The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7A,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15A.30, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Noting the comprehensive information on the state of conservation provided by the State Party,
4. Commends the State Party of Peru for the actions taken to protect and preserve the World Heritage property of Chan Chan Archaeological Zone, in particular the progress made with regard to reducing the water level at the property,
5. Requests the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre, by 1 February 2006, a report ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29 COM/7A.Add,2. Recalling Decision 28 COM 15A.31 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Referring to 171 EX/Decision 18, taken at the 171st session of the Executive Board of UNESCO (April 2005), notably “affirming that nothing, in the present decision, which aims at the safeguarding of the cultural heritage of the Old City of Jerusalem, shall in any way affect the relevant United Nations resolutions and decisions, in particular the relevant Security Council resolutions on the legal status of Jerusalem”,4. Reiterates ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev and the Draft Decision 29 COM 7B.a.Rev,
2. Recognizing the work being undertaken within the framework of the UN Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC), and the need for a proper coordination of such work with the activities under the Convention,
3. Takes note of the four petitions seeking to have Sagarmatha National Park (Nepal), Huascaran National Park (Peru), the Great Barrier Reef (Australia) and the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System (Belize) included on the List of World Heritage in Danger;
4. ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Having taken note of the serious threat posed by disasters on the conservation of World Heritage and of the very negative impact that disasters may have on perspectives for sustainable development and poverty eradication of communities living around affected World Heritage properties;
3. Strongly encourages the States Parties to the Convention to act swiftly with a view to integrate concern for heritage within their overall policies and operational mechanisms for disaster mitigation, and to develop ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15A.6, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Commends the State Party of United Republic of Tanzania for positive actions undertaken for the conservation and protection of the property; particularly in redressing tourism pressure, diversifying tourist activities, improving the livelihoods of the local pastoralists and moving to restructure the organization of the NCAA, introducing a new scheme of service and improving the management of the area;4. Requests the State Party to ...
Sites: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.2 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Regrets that the State Party of Cameroon has still not submitted a report on the state of conservation of the property, as requested by Decision 28 COM 15B.2, adopted at 28th session (Suzhou, 2004);4. Invites the State Party to sign the ministerial order necessary to the implementation of the management plan, and to communicate to the World Heritage Centre the details of the institution in charge of the protection and the ...
Sites: Dja Faunal Reserve
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.1 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Thanks the State Party of Niger for its decision to forego the construction of a dam and mining activities in the W National Park;4. Encourages Niger, Burkina Faso and Benin to finalise the proposal to extend the W Park into a transboundary property between the three countries.
Sites: W-Arly-Pendjari Complex
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.1 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Thanks the State Party of Niger for its decision to forego the construction of a dam and mining activities in the W National Park;4. Encourages Niger, Burkina Faso and Benin to finalise the proposal to extend the W Park into a transboundary property between the three countries.
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.7, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Takes note of the intention of the State Party of Mauritania to draw up a Development and Management Plan (DPM) for the Banc d'Arguin Park (PNBA), whilst inviting the authorities concerned to set up management tools, which will be effective in the long term and form part of an initiative more centred on the "programme" approach;4. Requests the State Party to complete, in coordination with the World Heritage Centre and all the ...
Sites: Banc d'Arguin National Park
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.8 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Commends the State Party of Oman for responding to its request and for submitting the management plan for the World Heritage property, as well as for its efforts to conserve the property and the recent progress reported;4. Notes the slow progress in establishing an effective management regime for the property and that the positive intent of the management plan is not being fulfilled due to lack of funding;5. Requests the State ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.9, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004);
3. Reiterates its grave concern on the impacts that the proposed construction of dams could have on the outstanding universal value and integrity of this World Heritage property and downstream communities, and considers that any dam construction within the World Heritage property would provide a case for inclusion of the property in the List of World Heritage in Danger;
4. Requests the World Heritage Centre and IUCN to ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Expresses its serious concern over the current situation at the Keoladeo National Park (KNP) resulting from inadequate release of water to maintain the wetland ecosystem of the property;3. Considers necessary that the required quantity of water is released to the KNP from the Panchana Dam between the months of July and September 2005, and regularly each year thereafter, and that essential repairs are made to the Ghana canal, which carries water from the Ajan Dam to the Park, to avoid water losses during such ...
Sites: Keoladeo National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 14B.5, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004);
3. Expresses its deep sympathy to the State Party of Indonesia and the people directly affected by the natural disaster for the loss of life and damage to infrastructure caused by the Indian Ocean tsunami of 26 December 2004 and subsequent earthquakes;
4. Encourages the World Heritage Centre and IUCN to assist the State Party in preparing the emergency action plan for the property as requested by the Committee at its 28th ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.12, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Thanks the Solomon Islands National Museum for its coordination and support of the visit to the property by the joint World Heritage Centre / IUCN mission to assess the state of conservation of East Rennell;
4. Commends the local communities for conserving the property during the civil unrest in the country;
5. Expresses its concerns regarding the lack of Government support to the property;
6. Requests that the State ...
Sites: East Rennell
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 27 COM 8C.11, adopted at its 27th session (UNESCO, 2003),3. Commends the State Party of Australia for its continued commitment to address the conservation concerns of the property and for providing a detailed report of ongoing and planned measures;4. Recommends that the State Party take all the necessary measures to further protect surrounding land and improve the buffer zone of the World Heritage property where the opportunity exists and consider adding the Purnululu Conservation ...
Sites: Purnululu National Park
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.10, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Regrets that the State Party of Indonesia did not respond to the specific issues requested;4. Requests the State Party to urgently submit to the World Heritage Centre, before 1 February 2006, a progress report on the achievements made to follow-up on the recommendations of 2004 IUCN mission, for examination by the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, ...
Sites: Lorentz National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.18, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Notes with satisfaction that the State Party of Philippines has begun plans and sought international assistance to organise a Sub-regional Workshop on Illegal Fishing in the Sulu Sea;
4. Urges the State Party to work with the World Heritage Centre and IUCN to further develop and refine these plans for the Workshop and submit a reformulated international assistance request so that the Chairperson of the Committee may ...
