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Historic First for IndiaInternational Event & Deliberation Platform• 2024

46th World Heritage Committee Session

Organization: UNESCO World Heritage Centre & ASI

India hosted the World Heritage Committee for the first time in its history. This platform served as the central informational, organizational, and operational gateway for foreign ministers, ambassadors, UNESCO directors, and heritage conservationists from across 195 countries.

https://whc.unesco.org/en/sessions/46COM/
High-Fidelity Interface
UNESCO WHC • 46 COM India
195 State Parties
World Heritage Site InscriptionsChamber Vote Live
Dossier WHC/24ASI Host Protocol
Delegate Briefcase SyncBilingual EN / FR

Project Objectives

  • •Deliver a flagship digital experience celebrating India as host of the prestigious 46th session.
  • •Provide instant access to complex evaluation reports for nominated natural and cultural sites.
  • •Support hybrid diplomatic sessions with real-time agenda updates and voting alerts.
  • •Deliver state-of-the-art security, accreditation, and delegate liaison information.

Design Challenges

  • •Strict multilateral brand governance requiring synthesis of UNESCO WHC and Government of India brand guidelines.
  • •Handling massive spikes in international press traffic during site inscription votes.
  • •Presenting intricate archaeological and conservation data in an engaging, uncluttered layout.

Information Architecture & User Flow

STEP 01Host Country Inauguration & Welcome.
STEP 02Daily Order of the Day & Live Committee Chamber Broadcast.
STEP 03Site Nominations & Conservation Status Reports.
STEP 04Exhibition, Side Events & Indian Heritage Trails.
STEP 05Press Center, Daily Summaries & Photographic Archive.

Key Interface Features & Deliverables

Interactive World Map showing sites under review and historic inscriptions.
Document briefcase feature allowing delegates to bookmark and batch-export daily papers.
Integrated protocol directory for bilateral state meeting rooms.

Responsive Design Specifications & Developer Handoff

Fluid grid supporting massive conference hall monitors, delegate tablets, and mobile devices.