Who looks after world heritage sites?

Answer 1

The United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organization, otherwise known as UNESCO, is looking after the world's heritage sites since the foundation of the United Nations in 1945.

However, the ownership of the site, and therefore responsibility for infrastructure, maintenance and access, remains with the nation where the site is located.

Answer 2

A World Heritage Site is a site of significant cultural or natural importance. There are over 1000 of these to this day. World Heritage Sites are managed by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. UNESCO was established as a specialized agency on 16 November, 1945. UNESCO's head is in Paris, France.

Answer 3

They are usually controlled, kept, restored and protected by the countries in which they happen to fall in. These countries have the responsibility of keeping them safe and they also have the right to make money through tourism in visits to this sites but as long as they are not damaged.

Answer 4

World Heritage sites are owned by the nation/territory where they are located. They are declared WHS by the United Nations and the host countries agree to not disturb and preserve the sites with a charter.

Answer 5

usually the united nations or something but whoever looks after it has to use the money provied to keep it in good shape or it will be deleted off the list

Answer 6

United Nations declaires the World Heritage Sites and is looking after them with the assistance of the local national governments.

Answer 7

The sites are owned by the governments of the countries they are in.
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Answer 8

The list for World Heritage Sites is maintained by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Scientific Organization. It can be found on UNESCO's website.

Answer 9

Protect it