Section 2: Object of Act The object of this Act is

(a) to ensure the protection of cultural and natural heritage resources and the environment; (b) to give effect to the 1972 Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage; (c) to give effect to the 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property; (d) to give effect to the 2003 Convention for the safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage; (e) to give effect to the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expression; (f) to strengthen the legal and regulatory framework for the conservation, preservation, protection and management of all cultural and natural heritage resources; (g) to strengthen and provide for the institutional structure for effective management of museums and monuments; including enhancing the capacity of the Department for effective governance; (h) to prohibit the illicit trafficking of artefacts; (i) to promote local content of cultural and natural heritage; (j) to provide for the progressive rehabilitation of heritage sites; (k) to promote regional and international cooperation; (l) to promote the collection and documentation of information concerning natural and cultural heritage; and (m) to promote and guide public private partnerships in the conservation and preservation of cultural and natural heritage.