How does UNESCO decide which site receives World Heritage Site designation?
Stage One – National Tentative List Prepared By State Party In order for a site to be nominated as a potential World Heritage Site, it must first be on a State Party’s Tentative List. A detailed nomination is prepared by those responsible for the site. Stage Two – Nomination Submitted to World Heritage Centre The World Heritage Centre checks that nominations are complete. The Centre may ask for additional information from the nominating State Party. Stage Three – Experts Visit the Nominated Site Experts from the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) for cultural sites and from the World Conservation Union (IUCN) for natural sites, visit the nominated site to evaluate its heritage values, its protection and management regime, and to confirm the level of support of various stakeholders. The international experts prepare a technical report, which includes recommendations for consideration by the World Heritage Committee. Stage Four – World Heritage Committee Decides The Wo