Sites: Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.19 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Noting that measures were taken by the authorities to mitigate the negative impacts of the road construction, including education and awareness-raising programmes; waste collection measures; tree planting; embankment and ditch system construction; planting of grass; maintenance of the naturally recovered vegetation; law enforcement and involvement of local people in forest protection,
4. Further noting that other ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.20 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Commends the States Parties of Poland and Belarus for the preliminary efforts undertaken in attaining joint co-management of the property and inclusive consultative processes;
4. Encourages both States Parties to continue the ongoing efforts on joint cross border initiatives;
5. Urges the States Parties of Belarus and Poland to adopt open participatory processes that involve all relevant stakeholders;
6. Requests ...
Sites: Białowieża Forest
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Commends the State Party of Canada for providing a report clarifying the status of the Cheviot Mine near Jasper National Park and beetle infestation throughout the mountain ranges of British Columbia;3. Welcomes the efforts by the State Party to enact mitigation measures against potential damage by the beetle infestation;4. Requests the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre by 1 February 2006, an updated report on the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, including the outcome of the legal process on ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev and the Draft Decision 29 COM 7B.17.Rev,2. Taking note of the report presented by IUCN during the 29th session (Durban, 2005) of the IUCN monitoring mission to the property which took place on 13 June 2005 with the effective support of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Hydro-Quebec, Quebec Parks and Parks Canada,3. Notes the following key findings of the mission:a) the drilling in the buffer zone of the property was clearly an error as a result of a lack of awareness of the existence of the buffer zone and ...
Sites: Miguasha National Park
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev;2. Recalling its Decision 24 COM I.21 adopted at its 24th session (Cairns, 2000);3. Notes with concern the information on the Bystroe Canal project located in the Ukrainian part of the transboundary UNESCO Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve (Romania/Ukraine) and its potential impact for the Danube Delta ecosystem, and the World Heritage property of the Danube Delta (Romania);4. Requests the authorities of Ukraine to fully respect the Convention, in particular Article 6.3 and not to take any action to threaten the ...
Sites: Danube Delta
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.22 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004);3. Commends the States Parties of the Russian Federation and Mongolia for their efforts in enhancing their co-operation in order to implement, as required by the Committee at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004) a plan to reduce sources of pollution in the Selenga River Basin;4. Notes with serious concern new information received on the construction of the Eastern Siberia – Pacific Ocean pipeline;5. Notes that the State Party of the ...
Sites: Lake Baikal
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.27 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Commends the State Party of the Russian Federation for its updated information on the range of threats to the property and efforts to address these following the recommendations of the mission;4. Welcomes the State Party’s confirmation that there will be no further boundary changes to Bystrinsky Natural Park to avoid future mining operations and reinforces its opposition to any future mining activity being considered within the ...
Sites: Volcanoes of Kamchatka
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev;2. Recalling its Decisions 9 COM, 15 COM and 20 COM adopted at its 9th (UNESCO, 1985), 15th (Carthage, 1991) and 20th (Merida, 1996) sessions respectively;3. Thanks the Director-General of UNESCO for immediately dispatching an international expert team to both the State Parties of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia and Montenegro to review the proposed Buk Bijela dam project;4. Notes with concern the results of the joint mission of UNESCO and IUCN to the property and the States Parties concerned and the detailed ...
Sites: Durmitor National Park
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev and having noted the conclusions of the Document WHC-05/29.COM/11A,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.122 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Commends the State Party of the United States of America for additional information provided following the removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2003 and for its continued efforts in addressing key conservation and management issues in the property;4. Requests the State Party to review the currency and relevance of the 1973 Master ...
Sites: Yellowstone National Park
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.21 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Notes with satisfaction that the State Party of Bulgaria provided progress reports on measures taken to address the recommendations of the joint 2004 World Heritage Centre/IUCN mission for examination by the Committee and that the management plan was finally approved in August 2004;4. Commends the State Party for its continued commitment to address the conservation concerns of the property, and for providing an updated map of ...
Sites: Pirin National Park
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.28 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Regrets that the State Party of Slovenia did not provide any reply to the Committee’s request for a copy of the Environmental Impact Assessment for the wind generator project;4. Urges the State Party to provide these documents as soon as possible and at the latest together with the Periodic Report (Section II) for Europe.
Sites: Škocjan Caves
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.27 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Thanks the State Party of Spain for its report and the submission of the extension of the boundaries; and4. Commends the State Party for the continued restoration efforts made in the framework of “Doñana 2005”;5. Requests the State Party to keep the Committee informed on a bi-annual basis on the state of conservation of the property, including the progress made in the restoration ...
Sites: Doñana National Park
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 27 COM 7B.22 adopted at its 27th session (UNESCO, 2003),3. Commends the State Party of the United Kingdom for its continued commitment to address the conservation concerns of the property and for providing an updated management plan for the property;4. Requests that the State Party continue to keep the World Heritage Centre and IUCN informed on the progress made in the implementation of the plan; and5. Further requests the State Party to provide a detailed report on the state of ...
Sites: Henderson Island
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 27 COM 7B.21 adopted at its 27th session (UNESCO, 2003),
3. Commends the State Party of the United Kingdom for the progress made in finalizing the management plan and for the initial steps taken in its implementation;
4. Expresses satisfaction that the key issues raised in the joint World Heritage Centre/IUCN mission of 2003 have been addressed as well as other conservation needs of the property;
5. Calls upon the State Party to expedite efforts to finalize the redevelopment of ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.32 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Expresses satisfaction with the progress made by the State Party of Brazil on the state of conservation of the World Heritage property and on the preservation of the values for which the property was inscribed; as well as with progress made in interagency cooperation and international cooperation with the Argentinean authorities;4. Commends the State Party for its co-operation with the surrounding communities noting that ...
Sites: Iguaçu National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Add and the Draft Decision 29 COM 7B.29.Rev, 29 COM 7B.29.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.31 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Notes with concern the on-going events in Galapagos and their potentially negative impact on the integrity of the Galapagos National Park and Marine Reserve;
4. Requests the State Party of Ecuador to ensure by 1 February 2007 the full application of the provisions of the Special Law for Galapagos of its attendant regulations, which set the legal framework under ...
Sites: Galápagos Islands
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.35, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Notes the detailed report provided by the State Party of Australia;4. Commends the State Party for the progress made in the conservation of the property and for the current efforts in improving tourism management in the Park;5. Requests the State Party to continue the efforts in mitigating the negative impact of Cane Toad on the ecosystem of the property and monitor the progress in this regard;6. Reiterates the request to the ...
Sites: Kakadu National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev and the Draft Decision 29 COM 7B.31.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.36, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Taking note of the information given by the State Party of France,
4. Notes with satisfaction that the Gavarnie Festival did not take place this year;
5. Thanks the State Party of France for its active search of an alternative solution for the Gavarnie Festival, in order to maintain the outstanding universal value of the property;
6. Requests the State Party of France to provide ...
Sites: Pyrénées - Mont Perdu
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.37, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, China 2004),3. Thanks the State Party of Greece for the report provided, concerning the immediate efforts to mitigate the fire which took place on 4 March 2004 at the Hilandry Monastery within Mount Athos;4. Congratulates the State Party for the rapid and carefully planned response to the fire damage;5. Requests the State Party to provide to the World Heritage Centre complementary detailed information on consolidation, cleaning ...
