It re-states that World Heritage Sites are a key material consideration which regional and local authorities must take into account when considering and deciding planning and related applications in or around World Heritage Sites.
This public domain material is an important part of the world's heritage and we're proud to be working with the British Library to open it up to millions of people in the UK and abroad.
The training material emphasizes the role of the States in taking the necessary measures to ensure the safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage on their territories, such as adopting a general policy, designating competent bodies, fostering scientific studies and putting in place appropriate legal, technical, and administrative measures.