The General Assembly of States Parties
to the World Heritage Convention
As per Article 8(1) of the World Heritage Convention (or Rule 49 of the Rules of Procedure of the World Heritage Committee ), the General Assembly of States Parties to the Convention meets during the sessions of the General Conference of UNESCO.
The General Assembly manages its meetings according to its Rules of Procedure (see document reference WHC-01/GA/1.Rev4). Both the General Assembly and General Conference of UNESCO receive a report from the World Heritage Committee on its activities (Rule 49 of the Rules of Procedure of the World Heritage Committee).
The 23rd session of the General Assembly will be held at UNESCO Headquarters, from 24 to 26 November 2021, in Room II.
During its session, the General Assembly determines the uniform percentage of contributions to the World Heritage Fund applicable to all States Parties (Article 16(1) of the World Heritage Convention), and elects members to the World Heritage Committee.
FAQs about the election of World Heritage Committee members
All General Assembly Sessions
23GA UNESCO Paris (2021)
22GA UNESCO Paris (2019)
21GA UNESCO Paris (2017)
20GA UNESCO Paris (2015)
1EXTGA UNESCO Paris (2014)
19GA UNESCO Paris (2013)
18GA UNESCO Paris (2011)
17GA UNESCO Paris (2009)
16GA UNESCO Paris (2007)
15GA UNESCO Paris (2005)
14GA UNESCO Paris (2003)
13GA UNESCO Paris (2001)
12GA UNESCO Paris (1999)
11GA UNESCO Paris (1997)
10GA UNESCO Paris (1995)
09GA UNESCO Paris (1993)
08GA UNESCO Paris (1991)
07GA UNESCO Paris (1989)
06GA UNESCO Paris (1987)
05GA Sofia, Bulgaria (1985)
04GA UNESCO Paris (1983)
03GA Belgrade, Yugoslavia (1980)
02GA UNESCO Paris (1978)
01GA Nairobi, Kenya (1976)
- 12 new members elected to World Heritage Committee 25-Nov-2021
- Nine new members elected to World Heritage Committee 27-Nov-2019
- Twelve new members elected to World Heritage Committee 14-Nov-2017
- HIA & EIA Discussion held at World Heritage General Assembly Side Event 20-Nov-2015
- Nine new members elected to World Heritage Committee 19-Nov-2015
- Results of the 1st extraordinary session of the General Assembly of the States Parties to the World Heritage Convention 20-Nov-2014
- Twelve new members elected to World Heritage Committee 20-Nov-2013
- 18th session of the General Assembly of the States Parties to the World Heritage Convention and presentation of candidatures for the election of members to the World Heritage Committee 19-Aug-2011
- General Assembly elects 12 new members to World Heritage Committee and sets priorities for future of Heritage Convention 29-Oct-2009
- 17th General Assembly of States Parties to the World Heritage Convention and the 35th UNESCO General Conference 06-Oct-2009
- 20th General Assembly of States Parties 18-Nov-2015-20-Nov-2015
- Information session for States Parties to the World Heritage Convention on the occasion of the 20th session of the General Assembly of States Parties 25-Sep-2015-25-Sep-2015
- Orientation session for the members of the World Heritage Committee 22-Jan-2015-22-Jan-2015
- 1st Extraordinary Session of the General Assembly 13-Nov-2014-14-Nov-2014
- Orientation session for the members of the World Heritage Committee 23-Jan-2014-23-Jan-2014
- 18th session of the General Assembly of States Parties to the World Heritage Convention and presentation of candidates for election of Committee members 07-Nov-2011-09-Nov-2011
- 17th General Assembly of States Parties 23-Oct-2009-28-Oct-2009