Participation and Development Trends of World Heritage Site Managers within the Implementation Framework of the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage
This article explores the pivotal role and current participation trends of World Heritage site managers within the operational framework of the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage(hereinafter referred to as"the Convention"),along with the challenges of their limited participation in the World Heritage Committee Sessions.Based on the analysis of relevant data,the article highlights that despite the crucial role site managers play in the protection of global heritage resources,they face a lack of formal recognition and influence within the Convention's decision-making mechanism,leading to their voices often being overlooked.The Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention(hereinafter referred to as"the Operational Guidelines")lack systematic consideration of the role of site managers,resulting in an awkward position for them within the Convention's implementation framework.The World Heritage Site Managers Forum has played a positive role in promoting collective awareness and action,bringing this group to the forefront.The bottom-up,decentralized actions initiated by World Heritage site managers may positively impact the Convention's implementation mechanism.This paper recommends amendments to the Operational Guidelines and the Rules of Procedure of the World Heritage Committee to clarify the roles and responsibilities of site managers and establish more effective communication channels.The article concludes by emphasizing China's role as a leading heritage nation among the States Parties,advocating for active participation in and promotion of this change process.It also suggests accelerating the enhancement of the international participation and leadership of Chinese site managers to better disseminate China's heritage management experience and wisdom,thereby making a more prominent contribution to the world heritage cause.
site managersWorld Heritage Site Managers'ForumConventionOperational Guidelines
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