World Heritage Datasheets Unep Wcmc Org

World Heritage Datasheets - UNEP-WCMC

Access detailed information about natural and mixed World Heritage Sites from the UNEP-WCMC World Heritage Datasheets database.

Overview

This skill provides access to the UNEP-WCMC World Heritage Datasheets, a comprehensive database containing detailed information about natural and mixed World Heritage Sites worldwide. The datasheets provide authoritative information on site characteristics, conservation values, management, threats, and protection status.

Available Functions

list_sites

List all World Heritage sites in the database.

Parameters: None

Returns:

• success: Boolean indicating success
• count: Total number of sites
• sites: Array of site objects with:
  • name: Site name
  • slug: URL slug for the site
  • url: Full URL to the site page

Example:

result = await execute({"function": "list_sites"})
# Returns list of 237+ World Heritage sites

get_site

Get detailed information about a specific World Heritage site.

Parameters:

• site_slug (required): URL slug of the site (e.g., 'olympic-national-park')

Returns:

• success: Boolean indicating success
• site: Object containing:
  • title: Full site name
  • slug: URL slug
  • url: Full URL
  • description: Site description/statement of significance
  • inscription_year: Year inscribed on World Heritage List
  • sections: Dictionary of detailed sections including:
    • Natural World Heritage Serial Site / Natural World Heritage Site
    • Statement of Outstanding Universal Value
    • International Designation
    • IUCN Management Category
    • Biogeographical Province
    • Geographical Location
    • Dates and History of Establishment
    • Land Tenure
    • Area
    • Altitude
    • Physical Features
    • Climate
    • Vegetation
    • Fauna
    • Cultural Heritage
    • Local Human Population
    • Visitors and Visitor Facilities
    • Scientific Research and Facilities
    • Conservation Value
    • Conservation Status and Management
    • Management Constraints
    • Staff
    • Budget
    • IUCN Management Category
    • Further Reading

Example:

result = await execute({
    "function": "get_site",
    "site_slug": "olympic-national-park"
})

search

Search for World Heritage sites by keyword.

Parameters:

• query (required): Search query string

Returns:

• success: Boolean indicating success
• query: The search query
• total_count: Total number of matching results
• results: Array of matching sites with name, slug, and url

Example:

result = await execute({
    "function": "search",
    "query": "national park"
})

list_countries

List all countries with World Heritage sites and their site counts.

Parameters: None

Returns:

• success: Boolean indicating success
• count: Total number of countries
• countries: Array of country objects with:
  • name: Country name
  • site_count: Number of World Heritage sites

Example:

result = await execute({"function": "list_countries"})

get_sites_by_country

Get all World Heritage sites for a specific country.

Parameters:

• country (required): Country name (case-insensitive, e.g., 'United States of America')

Returns:

• success: Boolean indicating success
• country: Country name
• site_count: Number of sites in the country
• sites: Array of site objects with name, slug, and url

Example:

result = await execute({
    "function": "get_sites_by_country",
    "country": "United States of America"
})

Data Sources

All data is sourced from:

• Base URL: http://world-heritage-datasheets.unep-wcmc.org/
• Provider: UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC)
• Authority: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Content Coverage

The database includes:

• 237+ natural and mixed World Heritage Sites
• Sites from 90+ countries worldwide
• Comprehensive information on:
  • Inscription criteria and history
  • Geographic and ecological characteristics
  • Conservation values and biodiversity
  • Management status and challenges
  • Threats and protection measures

Site URL Patterns

Sites can be accessed using their slug in the URL:

http://world-heritage-datasheets.unep-wcmc.org/datasheet/output/site/{site-slug}

Slug format: lowercase, hyphen-separated name (e.g., 'yellowstone-national-park', 'great-barrier-reef')

Error Handling

All functions return consistent error responses:

{
    "success": false,
    "error": "Error message",
    "error_code": "ERROR_CODE"
}

Common error codes:

• MISSING_PARAMETER: Required parameter not provided
• MISSING_FUNCTION: No function specified
• UNKNOWN_FUNCTION: Invalid function name
• NOT_FOUND: Requested resource not found
• FETCH_ERROR: Network or server error

Rate Limits

Please respect reasonable rate limits (recommended: 2 requests per second) to avoid overloading the server.

Use Cases

1. Research: Access detailed conservation and management information for World Heritage Sites
2. Planning: Review site characteristics for travel or research planning
3. Education: Learn about natural heritage sites worldwide
4. Conservation: Monitor conservation status and management constraints
5. Comparative Studies: Compare sites across countries and regions