× Information on this section of ECOLEX comes from the InforMEA Portal which compiled information from MEA Secretariats with the support of the European Union. The accuracy of the information displayed is the responsibility of the originating data source. In case of discrepancy the information as displayed on the respective MEA website prevails. Guidelines for the inscription of cultural and natural properties on the list of World Heritage in Danger Document type Decision Reference number IX.26 Date Dec 13, 1982 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Wild species & ecosystems Treaty Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972) Meeting 6e session du Comité Website whc.unesco.org Abstract In introducing the draft guidelines which had been prepared jointly by IUCN and ICOMOS, the representative of IUCN drew attention to the following three objectives of the List of World Heritagein Danger: a) to support national efforts towards safeguarding the integrity of a property; b) to demonstrate to world opinion the reality of the danger threatening a property; c) to contribute to the effectiveness of international fund-raising campaigns by identifying the property for which the public is being asked to contribute. He stated that the list was considered as being a short list, thus limiting operations by the international community to a reasonable number. Furthermore, inscription of a property on the list would be an exceptional action for an emergency measure of limited duration.