The UNESCO World Heritage Centre

The UNESCO World Heritage Centre is an agency of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) that aims to preserve and protect significant cultural and natural sites around the world. Established in 1972, it promotes the World Heritage List, which includes places deemed of outstanding universal value, like the Great Wall of China or the Serengeti. The Centre provides guidelines and support for countries to manage these sites, raises awareness about their importance, and encourages international cooperation in conservation efforts to ensure that future generations can experience and learn from these treasures.