26th session of the General Assembly of States Parties
UNESCO, Paris 2027 (date to be confirmed)
The 26th session of the General Assembly will be held at UNESCO Headquarters, in 2027 (date to be confirmed).
In accordance with Article 8, paragraph 1 of the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, the General Assembly of States Parties to the Convention will hold its 26th session during the 44th session of the General Conference of UNESCO.
Elections
to the World Heritage
Committee in 2027
The General Assembly will be called upon, inter alia, to replace the outgoing members of the World Heritage Committee, in conformity with Rule 35.1 of the Rules of Procedures of the General Assembly of States Parties to the World Heritage Convention concerning the presentation of candidatures for election to the World Heritage Committee.
Candidatures Received
| State Party | Electoral Group | Proposed duration of mandate (years) | Previous mandates | CVs of experts* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabon | Group Va | 4 years (2027-2031) |
0 | Pending |
* At its 20th session (UNESCO, 2015), the General Assembly approved the following format for the experts’ CVs in the field of cultural/natural heritage.