1. Integration of sustainable development approach

2. Core dimensions
Environmental sustainability
Inclusive social development
Inclusive economic development
Peace and security

3. World Heritage conservation that is sensitive to sustainable development embraces not only the conservation of OUV but also the well being of present and future societies. Well-being can be gauged through different dimensions that are part of the sustainability discourse.
Sustainable development sensitive conservation considers the following basic principles:
It is equitable;
It is inclusive;
It reflects trans-generational thinking/ planning;
It is environmental, socially, economically and culturally sustainable and these four pillars are balanced without given predominance of one over another;
It fosters strong communities and supports the physical and spiritual well-being of its individuals;
It promotes dignity, mutual understanding, and peace.

4. World Heritage conservation that is sensitive to sustainable development:
Has an integrated stewardship of the cultural and natural values embodied in World Heritage properties;
Contributes to the well-being of living and future generations;
Addresses inequalities and human rights in the preservation of bio cultural diversity;
Aligns, as much as possible, heritage conservation goals with sustainable development objectives to harness the potential of properties to effectively contribute to SD;

5. Acts with social responsibility;
Considers SD objectives at an adequate scale, which may go beyond the limits of inscribed properties and their buffer zones, and is planned for accordingly;
Promotes environmental sustainability and avoids depletion or degradation of bio cultural diversity;
Contributes to the alleviation of poverty and enhances sustainable livelihoods;
Promotes sustained, equitable, inclusive and sustainable economic growth and adequate standards of living;

6. Empowers people, through sustained capacity building and education, to effectively and pluralistically engage with World Heritage management/ conservation decision-making and practice;
Promotes the achievement and maintenance of peace and security between and within States Parties;
Considers WH properties as prime places for the application of the highest standards for the respect and realization of human rights;
Ensures equal opportunities for both women and men;
Builds resilience against the impacts of globalization and promotes the conservation of cultural diversity through the promotion of traditional practices, livelihoods and know-how;
Builds resilience against the impacts of climate change and promotes the conservation of natural diversity and associated ecological goods and services.

7. Key areas to monitor overarching
Inclusion of cultural policies in sustainable development
- Inter sectoral cooperation and linkages amongst policies
- Adequacy of policies and effectiveness of policy implementation
Governance
- Type of governance (by government, shared, private, indigenous peoples/ local communities)
- Legal and regulatory frameworks that:
Promote Equitable and inclusive arrangements
Contribution of culture : as a driver and as an enabler of sustainable development
What happens when culture, in all its dimensions, is explicitly integrated into policies? Changes in outcomes?

8. Integration of biological diversity in management system
Consideration of ecosystem services
Integration of cultural diversity dimensions in management systems
Use of environmental impact assessment tools for development planning
Use of social impact assessment tools for development planning
Use of cultural impact assessment tools for development planning
Inclusion of measures to reduce vulnerability
Inclusion of preparedness measures for effective response crisis situation

9. Inclusion of measures to ensure availability of basic infrastructure and services for communities
Inclusion of measures for sustainable water and sanitation
Measures for protection and equitable use of natural resources (e.g. water and medicinal groups)
Consideration of right-based / gender approaches in nomination
Considerations of right-based / gender approaches in management systems
Existence of guidance, standards and operational mechanisms for inclusion in consultation/ heritage endeavours:
Of local communities
Of indigenous peoples

10. Development of inclusive & equitable governance arrangements
Development of inclusive & equitable economic development
Adoption of cross-culturally sensitive approaches
Link to sustainable tourism
Links to capacity building
Links to relevant Conventions (peace & security)
Conflict prevention and conflict resolution: link to FPIC and inclusion