Sites: Mount Athos
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.38, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Takes note of the information provided by the State Party of Peru and the advances made in the elaboration of the Master Plan and invites the State Party to officially request technical support from UNESCO/ICOMOS/IUCN to assist in the task of national and regional authorities to engage in a participatory process to finalize the Master Plan, as well as the development of a Public Use Plan;4. Urges the Management Unit of the ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev and the Draft Decision 29 COM 7B.34.Rev,29 COM 7B.34.Rev, 2. Commends the scientific work being carried out by UNESCO in Aksum and encourages UNESCO and the State Party of Ethiopia to continue further scientific work with a view to the formulation of recommendations on the modalities of the re-erection of the obelisk;3. Applauds the cooperation between the States Parties of Ethiopia and Italy, leading to the return of the obelisk, which could enhance the value of Aksum;4. Welcomes and supports the tripartite ...
Sites: Aksum
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.39, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Acknowledges the receipt of a Status Report of Lamu Cultural Site, prepared by National Museums of Kenya, Lamu Town planning and Conservation Office;
4. Reiterates its request to the State Party of Kenya to initiate and develop a management plan for Lamu Old Town;
5. Recommends that the State Party implement and address the recommendations made by the Committee at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004), including the ...
Sites: Lamu Old Town
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Takes note of the results of the mission undertaken by the World Heritage Centre;
3. Congratulates the State Party of Mali for all the conservation activities undertaken since 1998 in order to improve the state of conservation of the property;
4. Requests the World Heritage Centre, ICOMOS and ICCROM to undertake, in collaboration with the State Party, a joint evaluation mission, in order to study alternative solutions to relieve urban development pressure in the property, and to submit recommendations ...
Sites: Old Towns of Djenné
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.42 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Expresses its concern over information concerning the grave threats of collapse that continue to endanger the buildings in the northern zone of the Island (William Ponty School, School of the Sisters, Pavillion of the Sisters and Annexes, Military Hospital, Guardian's Camp), as well as the lack of a solution to halt maritime erosion to the west of the property;4. Stresses the need to undertake urgent work in order to prevent ...
Sites: Island of Gorée
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling that, in accordance with Article 11, paragraph 4 of the Convention and paragraph 177 of its Operational Guidelines, a property can be considered in danger when major operations are necessary for its conservation,
3. Encourages the Senegalese authorities and the local authorities to continue to work together for the conservation and the presentation of the property, in particular by collaborating in creating a ‘heritage house';
4. Invites the State Party of Senegal to pursue its efforts for the ...
Sites: Island of Saint-Louis
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15A.40, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Commends the State Party of South Africa and the Robben Island Museum for starting the implementation of the recommendations of the joint ICOMOS/ICCROM/IUCN mission;
4. Takes note of the appointment of the Robben Island Museum Chief Executive Officer;
5. Encourages the State Party and the Robben Island Museum to continue the ongoing development of an integrated management plan and to submit it to the World Heritage ...
Sites: Robben Island
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 27 COM 8C.59, adopted at its 27th session (UNESCO, 2003),3. Commends the State Party of Zimbabwe for having prepared a detailed management plan in a short time frame as well as for having established a management committee;4. Encourages the State Party to implement the Management Plan 2005-2009 and to keep the World Heritage Centre informed about future developments.
Sites: Matobo Hills
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev and the Draft Decision 29 COM 7B.41.Rev,29 COM 7B.41.Rev, 2. Having noted the additional information presented by the World Heritage Centre,3. Recalling Decision 28 COM 14B.22 taken at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),4. Commends the State Party of Jordan for the steps taken towards the establishment of management and conservation plans for the property;5. Requests the State Party to provide the World Heritage Centre and ICOMOS, as soon as possible, with detailed information regarding the foreseen visitors ...
Sites: Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined the Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.47 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Commends the State Party of Egypt for the actions taken to rehabilitate the property by implementing conservation works on the historic buildings;4. Regrets that no progress has been made on the implementation of the recommendations made by the International Symposium held in Cairo in February 2002, and particularly to:a) designate Historic Cairo as a Special Planning District, with buffer zones, in accordance with the ...
Sites: Historic Cairo
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.46, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Commends the State Party of Morocco for the inscription of the property on the List of National Heritage and for having put into place institutional consultation and coordination mechanisms;4. Regrets that, despite the State Party's efforts, the state of conservation of the property has remained unchanged for the past years and further requests that the establishment, requested by the World Heritage Committee several times, of ...
Sites: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.43, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Commends the State Party of Algeria for having undertaken all of the actions for the safeguard of the Kasbah of Algiers, in particular the publication of the draft executive decree on the creation and delimitation of the protected sector and the elaboration of a conservation plan for the Kasbah of Algiers;4. Invites the State Party to submit an international assistance request so that an expert can be made available to the ...
Sites: Kasbah of Algiers
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.50 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Commends the commitment of the State Party of Egypt towards the improvement of the Pyramids area, and the abolition of the ring road link project which was penetrating the Giza plateau,
4. Regrets that no management plan for the entire property has yet been developed and provided to the World Heritage Centre as requested in previous decisions;
5. Encourages the State Party to develop such a management plan for the ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29 COM/7B.Rev and the Draft Decision 29 COM 7B.46.Rev,29 COM 7B.46.Rev, 2. Having noted the additional information presented by the World Heritage Centre,3. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15A.19 adopted at its 28th sessions (Suzhou, 2004),4. Urges the State Party of Oman to implement paragraphs 5 and 6 of Decision 28 COM 15A.19, concerning the organization of a stakeholders meeting and the revision of the project for the new market ;5. Requests the State Party to report, by 1 February 2006, on the completion and adoption of ...
