Calling on Indigenous people to help shape the IUCN World Heritage Outlook process
The IUCN Secretariat is currently updating the IUCN World Heritage Outlook, an independent assessment of the state of conservation of all World Heritage sites inscribed for their natural values. These sites are internationally recognised to be of the highest global conservation significance; however, Indigenous Heritage Values have historically not always been included as part of this process.
Woman & girl weaving Areca palm leaves, Yap Island, FSM
To support the full and effective participation of Indigenous people on World Heritage, the IUCN World Heritage Outlook process is opening further avenues for engagement. Indigenous experts, knowledge holders, representatives, leaders, and IUCN’s IPO Members are being invited to shape the IUCN World Heritage Outlook process and to improve the recognition of Indigenous Heritage Values in UNESCO World Heritage sites.
This dialogue process is starting now. Please find further information on how to get involved in the below information leaflets.
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We look forward to engaging with you on this topic. Please reach out to Mizuki Murai ([email protected]) and Lisa Aylett ([email protected]) in case of any questions and for further information on next steps.
About the IUCN World Heritage Outlook
The IUCN World Heritage Outlook is the most comprehensive global assessment of World Heritage sites inscribed for their nature conservation values. Based on in-depth, evidence-based site assessments (Conservation Outlook Assessments), the World Heritage Outlook provides site managers, decision-makers, and other stakeholders a basis for targeted conservation action.
About IUCN and the World Heritage Convention
Since the inception of the World Heritage Convention in 1972, IUCN has played a unique role as the official advisory body under the World Heritage Convention on natural World Heritage. This involves leading the technical recommendation of all new nominations of natural and mixed World Heritage sites, monitoring the status of existing natural and mixed World Heritage sites, and building capacities to effectively manage World Heritage.manage World Heritage
IUCN also works independently on the Convention to support World Heritage sites globally though our extensive network of programs and policies led though our central Secretariat team, our expert commissions, and our member organisations.
Find out more about IUCN's work on World Heritage here.
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