertaken in the implementation of the Convention: conservation and modernisation of the legal framework, conservation and socio-economic development, conservation and local community involvement and development of their quality of life, conservation and public awareness, conservation and policies, conservation and regional/international cooperation, conservation and tourism, conservation and professionalism/professional training, etc.

25. All properties inscribed on the World Heritage List must have : - adequate long-term legislative, regulatory, institutional and/or traditional protection and management to ensure their safeguarding; - adequately delineated boundaries for effective protection; - appropriate management plan; - effective management system with common elements which include: a) a thorough shared understanding of the property by all stakeholders; b) a cycle of planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and feedback; c) the monitoring and assessment of the impacts of trends, changes, and of proposed interventions; d) the involvement of partners and stakeholders; e) the allocation of necessary resources; f) capacity-building; g) an accountable, transparent description of how the management system functions ”the 2nd C” : Requirements

26. ”the 2 nd C” : Challenges - The cultural and the natural heritage are increasingly threatened not only by the traditional causes of decay, but also by changing social and economic conditions - Linkage between the conservation, use and sustainable development - Complexity of day-to-day on-site management - Institutional reorganisations, instable governmental structures - Complexity of decision-making and coordination of stakeholders - Lack of clear definition of the legal provision of the management plans on all administrative levels - Lack of clear responsibility for the effective implementation of management plans - Lack of understanding or interpretation of the management plan concept - Lack of institutional memory - Gaps in conservation techniques and skills

27. ”the 2 nd C” : Needs - Political commitment - Strong political will and necessary legal and financial support for World Heritage - Innovative and specific solutions for sustaining living heritage sites - Guidelines for developers - Developing common management approaches by site category

28. ”the 2 nd C” : Measures - Implement appropriate legal, administrative and financial measures necessary for the protection of the WH properties - Adopte new laws and regulations to strengthen heritage protection, or ensure their more systematic application - Establish institutional coordination system, including inter- ministerial and interprofessional mechanism of cooperation - Establish integrated management process for WH properties - Establish and give legal meaning to WH Management Plans - Ensure that Management Plans are recognised in national and local planning laws - Prepare or implement management plans for properties - Secure appropriate governmental funding (through the national budget) - Ensure regular and systematic monitoring of the overall state of conservation of properties - Strengthen the consideration of OUV in development

29. Periodic Reporting (OG, § 199-210): periodic report by State Parties on the implementation of the Convention and the state of conservation of the properties inscribed in their territories driven by State Party Reactive monitoring (OG, § 169-176) reporting by the Secretariat and the Advisory Bodies on the state of conservation of specific properties under threat, to ensure that measures are taken to address these threats - Possibility to inscribe on List of WH in Danger - Possibility to delete properties from WH List driven by WH Committee Monitoring: at the heart of the World Heritage Convention

30. Since 1994, more than 2 000 reports on the state of conservation of World Heritage properties have been prepared and examined by the World Heritage Committee. Besides compiling background information on the property and reviewing information from different sources, these reports highlight the factors affecting the property and its Outstanding Universal Value and propose activities to mitigate the threats. In some cases, they also include a set of corrective measures and a timeframe for their implementation. ”the 2 nd C” : Reactive Monitoring

31. Evolution of the number of state of conservation reports from 2004 to 2012

32. Trends

33. 1.Paragraph 172 of the Operational Guidelines: “States Parties to inform the Committee, via the World Heritage Centre, of intention to undertake major restorations or new constructions…before making decisions that would be difficult to reverse.” 2. Information received through networks of the Advisory Bodies or UNESCO World Heritage Centre and UNESCO Field Offices 3. Missions by UNESCO/ World Heritage Centre and Advisory Bodies (IUCN, ICOMOS, ICCROM) 4. Other sources of information including specialized NGOs, individuals, press, other States Parties etc How do sites get on to the reactive monitoring process?

