World Heritage Tentative Listed Sites in Papua New Guinea : Report on a review of the sites

Abstract

Overall, this review finds that the greater part of the heritage values recognized at the time of nomination in 2006 still exist and that in a number of cases, new heritage values have been identified and/or knowledge of known values has been significantly enhanced. Notwithstanding, the range and magnitude of threats to these values has increased and some important heritage values are seriously threatened with destruction. It is apparent that the only way that known heritage values will be maintained for the foreseeable future will be through a well-resourced pro-active program of protection. Much of that can be achieved with the assistance of non-government organizations and local government but of critical importance is leadership at the national Government level. The role of the World Heritage Secretariat is fundamental to progressing implementation of PNG’s responsibilities under the World Heritage Convention.