Guyana- International treaties – WHC
RATIFIED INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS
Guyana
World Heritage Convention (WHC)
Art. 1 & 2
The legal framework provides for definitions (of key terms) identical in wording or effect as those set out in Articles 1 and 2 (in particular cultural heritage and natural heritage).
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PROTECTED AREAS ACT.
Section 6. In this Act- (u) "natural heritage" includes - (i) biological diversity, the components of biological diversity and wildlife; (ii) land forms of significance, including geological features and processes of scientific significance (iii) ecosystems and ecosystem services. |
Art. 4
The legal framework allows for the identification, protection and conservation of the cultural and natural heritage, ensuring their preservation and transmission to future generations.
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NATIONAL TRUST ACT.
An Act to make provisions for the preservation of monuments, sites, places and objects of historic interest or national importance. |
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PROTECTED AREAS ACT.
Section 3. The objectives of this Act are -(e) to enhance national pride in and encourage stewardship of Guyana's natural heritage. at the national, regional, local, community and individual levels of society; (t) to assist in safeguarding Guyana's sovereignty over its natural heritage and to regulate access to the nation's biological resources. Section 8. The functions of the Commission are to -(h) promote public understanding, appreciation and awareness of Guyana's natural heritage and promote environmental awareness and education through the national protected areas system. Section 79. The Commission shall consult the relevant authorities on the preservation of archaeological sites. |
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MARITIME ZONES ACT.
Section 44 (1). The Minister responsible for culture may authorise activities directed at underwater cultural heritage within the territorial sea and contiguous zone. (2) A person, entity, foreign government or international organization shall not engage in any underwater cultural heritage activity within the territorial sea and contiguous zone, except under and with accordance with the terms of a licence or letter of authority granted by the Minister responsible of culture or any written agreement of the Government. (3) A person, entity , foreign government or international organization shall not engage in any commercial exploitation of underwater cultural heritage for trade or speculation ([...]) (A person who contravenes subsection 2 or 3 commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine ([...]) (5) The Minister ([...]) may make regulations to regulate and authorise activities directed at underwater cultural heritage ([...]) (7) The Minister responsible for culture may by order provide for the protection, management, ownership, preservation, collection, custody and for other matters incidental to cultural maritime heritage, historic wrecks, sites of interest and objects of archaeological and historic nature found at sea ([...]) |
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AMERINDIAN ACT.
Section 41. The functions of the National Toshaos Council are. (g) to provide advice to the Minister on - (i) the protection of Amerindian culture and heritage including the identification and designation of Amerindian monuments. |
Art. 5 (a)
The legal framework allows for:
a) the adoption of a general policy aiming to give the cultural and natural heritage a function in the life of the community and to integrate the protection of that heritage into comprehensive planning programs;
a) the adoption of a general policy aiming to give the cultural and natural heritage a function in the life of the community and to integrate the protection of that heritage into comprehensive planning programs;
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NATIONAL TRUST ACT.
Section 3 (1). There is hereby established a body to be known as the National Trust which shall be a body corporate with power to do all things necessary for the purposes of this Act. Section 5(2). The functions of the National Trust includes- (a) The preservation of buildings of national interest or of architectural, historic or artistic interest and places of natural interest ([...]) (b) The preservation of furniture and pictures and chattels of any description having national, historic or artistic interest. (c) The access to and enjoyment by the public of such buildings, places and chattels. |
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PROTECTED AREAS ACT.
Section 7 (1) There is hereby established the Protected Areas Commission as a body corporate Commission govemed by a Board of Directors of seven members appointed under section 2. Section 8. The functions of the Commission are to -(h) promote public understanding, appreciation and awareness of Guyana's natural heritage and promote environmental awareness and education through the national protected areas system. Section 20. The duties of the Commissioner are to -(e)promote research and environmental education programmes in and around protected areas; |
Art 5 (b)
The legal framework allows for:
b) the setting up of one or more services for the protection and conservation the cultural and natural heritage with an appropriate staff possessing the means to discharge their functions
b) the setting up of one or more services for the protection and conservation the cultural and natural heritage with an appropriate staff possessing the means to discharge their functions
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No relevant elements identified/documented |
Art 5 (c)
The legal framework allows for:
c) the development of studies, research and methods to counteract the dangers that threaten cultural or natural heritage
c) the development of studies, research and methods to counteract the dangers that threaten cultural or natural heritage
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No relevant elements identified/documented |
Art 5 (d)
The legal framework allows for:
d) the adoption of legal, scientific, technical, administrative and financial measures necessary for the identification, protection, conservation and rehabilitation of cultural or natural heritage
d) the adoption of legal, scientific, technical, administrative and financial measures necessary for the identification, protection, conservation and rehabilitation of cultural or natural heritage
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No relevant elements identified/documented |
Art. 27
The legal framework allows for the adoption of measures to:
- strengthen the respect and attachment of peoples to the cultural and natural heritage, in particular through educational and information programs; and to
- broadly inform the public of the dangers threatening this heritage and of the activities carried on in pursuance of this Convention.
- strengthen the respect and attachment of peoples to the cultural and natural heritage, in particular through educational and information programs; and to
- broadly inform the public of the dangers threatening this heritage and of the activities carried on in pursuance of this Convention.
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PROTECTED AREAS ACT.
Section 3. The objectives of this Act are -(e) to enhance national pride in and encourage stewardship of Guyana's natural heritage. at the national, regional, local, community and individual levels of society. Section 8. The functions of the Commission are to -(h) promote public understanding, appreciation and awareness of Guyana's natural heritage and promote environmental awareness and education through the national protected areas system. |