Decision 45 COM 7A.36

Old Town of Ghadamès (Libya) (C 362)

The World Heritage Committee,

1. Having examined Document WHC/23/45.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 44 COM 7A.14 adopted at its extended 44th session (Fuzhou/online, 2021),
3. Commends the important efforts made by the State Party to mobilize partners and undertake activities for the conservation of the property and its Outstanding Universal Value (OUV), particularly those directed towards the implementation of corrective measures for the achievement of the Desired state of conservation for the removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger (DSOCR), as adopted by the Committee at its previous session, and requests the State Party to continue its efforts in this regard;
4. Encourages the State Party to finalize the development of a management plan for the property, including a risk preparedness plan, taking into account the recommendations of ICOMOS’ technical review;
5. Welcomes the ongoing capacity-building activities and also requests the State Party to keep the Committee informed about the progress in this regard, including the implementation of the Visitor Centre project at the Alaally building;
6. Also welcomes the elaboration and submission of the Minor Boundary Modification proposal, following consultations with the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies;
7. Notes with appreciation the invitation from the State Party for the joint World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS mission to be carried out as soon as conditions permit in order to assess the overall state of conservation of the property;
8. Further requests the State Party to regularly inform the Committee on the evolution of the situation at the property and any new measures undertaken to implement the corrective measures, as well as any future plans for major restoration or new construction projects that may affect the OUV of the property, in conformity with Paragraph 172 of the Operational Guidelines;
9. Continues to call for an increased mobilization of the international community to provide financial and technical support to the State Party, including through the UNESCO Heritage Emergency Fund, to implement the corrective measures that have been identified;
10. Requests furthermore the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre, by 1 February 2024, an updated report on the state of conservation of the property and the implementation of the above, for examination by the World Heritage Committee at its 46th session;
11. Decides to retain Old Town of Ghadamès (Libya) on the List of World Heritage in Danger.