Sites: Bahla Fort
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.45, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Regrets that, in spite of the efforts of the State Party of Morocco, the state of conservation of the Mellah Quarter and the North Wall has worsened, and that new projects having an irreversible impact on the authenticity of the property have been undertaken;
4. Invites the State Party to inform it, in accordance with paragraph 172 of the Operational Guidelines, about projects for the current transformation and new ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.53 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Commends the State Party of Bangladesh for the significant efforts made in addressing the conservation problems of the terracotta plaques,
4. Requests the State Party to pursue the efforts towards the strengthening of security at the property by the recruitment of five additional guards by the end of 2005 at the latest;
5. Urges the State Party to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment of the telephone tower on the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.54 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Congratulates the State Party of China for its efforts to protect the urban historic fabric of Beijing surrounding the Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties by defining an extended larger area as buffer zone of the property;
4. Requests the State Party to provide information concerning the plan to construct a new building within the courtyard of the Imperial Palace;
5. Recommends that a joint reactive ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev and WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Add,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.55 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Expresses its appreciation to the State Party of China for the actions taken to improve the state of conservation of the property and for inviting a joint World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS reactive monitoring mission to the property;
4. Requests the State Party to take into consideration the findings and recommendations of the joint World Heritage Centre / ICOMOS monitoring missions;
5. Recommends ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 14B.26, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Commends the State Party of India for the positive initiatives taken to strengthen the conservation of the property since its inscription on the World Heritage List in 2004;4. Requests the State Party to establish the following:a) a site-management entity with full management authority for decisionmaking on property, answerable to the Archaeological Survey of India, and provided with all the necessary financial support and ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined the Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.57 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Congratulates the State Party of India for the extensive efforts involved in putting together documents for the management plan of the property and organizing the joint World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS mission of April 2005;
4. Requests the State Party to:
a) adopt the provisions of the Site Management Plan of April 2005 within the Bodhgaya Development Plan being prepared by the Bihar State Government, including those ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.59 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Congratulates the State Party of Indonesia for its efforts in addressing the recommendations of the joint 2003 UNESCO/ICOMOS mission and for the work undertaken to maintain the World Heritage value of the property despite the difficult socio-economic situation faced by the local community;4. Notes, however, that the report submitted by the State Party did not address most of the specific concerns raised by the World Heritage ...
Sites: Borobudur Temple Compounds
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev and the Draft Decision 29 COM 7B.54.Rev,29 COM 7B.54.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.63 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Having taken note of the fact no final decision has yet been taken by the Esfahan Justice Department concerning the reduction of the height of the Jahan-Nama multifunctional complex,4. Having taken note, furthermore, of the intention expressed by the State Party of the Islamic Republic of Iran to comply with the past recommendations of the World Heritage Committee in this ...
Sites: Meidan Emam, Esfahan
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.66, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Reiterating its serious concern about the lack of significant progress in addressing the recommendations of the joint World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS Mission of 2004 to reverse the negative impact of the new Maya Devi Temple on the integrity and authenticity of the property,4. Requests the World Heritage Centre and ICOMOS to carry out a new joint mission to the property to define, in close consultation with the responsible ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Expressing its deepest sympathies to the authorities of Sri Lanka and the victims of the tsunami of 26 December 2004,3. Highly commends the State Party of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka ICOMOS Committee for the commitment shown towards the preservation of its cultural heritage at a time of national crisis;4. Encourages the international community to contribute to the rehabilitation of the World Heritage property of the Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications and of the cultural heritage of the country in ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Expressing its deep concern about the on-going large-scale restoration and urban landscaping programme at the Shakhi-Zindah ensemble, which appear to be severely affecting the integrity and authenticity of the World Heritage property;
3. Requests the State Party of Uzbekistan immediately to stop the on-going works at Shaki-Zindah;
4. Also requests the State Party to provide to the World Heritage Centre a complete documentation on the works being planned, in accordance to the provisions of the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.61 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Having taken note of the socio-economic reasons that justified the upgrading of the road infrastructure around the Citadel of Hué,
4. Congratulates the State Party of Vietnam for its efforts to mitigate the negative impact of these roads on the heritage values of the property and to deal with the serious issue of the illegal constructions encroaching upon the property;
5. Notes, on the other hand, the intention ...
Sites: Complex of Hué Monuments
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.58 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Commends the State Party of India for the steps it has taken in response to the Committee's requests;
4. Encourages the State Party, in consultation with the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies, to continue its efforts towards the establishment of an integrated Management plan for World Heritage properties of the Agra district, with the full and direct involvement of all stakeholders, in view of a possible ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.60 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Recognizing the importance of the territorial dimension of heritage conservation and heritage-based development, as developed in the Scheme for Coherent Territorial Development (SCOT), notably to mitigate the development pressure on the World Heritage property,4. Reiterating, however, its concern over the capacity of the national and local authorities to continue enforcement measures for heritage protection in a sustainable ...
Sites: Town of Luang Prabang
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.67 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Congratulates the State Party of Turkmenistan on the efforts made in terms of reinforcement of the legal protection, elaboration of a management plan and coordination of activities undertaken by different international teams;
4. Encourages the State Party to consider applying for International Assistance under the World Heritage Fund for the organization of training activities;
5. Requests the State Party to regularly ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.68 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Congratulates the State Party of Uzbekistan for the advances made in the management and protection of the property;4. Notes, however, that a real management plan for the property would still need to be prepared, based on the principles set out in the Operational Guidelines;5. Requests the State Party, with assistance from the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies, to develop a comprehensive Management Plan specifically ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.82 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Noting with concern the results of the joint UNESCO/ICOMOS mission and the trend towards ongoing alterations to historic buildings and new constructions,4. Requests the State Party of Austria to reconsider a number of building projects in the core and the buffer-zone of the property as indicated by the joint UNESCO/ICOMOS mission;5. Urges the State Party and the concerned authorities to implement the mission's ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.69, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Urges the State Party of Georgia to define core and buffer zones of the property;
4. Expresses its serious concern over the state of conservation of this property and urges the State Party to take urgent and appropriate measures;
5. Encourages the State Party to implement the Master Plan developed by UNESCO and UNDP in 2003;
6. Recalls the importance of cooperation between the State Party and stakeholders for the ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined the Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.73, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Takes note of the results of the joint UNESCO/ICOMOS mission in September 2004;4. Requests the State Party of Italy to further clarify and define the core and buffer zones of the property;5. Encourages the State Party to complete the management plan to be submitted to the World Heritage Centre;6. Further encourages the State Party to follow up on the recommendations of the mission, in consultation with the World Heritage ...
Sites: Rock Drawings in Valcamonica
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.91, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Thanks the State Party of Italy for the submission of a detailed technical report;4. Acknowledges the efforts by the State Party to amend the initial Highway construction project;5. Takes note of the results of the joint UNESCO/ICOMOS mission to the property;6. Requests the State Party to ensure that the management and conservation plan of the area is being finalized by early 2006;7. Further requests the State Party to take ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined the Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev and the Draft Decision 29 COM 7B.67.Rev,29 COM 7B.67.Rev, 2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.75, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Warmly commends both States Parties of Lithuania and the Russian Federation for establishing an agreement by the deadline of 1 February 2005 to perform a joint post-project Environmental Impact Assessment for the D-6 oil platform and pipeline, together with other activities related to bilateral cooperation for safeguarding the property, and therefore avoiding the ...
