QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LIST

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Here are quick facts about the UNESCO World Heritage List and the process of nominating sites for inclusion:

The Organization

UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Founded in 1945, it promotes global cooperation in the fields of education, science, culture and communication.

The List

The UNESCO World Heritage List recognizes the world’s most significant cultural and natural treasures. It lists 851 places worldwide, including the Grand Canyon and 19 other U.S. sites.

The Process

Based on nominations from sites, National Park Service staff have recommended including Petrified Forest National Park, Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings in Arizona and other states and 33 other sites around the country on a new U.S. World Heritage Tentative List. Public comments on the recommendations are accepted for 30 days. Sites on the tentative list will be considered for formal nomination by the United States as World Heritage Sites over the coming decade.

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Sources: UNESCO and National Park Service