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Peru Wins Seat on UNESCO World Heritage Committee With 88 Votes for 2025–2029

The appointment positions the country to influence conservation decisions under the 1972 World Heritage Convention.

Overview

  • Delegates elected Peru at UNESCO headquarters in Paris with support from 88 member states, among the highest tallies of the session.
  • This marks Peru’s fourth term on the World Heritage Committee.
  • Peru plans to promote sustainable conservation, scientific research, regional capacity building in Latin America and the Caribbean, and partnerships with public, private and community actors.
  • The committee reviews new nominations, monitors the state of conservation of listed sites, and adopts technical measures for long‑term protection.
  • Citing 13 World Heritage properties including Caral‑Supe, Manu National Park and Machu Picchu, the government frames the role as a way to strengthen responsible tourism and benefits for local communities.