Sites: Curonian Spit
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined the Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.93, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Notes with solemnity that the year 2005 is the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau;4. Welcomes the establishment of the Steering Committee and the Planning Team for the preparation of the management plan; but nevertheless5. Strongly encourages the State Party of Poland to continue its efforts in the preparation of the management plan for the deadline of January 2006, and to ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.97, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Thanks the State Party of Spain for having submitted an updated report on the state of conservation of the property;
4. Regrets that the municipality allowed the construction of a building whose height and volume alter the historic architectural values of the square;
5. Recalls the importance of fully respecting paragraph 173 c) of the Operational Guidelines;
6. Also regrets that the concerned authorities did not ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.80 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Noting with appreciation the conservation efforts made by the national authorities and the Greater Istanbul municipality and the district municipalities, as presented in the report submitted by the State Party of Turkey, notably in approving the conservation plan for the Historic Peninsula, initiation of the seismic master plan and the financial allocation for heritage conservation of Istanbul, as well as the progress in the ...
Sites: Historic Areas of Istanbul
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.36 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Thanks the State Party of Andorra for having submitted a comprehensive update as requested;4. Notes that the legal protection has been addressed through a decree which ensures the protection of both natural and cultural values of the Valley, and that the decree is to be adopted in June 2005;5. Requests the State Party to inform the World Heritage Centre about the implementation of the management plan and on the adoption of the ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.81 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Thanks the State Party of Austria for having submitted the updated report and details of the preparation of a management plan for the World Heritage property;4. Notes with appreciation that a consultation process between the State Party and ICOMOS has been started for the train station project, and encourages the State Party to further cooperate in the case of other urban development projects,5. Notes with concern, however, ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Thanks the State Party of Austria for having provided updated information on the state of the planning process for the area of Meidling;3. Noting with concern that another high-rise building project is likely to affect the World Heritage property in Vienna,4. Encourages the State Party to improve specific legislation so as to ensure appropriate legal protection of the historic urban fabric and structure including its visual integrity;5. Recalls the importance of taking into account the recommendations of the ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.85 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Thanks the State Party of Canada for having submitted a comprehensive Periodic Report on the property;4. Encourages the State Party to consider re-submitting a proposal for an extension of the property and to keep the World Heritage Centre informed on any progress made in this regard.
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.93, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Encourages the State Party of Georgia to take appropriate measures, including seeking of funds, to address conservation issues identified in the state of conservation report;
4. Requests the State Party to provide the World Heritage Centre by 1 February 2007 with an updated report for examination by the Committee at its 31st session ...
Sites: Gelati Monastery
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Regretting the fire damage at the Duchess Anna Amalia Library, part of the Classical Weimar World Heritage property and the loss of the extraordinary collection of literature, which is partly included in the register "Memory of the World",3. Notes with appreciation the considerable immediate assistance provided to the property;4. Encourages the State Party of Germany to continue its support to the restoration of the Library and to ensure appropriate risk prevention at the World Heritage property;5. Requests ...
Sites: Classical Weimar
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.43, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Thanks the State Party of Italy for the timely submission of the Management Plan;4. Commends the State Party for submission of the revised maps of the property inscribed on the World Heritage List;5. Requests the State Party to provide to the World Heritage Centre by 1 February 2006 with:a) complementary detailed information on visitor management, presented on detailed maps; andb) photographic ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.74, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Acknowledging with appreciation the information provided by the Latvian authorities on the progress in the preservation and development plan as well as the overall planning arrangements and international cooperation in the development of a planning strategy,4. Encourages the State Party of Latvia to finalize and implement the preservation and development plan for the Historic Centre of Riga, in close cooperation with the City ...
Sites: Historic Centre of Riga
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Noting with concern the information provided concerning the project for the construction of high-rise buildings located in the vicinity of the Old Town of Vilnius which will have a considerable visual impact on the property,
3. Regrets the demolition of the wooden heritage located in these construction areas which although not part of the World Heritage designated area, nevertheless form part of the cultural heritage of Vilnius,
4. Strongly urges the State Party of Lithuania to revise these projects to ...
Sites: Vilnius Historic Centre
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.76, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Thanks the State Party of Malta for the reports provided concerning the conservation of the World Heritage property and on the project for a Heritage Park,
4. Congratulates the State Party on the considerable progress that has been made over the past year in the complex process of drafting a Management Plan for six properties;
5. Requests the State Party to provide to the World Heritage Centre complementary information ...
Sites: Megalithic Temples of Malta
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.77, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Congratulates the State Party of Portugal for having submitted a comprehensive management plan including a detailed action plan, financing and coordination mechanisms for the World Heritage property;4. Requests the State Party to ensure that monitoring and evaluation indicators are put in place, and to better harmonize the aims of the action plan with the management plan (Phases I and II), as well as to foresee resources for ...
Sites: Cultural Landscape of Sintra
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.94, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Regrets that the State Party of Romania did not submit a state of conservation report and notes that a report on the property is due with Section II of the European Periodic Reporting to be examined in 2006;4. Also requests the State Party to provide the World Heritage Centre by 1 February 2007 with an updated report in order for the World Heritagewith an updated report in order for the World Heritage Committee to examine the ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.95, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Thanks the State Party of the Russian Federation for the progress report on the organisation of the restoration works of the Church of the Transfiguration and the continuing efforts to improve the state of conservation of the property,4. Regrets that the State Party did not provide a detailed report, as requested by the World Heritage Committee, on the progress of the actual conservation works, detailed budget and funding ...
Sites: Kizhi Pogost
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 14B.78, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Thanks the State Party of Serbia and Montenegro for the reports provided, concerning the progress in drafting of the management plan for the property initiated in 2003, and the concerns about the building of the "Verige" Bridge near the entrance to the Bay of Kotor;4. Requests the State Party to provide the World Heritage Centre by 1 February 2006 with complementary detailed information on the Management Plan drafting and with ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.79, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Thanks the State Party of Spain for having submitted the updated report on the project of the Yesa Dam;
4. Regrets, however, that the documents have only been provided in Spanish, and not in one of the working languages of the Convention (English or French),
5. Requests the State Party to report to the Committee, in conformity with the Operational Guidelines (paragraph 172) if any changes are made to the project as it ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.98, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Thanks the State Party of Spain for having submitted an updated report on the state of conservation of the property;4. Regrets that the State Party did not provide the integrated management plan for the property as requested;5. Requests the State Party to improve and implement specific legislation so as to ensure appropriate legal protection of the historic urban fabric and structure on a national level;6. Also requests that ...
Sites: Old City of Salamanca
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined the Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.100, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Commends the State Party of Ukraine for taking measures to improve the management structure and planning process and encourages it to continue their efforts;
4. Encourages the State Party to complete the revision of the Master Plan for the World Heritage property and notes that a report on the property is due under Section II of the Periodic Report for Europe;
5. Requests the State Party to provide the World ...
29 COM 7B.88
Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.102, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Expresses its concerns on the fact that no progress in resolving the controversy over the "A303 Stonehenge Improvement" scheme has been made;4. Takes note of the planning application for the visitor centre;5. Requests once again that the Inspector's Report of the A303 Stonehenge Improvement Inquiry be provided to the World Heritage Centre upon publication;6. Requests the State Party of the United Kingdom to provide the World ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.103, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Takes note with regret that the requested in-depth study on the possible impact of development projects in the immediate vicinity of the property has not yet been submitted to the World Heritage Centre;4. Recalls the commitment of the State Party of the United Kingdom at the time of the inscription of the property in the World Heritage List, to enforce policies aiming at protecting the environment of the Tower and to apply ...
