
Date
2024-07-21 - 2024-07-31
Location
Pragati Maidan
Event Type
Physical
India hosted the World Heritage Committee Meeting for the first time, which took place from July 21 to 31, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The World Heritage Committee meets annually and is responsible for managing all matters related to World Heritage, including deciding which sites to inscribe on the World Heritage List. During the meeting, discussions covered proposals for nominating new sites, State of Conservation reports on 124 existing World Heritage properties, International Assistance, and the utilization of World Heritage Funds. The event was attended by over 2,000 international and national delegates from more than 150 countries.