34. Information received by the World Heritage Centre or Advisory Bodies; Comments requested from the State Party (OG, § 174) and review by the Advisory Bodies (OG, § 175) Based on comments from State Party and other information, WHC and Advisory Bodies decide whether a case requires a SOC Report to the Committee; If a case is particularly urgent, a reactive monitoring mission can be dispatched immediately by the DG, in close consultation with State Party, including through the “Reinforced Monitoring Mechanism” (RMM). Steps of the Reactive Monitoring Process / 1

35. If a SOC report is prepared and presented to the Committee, the related Draft Decision may request a report from the State Party (1 February of the following year) and / or propose a reactive monitoring mission; Joint WHC (UNESCO)-IUCN/ICOMOS/ICCROM mission is organised in consultation with State Party; Terms of Reference (TOR) are established based on the Committee’s Decision; Joint mission report is prepared and shared with State Party for comments; then, SOC Report for the Committee is drafted, integrating comments from State Party, if any / if on time; Decision by the Committee in June/July (State Party informed by letter in August/September) Steps of the Reactive Monitoring Process / 2

36. ANNEX : „the 2 nd C“ - Requirements § 172 OG Administrative status of the project –Current status of the project –When will planning applications be submitted? –When will the project start? –Who is responsible for approving project? –Which stakeholders have been/will be consulted? Supporting material –Description of the project (narrative, visual) –Location in relation to WH property –relevant policies in the World Heritage property’s Management Plan or Management System –Heritage Impact Assessment ( HIA guidance by ICOMOS International: http://www.international.icomos.org/world_heritage/HIA_20110201.pdf

37. The Periodic Reporting exercise will be of benefit to all concerned States Parties and site-managers as a tool for sustainable management and monitoring of their World Heritage properties. At its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011), the World Heritage Committee, considering the need for more systematic monitoring of threats, called upon the States Parties to the Convention to support the establishment of a comprehensive "state of conservation information system" to support analytical studies and assist all stakeholders in site-management. State of conservation information system developed with support of teh Governement of Flanders is availble at http://whc.unesco.org/en/activities/691 ”the 2 nd C” : Tools, Programmes, Initiatives

38.  Cultural Landscape  Higher education  Human Evolution: Adaptations, Dispersals and Social Developments (HEADS)  Initiative on Heritage of Religious Interest  Managing Natural World Heritage  Marine Programme  Modern Heritage Programme  World Heritage Sustainable Tourism Programme WH Committee’s programmes and initiatives

39.  Astronomy and World Heritage Thematic Initiative  Biodiversity Conservation in Regions of Armed Conflict: Protecting World Heritage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo  Central Africa World Heritage Forest Initiative (CAWHFI)  Climate Change and World Heritage  Reducing Disasters Risks at World Heritage Properties  Small Island Developing States Programme  World Heritage Programme on Earthen Architecture (WHEAP)  World Heritage Cities…. WH Committee’s programmes and initiatives

40. ”the 3rd C ” The Periodic Reporting Exercise Focus on Capacity-Building

41. “the 3rd C” : Key Goals Based on the 5Cs

42. World Heritage Capacity Building Strategy (WHCBS) based on “the 5 Cs” Strategic Objectives “the 3rd C” : Importance of the Capacity-Building Follow-up to the capacity building strategy (see document: WHC-12/36.COM/9B)

43. “the 3rd C” : WHCB Programme - Key Objectives Three objectives of the World Heritage Capacity Building Programme based on WHCB Strategy 1.To collect and develop information and good practice for the better conservation and management of WH properties for use directly on sites and as a aid to better capacity building at all levels ; 2.To strengthen existing networks and create new networks where necessary, to promote better conservation practices and capacity building across the World Heritage system ; 3.To provide mechanisms for the delivery of information and capacity building across the WH system.

44. ”the 3rd C” : Opportunities Opportunity for regions or sub-regions to explore specific capacity building needs and develop relevant strategies and programmes for meeting those needs Regional Strategies are to be developed using the process and the results of the second PR cycle of each Region Interested State Parties should seize the opportunity of the PR process to develop national capacity building strategies

45. “the 3rd C” : Regional Strategies - Expectations 1.The PR process and regional cooperation must achieve two things: –Identify a lead agency for this purpose (In some regions it is a Category 2 Centre). Get them involved from the beginning and during the PR process. –Identify capacity buildings issues for all audiences at the outset and try to reflect them when filling in the PR forms. 3.Submission –In the year following the presentation of the final Periodic Report, the lead organization and partners should work together to prepare a Regional Capacity Building Strategy which should be presented to the Committee at its next session. This Regional Strategy may have sub- regional components as necessary. 4.‘Action plan’ –A concrete programme or ‘Action plan’ should accompany the Strategy, identifying specific activities, timelines, responsibilities and necessary resources

46. “the 3rd C” : National Strategies - Expectations 1.Develop national capacity building strategies in order to: –Better understand specific national and property based capacity building needs. –Investigate what capacity building institutions exist and can offer support (national, regional, and international). –Identify target audiences (stepping beyond heritage organizations and practitioners to related institutions, networks and communities dealing with tourism, planning, local communities etc. 2.Joining forces –Some State Parties may want to join forces and deliver a joint strategy 3.Support –The World Heritage Centre, Advisory Bodies and other capacity building providers should provide necessary technical support and facilitation to States Parties wishing to develop national strategies.

