Technical notes (a) Derivation of terms

World Heritage emblem

The World Heritage emblem was designed by Mr Michel

Olyff and adopted by the Committee at its second
session in 1978. The emblem, reproduced on the front cover
of this Glossary, symbolizes the interdependence of cultural
and natural properties: the central square is a form created
by man and the circle represents nature, the two being
intimately linked. The emblem is round, like the world, but
at the same time it is a symbol of protection.
At its eighteenth session in December 1994 the World
Heritage Committee adopted the addition of text to the
World Heritage emblem. The use of the emblem with
text is explained in Paragraph 122 of the Operational
Guidelines:
The emblem should always carry the text "World Heritage
. Patrimoine Mondial". the space occupied by
"Patrimonio Mundial" can be used for its translation
into the national language of the country where the logo
is to be used (UNESCO February 1996: 41).
Paragraphs 122 to 125 of the Operational Guidelines
include guidance as to the appropriate use of the
World Heritage emblem as adopted by the Committee
(UNESCO February 1996: 41-41, Paragraphs 122-125).


World Heritage Fund

The World Heritage Fund was established according to

Article 15 of the World Heritage Convention (UNESCO
1972). The World Heritage Fund is a trust fund
composed of contributions from a number of sources (including
compulsory and voluntary contributions made by the States
Parties to the Convention) referred to in
Article 15 (3) of the World Heritage Convention. The
Fund provides the financial resources for the
provision of international assistance (Preparatory
assistance, Emergency assistance, Training,
Technical co-operation and assistance for
promotional activities).

see Emergency assistance, International

assistance, Preparatory assistance, Promotional
activities, Technical assistance, Technical co-
operation, Training