The nomination process
There are two main components to the World Heritage nomination process:
- Technical aspect – the science behind the nomination and the nomination document itself.
- Collaborative engagement – developing a shared understanding of the World Heritage proposal and shared responsibility for its future; and working collaboratively with First Nations peoples and the community to explore opportunities to shape how we can best position the Flinders Ranges to maximise benefits and economic opportunities from World Heritage.
The Flinders Ranges World Heritage nomination process is summarised in the below table. This process is in accordance with the UNESCO World Heritage Centre’s Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention.
Developing the World Heritage proposition | 2016 to 2019 |
Engaging and working with Adnyamathanha, landholders, and Flinders Ranges community | 2018 to 2024 |
Tentative Listing of the Flinders Ranges World Heritage serial property | 2021 |
Prepare World Heritage Nomination Dossier | 2021 to 2025 |
Submit Nomination Dossier to UNESCO World Heritage Centre | Feb 2026 |
Independent evaluation of nomination by IUCN | 2026 to 2027 |
Estimated inscription on World Heritage List by World Heritage Committee | 2027 |