Sites: Tower of London
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev and the Draft Decision 29 COM 7B.90.Rev,29 COM 7B.90.Rev, 2. Recalling its Decision 27 COM 7B.93, adopted at its 27th Session (UNESCO, 2003),3. Takes note of the decision of the State Party of Honduras to cease operations at the airstrip of La Estanzuela and to create a reserved air space over the archaeological Park of Copan;4. Encourages the State Party to reconsider the plans for the Rio Amarillo airport facility construction in view of the archaeological importance of the Copan Valley, with a view to its ...
Sites: Maya Site of Copan
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Taking note of the joint UNESCO/ICOMOS Reactive Monitoring mission report, including its conclusions and recommendations,
3. Regretting that the construction of the Wal-Mart Commercial Centre was allowed without the World Heritage Centre being informed,
4. Further regretting that the symbolic value of the property was not considered by the local and national authorities before allowing such a construction to be made,
5. Urgently requests the State Party of Mexico to proceed with the development and ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29 COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decisions 27 COM 7B.102 and 28 COM 15B.106,
3. Takes note of the report of the second joint UNESCO/ICOMOS reactive monitoring mission;
4. Commends the State Party of Venezuela for having committed itself at the highest level to address the issues of concern expressed in the 2002 mission report and in the subsequent decisions of the Committee, particularly through the creation of a Presidential Commission for the Protection of Coro, the Port of La Vela and their Areas of Influence;
5. ...
Sites: Coro and its Port
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.113 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Regrets that no information has been provided by the State Party of the Dominican Republic, as requested in the abovementionned Decision;4. Reiterates its request to the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre by 1 February 2006 a report on the state of conservation of the property, for examination by the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.118 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Taking note of the information transmitted by the State Party of Panama on the progress in the restoration project "Proyecto Piloto de Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo",
4. Reiterates its invitation to the State Party to submit a request for international assistance of the World Heritage Fund to support in particular the development of management policies for the World Heritage property;
5. Requests the State Party to ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.104 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Taking note of the information provided by the State Party,
4. Urges the State Party of Peru to develop a management plan for the property of Chavín, including La Banda, which should include statutory provisions for archaeological evaluation of all areas in and around the World Heritage property in advance of any form of intervention;
5. Requests the State Party to send an outline of a management plan to the ...
Sites: Chavin (Archaeological Site)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.119 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Takes note of the information provided and congratulates the State Party of Peru on the efforts made in the elaboration of the draft Master Plan for the City of Cuzco and the management plan for the archaeological site of Saqsaywama,4. Urges the State Party to finalize the procedure for, and start implementation of the Master Plan for the City of Cuzco;5. Requests the State Party to keep the Committee informed on the progress ...
Sites: City of Cuzco
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.121, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Takes note of the finalization of the outline programme for Emergencies and Disaster Reduction, and regrets that no information was provided on the demolition of the immovable heritage in 2003 in the Historic Centre of Arequipa, as requested at its 28th session,4. Encourages the State Party of Peru to implement the Emergencies and Disaster Reduction Plan at the soonest;5. Requests the State Party to submit to the World ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Taking note of the information provided by the State Party of Peru,
3. Requests the State Party to take the appropriate measures to halt the uncontrolled use of, and resulting damages to, the protected area, including continued vehicular traffic through the geoglyphs and dumping of solid waste;
4. Also requests the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre by 1 February 2006 a detailed report on the systematic monitoring measures and activities implemented by the Multisectorial Commission, for ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.105 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Requests the State Party of Uruguay to keep the World Heritage Centre informed of the progress in the revision of the hotel-casino project and the preparation of the management plan for the World Heritage property.
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling Decision 7 EXT.COM 4B.1, adopted at its 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004), which invited the Director of the World Heritage Centre, in consultation with the Advisory Bodies, to submit at its 29th session proposals on ways and means of optimizing the interrelation between the results of the periodic reporting cycles and the conclusions derived from the state of conservation reports – in particular in order to ensure consistency and a better conservation of the properties,
3. Noting that ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29 COM/7B.Rev,2. Regrets that the State Party of Morocco did not inform the Committee, as is stipulated in paragraph 172 of the Operational Guidelines, of the major building projects undertaken on the site of Volubilis and of the destruction of the existing infrastructures ;3. Expresses its concern over the scope and volume of the new buildings, as well as the visual impact of these developments that threaten to modify the surrounding landscape, as well as the approach and the understanding of visitors;4. Urges the State ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Add,2. Takes note of the findings of the ICOMOS mission to the property;3. Endorses the opinion of the State Party of Czech Republic to remove the revolving theatre from its present location within the Castle gardens and recommends to involve garden archaeologists for such removal, and rehabilitate the garden area affected as well as the Bellaria Summerhouse in accordance with the conservation standards outlined in the draft conceptual plan;4. Further recommends the State Party to ensure that the design of the ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Recalling Decision 28 COM 15B.48, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),2. Having noted the information received by the World Heritage Centre concerning alleged threats to the archaeological remains of Tyre,3. Requests ICOMOS, in close consultation with the State Party of Lebanon and the World Heritage Centre, to undertake a reactive monitoring mission to the property in order to assess the impact of foreseen or on-going projects, to determine the overall state of conservation of the property and to submit a report for examination by the Committee at ...
Sites: Tyre
The World Heritage Committee,1. Decides to examine at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006) the state of conservation reports of the following World Heritage properties inscribed in the List of the 100 most endangered sites of the World Monuments Watch:a) Ancient Ksours of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata (Mauritania);b) Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco (Mexico);c) Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct (Spain); andd) Historical monuments of Thatta (Pakistan).
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/7A and WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev, 2. Wishing to motivate and assist State Parties to get properties removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger,3. Encouraging greater international cooperation among States Parties in order to reduce the number of properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger,4. Wishing to improve the consistency and effectiveness of state of conservation reports both with respect to properties on the World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger,5. Reiterates that reports of ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/8A,2. Recalling its Decisions 28 COM 14A and 7 EXT.COM 4A, respectively adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004) and at its 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004),3. Takes note of the Tentative Lists presented in Annexes 2 and 3 of such document.
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/8B,2. Approves the proposed name change to the City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta (Georgia) as proposed by the Georgian authorities. The name of the property becomes Historical Monuments of Mtskheta in English and Monuments historiques de Mtskheta in French.