47. ”the 4th C ” The Periodic Reporting Exercise Focus on Communication

48. ”the 4 th C” : Goals for communication operations - Communication for awareness raising of local communities and the general public - Communication for information-sharing between concerned parties and the dissemination of “best practices” - Communication between donors for improved coordination of activities/strategies, communication for schools

49. ”the 4 th C” : Key Priorities - WH Convention widely recognized as highest standard of heritage and Conservation - World Heritage value, credibility and quality understood at all levels (international, national, local, on-site) - Increased awareness of the need for and benefits from conservation - World Heritage brand quality enhanced - Role of the civil society recognised by the authorities

50. ”the 4 th C” : Axes of communication for the general public 1. Awareness raising concerning heritage protection in general, its respect and the need to become involved in safeguarding actions 2. Awareness raising of the general public with regard to the World Heritage Convention itself, its objectives, principles, mechanisms, role, obligations of governments in their role as “States Parties” to the Convention

51. ”the 4 th C” : Public participation goal

52. ”the 4 th C” : Challenges - Communication strategy should be updated to the new challenges WH Convention faces - WH Convention should be understood/known by the local communities - Lack of on-site awareness of what a WH Convention means - Lack of dialogue between national/local authorities and civil society on the issue relevant to management of World Heritage properties - Prevent / manage on-site conflicts between local authorities and citizens/owners - Lack of participation of Civil society in management process

53. ”the 4 th C” : Needs - Shared vision and knowledge of OUV as the basis for management - Developing or enhancing communication skills - Partnerships at the on-site level - New ways to present the values - Awareness building about the benefits and obligations - Developing innovative new partnerships with tourism organisations - Increase communication between experts, local communities, scientists, government officials, World Heritage specialists, etc… to encourage an improved exchange of knowledge, experience and “best practices”

54. ”the 4 th C” : Measures - Develop a clear communication strategy based on modern and traditional methods - Develop brand strategy - Use WH toolkits, manuals, programmes and initiatives - Inform the public by providing with balanced and objective information to assist them in understanding the problem, alternatives, opportunities and/or solutions - Develop networks, including network of WH sites - Enhance the role of the media, including internet based media - Use information and communication technologies, including new virtual social networks - Build partnership with local communities - Introduce « the celebratory aspect »

55. ”the 4 th C” : Examples of activities various publications, press articles, brochures Internet sites, television and radio programmes school programmes sign-posting and information panels, press conferences permanent and/or temporary itinerant exhibitions, stamps celebration of special days such as the “World Heritage Days” celebration of the anniversary date of inscription of properties on the List translation of the “World Heritage in Young Hands” kit, etc.

56. ”the 4 th C” : Tools, Programmes, Networks The World Heritage Partnerships for Conservation Initiative (PACT) operates since 2002 and aims at fostering innovative and creative partnerships with the private sector to help the World Heritage Convention achieve its objectives.the World Heritage Convention In order to reach the largest public possible, partners relay the message about World Heritage values through promotion and greater visibility. PACT objectives are: a) to raise awareness about World Heritage; and b) to mobilise sustainable resources for the long-term conservation of World Heritage, addressing mutually agreed issues and problems identified as priorities by the World Heritage Committee as a means for implementing its strategic objectives. The World Heritage PACT is intended to mobilize intellectual and technical resources and to create networks of exchange and technical assistance for World Heritage conservation and awareness raising activities

57. A wide range of World Heritage publications, from periodicals to brochures and information kits, books, manuals, reports, and a map of World Heritage sites are available in a variety of languages for adults and young people. ”the 4 th C” : World Heritage Publications

58. Sustainable Tourism Programme 1. Building the capacity of World Heritage site management to deal with tourism. 2. Training local community members in tourism related activities to participate in the industry and receive tourism's benefits. 3. Aiding communities around the sites to market their products. 4. Raising public awareness of World Heritage and building pride with local communities and visitors through conservation education. 5. Using tourism generated funds to supplement site conservation and protection costs. 6. Spreading the lessons learned to other sites and protected areas. 7. Building increased awareness of World Heritage and its activities and policies for tourism industry officials and their clients.

