46th session of the World Heritage Committee

The 46th session of the World Heritage Committee will take place in New Delhi, India. The event brings together delegates from across the globe to discuss and collaborate on preserving our shared cultural, natural and mixed heritage. The meeting is a significant step towards fostering global cooperation and ensuring the protection of our World Heritage properties. 

The World Heritage Committee comprises of representatives from 21 States Parties to the World Heritage Convention (1972) elected by the General Assembly of UNESCO. Current members of the World Heritage Committee as on elections in the 24th General Assembly of UNESCO (November 2023), are as follows: Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Greece, India, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal, Türkiye, Ukraine, Viet Nam, and Zambia 

Bureau Members 

Chairperson: H.E. Ambassador Mr. Vishal Sharma (India) 

Rapporteur: Mr Martin Ouaklani (Belgium) 

Vice-Chairpersons: Bulgaria, Greece, Qatar, Kenya and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.