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| Summary Information | |
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| Full Title |
1972 Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage |
| Short Title / Abbreviations |
1972 World Heritage Convention |
| CIL Subject Classification | |
| Citations to Text | 1037 UNTS 151, 27 UST 37, 11 ILM 1358 (1972) |
| Date of Adoption | 16/11/1972 |
| Place of Adoption | Paris, France, General Conference of UNESCO (17th session) |
| Secretariat / Relevant Authority | |
| Depository |
Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization |
| Entry Into Force Status | In Force |
| Date of Entry into Force |
17/12/1975 |
| Entry into Force / Termination Provisions |
“Article 33 This Convention shall enter into force three months after the date of the deposit of the twentieth instrument of ratification, acceptance or accession, but only with respect to those States which have deposited their respective instruments of ratification, acceptance or accession on or before that date. It shall enter into force with respect to any other State three months after the deposit of its instrument of ratification, acceptance or accession.” |
| General Status | 196 Parties as of 22/10/2024 |
| Links to Current Status/Reservations |
UNESCO
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| Status | |
| ASEAN States | |
| Brunei Darussalam |
Ratification 12/08/2011 |
| Cambodia |
Accession 28/11/1991 |
| Indonesia |
Accession 06/07/1989 |
| Lao PDR |
Ratification 20/03/1987 |
| Malaysia |
Ratification 07/12/1988 |
| Myanmar |
Accession 29/04/1994 |
| Philippines |
Ratification 19/09/1985 |
| Singapore |
Ratification 19/06/2012 |
| Thailand |
Accession 17/09/1987 |
| Vietnam |
Accession 19/10/1987 |
| Timor Leste |
Ratification 31/10/2016 |
| Related Instruments | |
| Related Instruments |
1972Â Recommendation concerning the Protection, at National Level, of the Cultural and Natural Heritage |
| External Links |
UNESCO World Heritage Centre accessed on 27/04/2026 |
| Last Updated on | 21/07/2025 |
