The Cuban expert, attending the 47th Session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee, highlighted the island’s strengths in this area, including the political will of the State, its regulatory foundation, the institutional system, and participation in various international instruments.

The protection of cultural and natural heritage in Cuba is defined by the Constitution, a legal framework expanded with a series of laws, such as Law 155 of 2023, he explained to Prensa Latina.

According to Acosta, the existence of an updated legal framework that is in compliance with UNESCO Conventions and programs represents a relevant element.

We also consider important the extensive institutional system that guarantees the preservation of heritage on the island, based on the principle that the organization that owns and manages these assets assumes responsibility for their protection, he said.

In this regard, he cited ministries such as Culture, Science, Technology and Environment, and Energy and Mines, the latter in charge of the geological heritage of the Caribbean nation.

For Cuba, which has nine World Heritage sites and more than 400 National Monuments, another strength in this regard is the territorial scope of protection, shown in the role of the community and its local governing bodies, explained the Vice President of the National Council of Cultural Heritage.

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