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/8B,2. Approves the proposed name change to The Frankincense Trail as proposed by the Oman authorities. The name of the property becomes The Land of Frankincense in English and La terre de l'encens in French.
Sites: Land of Frankincense
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2. Takes note that the following States Parties had requested that their nominations not be examined at the 29th session of the Committee (Durban, 2005):
Issyk Kul (Kyrgyzstan)
Solovetsky Islands with the adjacent water area (Russian Federation)
Cistercian Abbey in Krzeszów (Grüssau in Schlesien) (Poland)
Sri Harimandir Sahib (India)
Makhteshim Country (Israel)
Serranía de Chiribiquete Natural National Park (Colombia)
Trans Border Rainforest Heritage of Borneo (Indonesia / Malaysia)
Glarus Overthrust ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC- 05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.2,2. Inscribes Vredefort Dome (South Africa), on the World Heritage List on the basis of natural criterion (i) :Criterion (i): Vredefort Dome is the oldest, largest, and most deeply eroded complex meteorite impact structure in the world. It is the site of the world's greatest single, known energy release event. It contains high quality and accessible geological (outcrop) sites which demonstrate a range of geological evidences of a complex meteorite impact structure. ...
Sites: Vredefort Dome
29 COM 8B.5
Nominations of Natural Properties to the World Heritage List [Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley)]
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC- 05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.2,2. Inscribes Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley) (Egypt) on the World Heritage List on the basis of natural criterion (i):Criterion (i): Wadi Al-Hitan is the most important site in the world to demonstrate one of the iconic changes that make up the record of life on Earth: the evolution of the whales. It portrays vividly their form and mode of life during their transition from land animals to a marine existence. It exceeds the values of other comparable sites in terms of ...
Sites: Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.2,2. Inscribes Shiretoko (Japan) on the World Heritage List on the basis of natural criteria (ii) and (iv):Criterion (ii): Shiretoko provides an outstanding example of the interaction of marine and terrestrial ecosystems as well as extraordinary ecosystem productivity, largely influenced by the formation of seasonal sea ice at the lowest latitude in the northern hemisphere.Criterion (iv): Shiretoko has particular importance for a number of marine and terrestrial ...
Sites: Shiretoko
29 COM 8B.7
Nominations of Natural Properties to the World Heritage List (West Norwegian Fjords - Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.2,2. Inscribes the West Norwegian Fjords - Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord (Norway) on the World Heritage List on the basis of natural criteria (i) and (iii):Criterion (i): The West Norwegian Fjords are classic, superbly developed fjords, considered as the type locality for fjord landscapes in the world. They are comparable in scale and quality to other existing fjords on the World Heritage List and are distinguished by the climate and geological setting. The property ...
This nomination was withdrawn at the request of the concerned State Party (Decision 29 COM 8B.3).
Sites: Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona
29 COM 8B.9
Nominations of Natural Properties to the World Heritage List (Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.2, 2. Inscribes the Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California (Mexico) on the World Heritage List on the basis of natural criteria (ii), (iii) and (iv):Criterion (ii): The property ranks higher than other marine and insular World Heritage properties as it represents a unique example in which, in a very short distance, there are simultaneously "bridge islands" (populated by land in ocean level decline during glaciations) and oceanic islands ...
29 COM 8B.10
Nominations of Natural Properties to the World Heritage List (Mbaracayu Forest Nature Reserve )
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.2,2. Decides not to inscribe Mbaracayu Forest Nature Reserve (Paraguay) on the World Heritage List on the basis of natural criteria;3. Commends the State Party of Paraguay, and in particular the Bertoni Foundation, for its innovative management and protection efforts at the property, as an example to follow in achieving the effective and professional management of protected areas in the Latin America region;4. Encourages the State Party, in consultation with the ...
29 COM 8B.11
Nominations of Natural Properties to the World Heritage List (Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex )
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.2,2. Inscribes Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex (Thailand) on the World Heritage List on the basis of natural criterion (iv):Criterion (iv): The Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex (DPKY-FC) contains more than 800 fauna species, including 112 species of mammals, 392 species of birds and 200 reptiles and amphibians. It is internationally important for the conservation of globally threatened and endangered mammal, bird and reptile species that are recognised as ...
This nomination was withdrawn at the request of the concerned State Party (Decision 29 COM 8B.3).
29 COM 8B.13
Nominations of Natural Properties to the World Heritage List (Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection )
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.2,2. Recalling Decision 28COM/14B.10 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Commends the State Party of Panama, and the NGOs supporting conservation efforts in Coiba National Park, for their excellent response to address the key issues requested by the Committee at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004), in particular for the adoption of National Law No. 44 which established Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection;4. Inscribes Coiba National ...
29 COM 8B.14
Nominations of Natural Properties to the World Heritage List (Nanda Devi National Park )
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.2,2. Approves the extension of Nanda Devi National Park (India) to include the Valley of Flowers National Park, India, on the basis of the existing natural criteria (iii) and (iv):Criterion (iii): The Valley of Flowers is an outstandingly beautiful highaltitude Himalayan valley that has been acknowledged as such by renowned mountaineers and botanists in literature for over a century and in Hindu mythology for much longer. Its ‘gentle' landscape, breath-takingly ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.2,
2. Decides to modify the boundaries of Durmitor National Park (Serbia and Montenegro) to be in line with the boundaries of the National Park approved by the State Party in 1997, thus excluding the town of Zabljak from the property. The World Heritage property, therefore, in line with the current boundaries of the National Park, comprises an area of 34,000 ha;
3. Requests the State Party of Serbia and Montenegro to submit a topographical map of the entire ...
Sites: Durmitor National Park
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.2,2. Decides to extend Doñana National Park (Spain) to bring the boundaries of the World Heritage property in line with the extended National Park; thus the total area of the World Heritage property will be 54,251.7 ha;3. Commends the State Party of Spain for its efforts to enhance the protection and management of the ...
Sites: Doñana National Park
29 COM 8B.17
Nominations of Natural Properties to the World Heritage List (Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC- 05/29.COM/8B.Add 2, WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.2,2. Refers back to the State Party of Gabon the nomination of the Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda (Gabon) to the World Heritage List, on the basis of natural values, in order to allow the State Party to provide an improved comparative analysis that demonstrates the outstanding universal value of the property, considering other protected areas in Gabon and the region, and in relation to detailed inventories of fauna and ...
