Nomination process

WHC/21/44.COM/8

This document presents overall topics concerning the nomination process for inscription on the World Heritage List.

The document is divided into seven parts:

Part I Reflection on the reform of the nomination process

Part II Reflection on Sites Associated with Memories of Recent Conflicts and other negative and divisive memories

Part III Analysis of the Global Strategy for a Representative, Balanced and Credible World Heritage List

Part IV Criteria to be used to assess the impact of decision 40 COM 11 (Paragraph 61 of the Operational Guidelines)

Part V Buffer zones

Part VI Protecting sites of potential Outstanding Universal Value in marine areas beyond national jurisdiction