Theformerheadof the UNESCOWorldHeritageCentre, which overseesheritage sites, isFrancesco Bandarin, a Venetianwhonowserves asUNESCO's assistantdirector-general forculture.
"They are a unique part of the nation's natural heritage, " says Gary Frazer, an assistantdirector of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which oversees them.
Francesco Bandarin , UNESCO AssistantDirector General for Culture, will talk about ways to improve and extend the protection of cultural heritage around the world.
Without question, the documentation, protection and presentation of heritage sites requires the support of science and technology, said Ms Gretchen Kalonji, Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences.