Budapest Declaration: The 2002 Budapest Declaration emphasized the need for a balance between conservation, sustainability, and development at World Heritage properties. This declaration, adopted at the 26th session of the World Heritage Committee in Budapest, further solidified the commitment to sustainability. It acknowledged the inherent tensions that can arise between preserving heritage, fostering development (especially for local communities), and ensuring long-term ecological and social viability. The Declaration called for finding harmonious and integrated solutions that address all three aspects.