The state parties of Mexico and Central America have adopted a five-year action plan for World Heritage, following a regional gathering of the World Heritage Committee.

Called the Action Plan for World Heritage in Mexico and Central America (PAMAC), 2018-2023, the new agreement focuses on seven countries – Mexico, Costa Rica, Panamá, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador.

According to Unesco's World Heritage Centre, PAMAC will serve as a key to successfully reach six expected results for each state.

These include:

Improved implementation of the Convention through effective national policies and actions of diffusion and training

Identification of properties in the sub-region of categories of heritage under-represented on the World Heritage List

Management of World Heritage properties in an inter-institutional and participative manner

Effective integration of sustainable tourism policies and strategies

Development and application of Environmental and Heritage Impact Assessments

Management of disaster risk prevention

The plan includes a capacity-building strategy and pilot projects programme, both of which will act as key tools to work towards the set out goals. During the implementation of the capacity building strategy phase, these participating nations will receive important support from the Regional Institute for World Heritage in Zacatecas, Mexico, under guidance from Unesco.