The 5 Cs

The Convention has 5 Strategic Objectives, stated by the Budapest Declaration (2002) and increased by the New Zealand proposal (2007).

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Such objectives are

Credibility

strengthen the Credibility of the WHL, as a representative and geographically balanced testimony of cultural and natural properties of outstanding universal value

Conservation

ensure the effective Conservation of World Heritage properties

Capacity-building (measures)

promote the development of effective Capacity-building measures, including assistance for preparing the nomination of properties to the World Heritage List, for the understanding and implementation of the World Heritage Convention and related instruments

Communication

increase public awareness, involvement and support for World Heritage through communication

Communities

recognize the role of communities, “all forms of non-State actors” (groups of citizens, tribes…)