In the framework of the 1972 Convention Concerning the Protection of the World's Cultural and Natural Heritage, and with the aim to identify, protect, present and transmit this heritage to future鈥
In the framework of the 1972 Convention Concerning the Protection of the World's Cultural and Natural Heritage, and with the aim to identify, protect, present and transmit this heritage to future generations, this activity focuses on developing the Pacific Regional Action Plan for World Heritage (2021-2025). To this end it is envisaged that national assessments will be carried out to identify the specific needs and opportunities presented in each country context in relation to the implementation of the World Heritage Convention. In addition, the Action Plan will draw from the results of the 3rd Cycle of Periodic Reporting on the Convention that has been carried out in the Pacific between October 2020 and June 2021. And finally, a desk review on status of implementation of the Pacific Regional Action Plan for World Heritage (2016-2020) will be completed drawing from lessons learned and highlighting positive case studies.
The aim of the previous Pacific World Heritage Action Plan 2016 鈥 2020 was set out as (i) to increase community, national, regional and global awareness of the heritage of the Pacific nations and the contribution of Pacific Island and Ocean heritage to sustainable development; (ii) to strengthen the foundation for sustainable implementation of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention in the Pacific states and territories; and (iii) to build global recognition and support for conservation of the unique heritage of the Pacific through increasing representation of the heritage of the Pacific region on the World Heritage List. With the same objectives, the new Action Plan will also aim to provide a practical road map in achieving these goals. In order to create a document with objectives that are relevant and feasible, national consultations will be held by a small team of experts. This team of experts will conduct a review of the status of implementation of the World Heritage Convention in the 15 Pacific SIDS, review the results of the recent 3rd Cycle of Periodic Reporting, and assess the progress in relation to the previous Pacific Regional Action Plan for World Heritage (2016-2020). Based on this a suggested national action plan will be developed for each of the 15 Pacific SIDS. In the case of Pacific SIDS that have not yet ratified the Convention, the action plan will support this process. These national action plans will be compiled to form the Pacific Regional Strategy for World Heritage.
Following the consultation phase, a virtual regional