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Definition(s)
Common heritage of mankind (...) is a principle of international law which holds that defined territorial areas and elements of humanity's common heritage (cultural and natural) should be held in trust for future generations and be protected from exploitation by individual nation states or corporations. (Source: Wikipedia)
Hierarchy
Broader: Cultural heritage
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In other languages
French
patrimoine commun de l’humanité
Russian
общее наследие человечества
Spanish
patrimonio común de la humanidad
Arabic
التراث المشترك للبشرية/للإنسانية
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Common heritage of mankind
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Cartagena Convention | 1 decision |