More about the Specialist Group
CSC provides technical advice on evolving norms, policies and the implementation of the World Heritage Convention and other protection efforts as well as assessments of proposed natural heritage sites, indigenous and community conserved areas (or ICCAs, mixed natural and cultural sites), or cultural landscapes with attention to the rights and livelihoods of Indigenous peoples and local communities. Additionally, the theme also explores themes of spirituality, sacred and cultural sites and faith-based movements related to conservation and climate change through specialist groups and topic specific task forces and working groups.