The concept of a common heritage is today enshrined in a number of conventions.

Thus the Agreement provides a practical and realistic basis for the realization of the principle of the common heritage of mankind.

A number of international conventions today make specific reference to the common heritage of mankind.

Needless to say, the principle of the common heritage of mankind remains at the heart of the discussions.

Over 350 years of mutual heritage has left a significant cultural mark on the Netherlands.

Cultural monuments are part both of the history and identity of the communities in Kosovo and of the common heritage of the region.

Reference to the concept of common heritage presupposes an underlying responsibility towards future generations.

In particular, the Charter, in its article 29 recognizes the common heritage principle, which is a major underpinning of the Convention.

Nearly 30 years ago my country introduced the concept of the common heritage of mankind for the first time in this Assembly.

Such an approach would give true meaning to the expression the common heritage of mankind established by the Convention.

By 1992, the concept of a global commons or open system for genetic resources began to be forgotten.

The principle of the common heritage of mankind was first put forward by Malta, a strategically important territory surrounded by the sea.

For to do so would be a certain recipe for paralysing the realization of the common heritage of mankind.

Now it is up to us all to establish an active and operational Authority, through the full implementation of the principle of the common heritage of mankind.

It would provide a working forum in which different authorities responsible for the common heritage and concerns can coordinate their efforts.

The concept of the common heritage of mankind was the basic, key principle which inspired deliberations in this most important area of human activity.

Its main goals are to preserve Turkish Jewish heritage and promote friendship and tolerance between Israel and Turkey.

We believe that population and development deserve to be viewed within the broader perspective of the common heritage.

The concept of the common heritage of mankind should remain at the core of our discussions and must in no way be put at risk.

Recognition of the importance of a common cultural heritage helped inspire efforts to preserve sites such as Abu Simbel, the Acropolis and Angkor Wat.

The Convention is a blueprint for collaborative approaches to give practical effect to the Pardo principle that the oceans of this planet constitute quot the common heritage of mankind quot .

Underpinning the concept of common heritage are universal concern and consequent action in the interest of a more secure and equitable order for present and future generations.

The vitally rich biodiversity of the sea bottom is the common heritage of all people and must be protected by all Member States.

Nevertheless, Austria believes that the present draft Agreement constitutes a good basis for administering the common heritage of mankind in a manner truly benefiting the members of the international community.

We must not lose sight of our vision of the common heritage of mankind as we forge the links which will secure universal participation in the Convention.

The incorporation into the Convention of the concept of the common heritage of mankind in relation to the seabed and ocean floor was indeed a milestone in the history of international treaties. General Assembly 101st meeting

However, continued efforts must be made to prevent Antarctica, the common heritage of mankind, from becoming the stake in or theatre of a conflict which might jeopardize international peace and security.

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Although the Undertaking applied only to plant genetic resources, an area in which the concept of a global genetic commons was especially strong, all genetic material had traditionally been viewed as part of a global commons.

The common heritage of mankind today continues to evolve from a concept to a regime which helps States discern, implement and respect principles and rules governing areas of common concern in the interest of present and future generations.

The concept of humanity's common heritage, as expounded upon in the Convention, embodies the hopes of developing countries for a world based on peace, justice, solidarity and progress for all.

The international community must commit itself to the peaceful and rational use of outer space, which was the common heritage of mankind, for the development and well being of current and future generations.

The concept of the common heritage of mankind which it projects is a crystallization of all the hopes of the developing countries for a better world based on peace, justice and progress for all.

In concluding, I wish to recall that Austria has, since the very beginning of the negotiations on a new law of the sea, strongly advocated the principle of the common heritage of mankind.

Rights to the resources of the common heritage Area are vested by the Convention in mankind as a whole, on whose behalf the International Seabed Authority shall act.

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The very concept of the common heritage of mankind, revolutionary when first launched, remains an appealing one even today.

This relates first and foremost to the interpretation of the concept of the quot common heritage of mankind quot , which was referred to here yesterday by the representatives of Malta and a number of other States.

This assertion of sovereign rights over raw genetic material represented the death knell of the core concept of a global commons, namely, that sovereigns would not claim or appropriate something in that commons as exclusively their own.

World Heritage Centre cooperation with the African Heritage School in the countries of the Accra Cluster

In particular, Japan has always promoted the global objective of realizing the concept of the common heritage of mankind while giving due regard to the particular importance of the needs and interests of developing States.

In the view of our delegation, it is reasonable to expect 153 other States to join this Treaty, as Antarctica is part of the common heritage of mankind.

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Charming legacy of the French Revolution.

However, these communities have struggled to maintain access and control in regions where forests form part of Guatemala's collective patrimony.