A total of 103 United Nations Member states expressed confidence in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, through voting, to serve on UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee (WHC) from 2022 to 2025.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was one of three elected states, from six countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, to secure one of the twelve available seats on the WHC, during the 42nd session of the UNESCO’s General Conference, which was held on November 25, 2021.
The World Heritage Committee is responsible for the implementation of the World Heritage Convention, defines the use of the World Heritage Fund, and allocates financial assistance upon requests from States Parties.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines will be represented on the Committee by cultural and natural national experts; Mrs. Dierdre Myers and Ms. Abeana White.