59. World Heritage Education Programme Young People’s Participation in World Heritage Promotion and Preservation

60. WHYH Kit 32 language versions English (1998) ‏ French (1999) ‏ Spanish (1999; 2006) ‏ Arabic (2000; 2003; 2009) ‏ Chinese (1998) ‏ Russian (2000) ‏ Amharic ( translated 2009 ; for publication ) Armenian (2002) ‏ Finnish (2002) ‏ Georgian (2001) ‏ German (2003) ‏ Hindi (2004) Hungarian (2006) ‏ Indonesian (2001) ‏ Italian (2002) * also in video (2002) Japanese (2000) Khmer (2005) ‏ Kiswahili (2004) ‏ Korean (DPRK, 2003) ‏ Korean (ROK, 2007) ‏ Laotian (2001) ‏ Latvian (2006) ‏ Lithuanian (2004) ‏ Mongolian (2004) ‏ Pilipino (2004 CD-Rom) ‏ Portuguese ( translated 2009 ; for publication ) Slovak (2002) ‏ Swedish (2003) ‏ Turkish (2002) ‏ Urdu (2003) ‏ Uzbek (2001) ‏ Vietnamese (2001) ‏

61. World Heritage Volunteers 2008: 12 projects in 10 countries 2009: 11 projects in 10 countries 2010: 27 projects in 17 countries 2011: 28 projects in 17 countries 2012: youth projects at 40 WH sites

62. National WH site manager networks

63. ”the 5th C ” The Periodic Reporting Exercise Opportunity to enhance the role of Communities and reinforce their involvement in the implementation of the World Heritage Convention

64. ”the 5 th C” : Key Priorities - The conservation of the world's natural and cultural heritage should, wherever possible, be done with the active engagement of communities which have a close relationship with the heritage in question. - The process of community involvement should be recognized as an integral part of understanding and sustaining WH properties at all levels - Local community should be recognised key actors in the process of identification, sustainble management and communication of the values of the WH properties - Community interests should not ‘trump’ other strategic goals, but rather, should be used in a complementary manner

65. ”the 5 th C” : Requirements - The process of community involvement should be based on meaningful dialogue and decision-making between all stakholders - Traditional menagement systems should be recognised and enhanced through capacity-building activities

66. ”the 5 th C” : Challenges - Areas created in isolation of local communities in terms of their values, participation, or sharing of benefits, and heritage protection without community involvement and commitment risk failure - Without the understanding and support of the public at large, without the respect and daily care of the local communities, which are the true custodians of World Heritage, no amount of funds will suffice in protecting the sites. - Lack of the community participation strategy, including participatory planning processes involving local and national stakeholders - On-site conflicts due to the lack of dialogue between local authorities and civil society communities - Understanding of OUV and participation in the management process The identification of communities who have a particular interest is a matter that will require States to develop an explicit methodology.

67. Within the context of the International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures 2010, proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly, this international seminar was held in Kiev (Ukraine) from 2 to 5 November 2010, under the patronage of the President of Ukraine and UNESCO.International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures 2010 international seminar was held in Kiev (Ukraine) The main objective of the Seminar was to explore ways of establishing a dialogue between all stakeholders, including religious communities and to explore possible ways of encouraging and generating mutual understanding and collaboration amongst them in the protection of World Heritage properties of religious interest. International Seminar « The Role of religious communities in the management of World Heritage properties » http://whc.unesco.org/en/religious-sacred-heritage/

68. Conference « Living with World Heritage »

69. Kotor, Montenegro, 7 – 8 June 2012 Presentations are available at http://www.unesco.org/venicehttp://www.unesco.org/venice The Worshop was hosted by the authorities of Montenegro and co- organized with the UNESCO Venice Office. The main outcome of the Workshop was an increased awareness of different aspects of community involvement, update of their implication in day-to-day site management in SEE and more in-depth knowledge about implementing participatory approaches in management practice. Many innovative and pro-active actions and strategies were presented during the Workshop. Workshop for SEE countries “World Heritage and Sustainable Development: the role of local communities in the management of UNESCO designated sites”

70. « the 5 Cs » : Specific recommandations Dissemination of best practice models adapted to sites in the region; Programme to strengthen national legislations for the protection of World Heritage (co-operation between the different levels of responsible authorities); Integration of the World Heritage Strategic Objectives in overall planning processes at the national level; Organisation of further sub-regional seminars and workshops with specific themes and ensure funding (extrabudgetary resources);

71. Thank you!