29 COM 8B.18
Nominations of Natural Properties to the World Heritage List (Ecosystem and Cultural Landscape of the Minkébé Massif)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC- 05/29.COM/8B.Add 2, WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.2,2. Refers back to the State Party of Gabon the nomination of the Ecosystem and Cultural Landscape of the Minkébé Massif (Gabon) to the World Heritage List on the basis of its natural values to allow the State Party to:a) better document the natural values of this property;b) clarify the status and potential impacts of proposed mining activities adjacent to the property, specifically in relation to the potential exploitation of iron deposits ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Recalling Decision 28 COM 14B.19 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Inscribes St Kilda (United Kingdom) on the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (iii) and (v):Criterion (iii): St. Kilda bears exceptional testimony to over two millennia of human occupation in extreme conditions.Criterion (v): The cultural landscape of St. Kilda is an outstanding example of land use resulting from a type of subsistence economy based on the products ...
Sites: St Kilda
This nomination was withdrawn at the request of the concerned State Party (Decision 29 COM 8B.3).
29 COM 8B.21
Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (Harar Jugol, the Fortified Historical Town)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Refers back to the State Party of Ethiopia the examination of the nomination of Harar Jugol, the fortified historical town (Ethiopia) to the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural values (ii), (iv) and (v) to allow the State Party to supply further detailed information on:a) the Revision of the Master Plan to include consideration of the proposed ring road and the development of new housing in order to ensure that conservation and preservation are fully ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Refers the nomination of Chongoni Rock Art Area (Malawi) back to the State Party to allow it to put in place legal protection for all the shelters through their designation as national monuments;3. Congratulates the State Party of Malawi on its efforts in the preparation of the nomination, and encourages the State Party to continue its work to protect the outstanding universal value of the property;4. Requests the State Party to:a) augment the Management Plan to ...
Sites: Chongoni Rock-Art Area
29 COM 8B.23
Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove )
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove (Nigeria) on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (ii), (iii) and (vi):Criterion (ii): The development of the movement of New Sacred Artists and the absorption of Suzanne Wenger, an Austrian artist, into the Yoruba community have proved to be a fertile exchange of ideas that revived the sacred Osun Grove ;Criterion (iii): The Osun Sacred Grove is the largest and perhaps the only remaining example of a once ...
Sites: Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1, 2. Recalling Decision 28 COM 14B.57, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Refers back to the State Party of the United Republic of Tanzania the examination of the nomination of Kondoa Rock Art Sites (United Republic of Tanzania) to the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural values to allow the State Party to address the following as a basis for a revised nomination:a) the preparation of a site record system for the site based on known surveys and ...
Sites: Kondoa Rock-Art Sites
29 COM 8B.25
Extension of Properties Inscribed on the World Heritage List (Fossil Hominid Sites of Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai, and Environs)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Approves the extension of the Fossil Hominid Sites of Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai, and Environs (South Africa) to include Makapan Valley and Taung Skull Fossil Site, on the basis of the existing criteria (iii) and (vi).3. Notes that the State Party of South Africa is in the process of finalizing the new name for the serial ...
29 COM 8B.26
Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (Qal'at al-Bahrain Archaeological Site)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes Qal'at al-Bahrain Archaeological Site (Bahrain) on the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (ii), (iii) and (iv):Criterion (ii): Being an important port city, where people and traditions from different parts of the then known world met, lived and practiced their commercial activities, makes the place a real meeting point of cultures - all reflected in its architecture and development. Being in addition, invaded and occupied for long ...
29 COM 8B.27
Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (Azougui, Oasis and Almoravid Capital)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Defers the examination of the nomination of Azougui, Oasis and Almoravid Capital (Mauritania) to the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural values to allow the State Party to:a) submit again a substantially revised nomination in order to make it part of a wider nomination; andb) provide further detailed information on:c) the justification of the outstanding universal study of the property;d) the existence of a detailed and complete management plan;e) a ...
29 COM 8B.28
Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (The Historic Centre of Macao )
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes the Historic Monuments of Macao (China) on the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (ii), (iii), (iv) and (vi):Criterion (ii): The strategic location of Macao on the Chinese territory, and the special relationship established between the Chinese and Portuguese authorities favoured an important interchange of human values in the various fields of culture, sciences, technology, art and architecture over several centuries.Criterion (iii): ...
Sites: Historic Centre of Macao
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes Soltaniyeh (Islamic Republic of Iran) on the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (ii), (iii) and (iv):Criterion (ii): The Mausoleum of Oljaytu forms an essential link in the development of the Islamic architecture in central and western Asia, from the classical Seljuk phase into the Timurid period. This is particularly relevant to the double-shell structure and the elaborate use of materials and themes in the decoration.Criterion ...
Sites: Soltaniyeh
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes Kunya-Urgench (Turkmenistan) on the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (ii) and (iii):Criterion (ii): The tradition of architecture expressed in the design and craftsmanship of Kunya-Urgench has been influential in the wider region to the south and southwest i.e. in Iran and Afghanistan, and later in the architecture of the Mogul Empire (India, 16th century).Criterion (iii): Kunya-Urgench provides an exceptional testimony to a ...
Sites: Kunya-Urgench
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,
2. Approves the extension of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (India) to include Nilgiri Mountain Railway, on the basis of the cultural criteria (ii) and (iv) and renames the extended property as Mountain Railways of India;
Criterion (ii): The mountain railways of India are outstanding examples of the interchange of values on developments in technology, and the impact of innovative transportation system on the social and economic development of a multicultural ...
Sites: Mountain Railways of India
29 COM 8B.32
Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (Gnishikadzor Area Cultural Landscape )
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Decides not to inscribe Gnishikadzor Area Cultural Landscape (Armenia) on the World Heritage List, in its present form;3. Encourages the State Party of Armenia to try and find ways to identify, record and if possible stabilise and restore the remarkable collection of lantern-roofed houses (glkhatuns), as exemplars of a type once widespread in the Caucasus and which have persisted for over two ...
29 COM 8B.33
Withdrawal of nomination (Historic Centre of Innsbruck with Schloss Ambras and Nordkette/Karwendel Alpine Park)
This nomination was withdrawn at the request of the concerned State Party (Decision 29 COM 8B.3)
29 COM 8B.34
Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at Nesvizh)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes the Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at Nesvizh (Belarus) on the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (ii), (iv) and (vi):Criterion (ii): The architectural, residential and cultural complex of the Radziwill family at Nesvizh was the cradle for inoculation of new concepts based on the synthesis of the Western traditions, leading to the establishment of a new architectural school in Central ...
29 COM 8B.35
Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (the Struve Geodetic Arc )
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,
2. Inscribes the Struve Geodetic Arc (Belarus / Estonia / Finland / Latvia / Lithuania / Norway / Republic of Moldova / Russian Federation / Sweden / Ukraine) on the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (ii), (iv) and (vi):
Criterion (ii): The first accurate measuring of a long segment of a meridian, helping in the establishment of the exact size and shape of the world exhibits an important step in the development of earth sciences. It is also ...
Sites: Struve Geodetic Arc
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes the Plantin-Moretus Museum (Belgium) provided that its title is changed to: "Plantin-Moretus House-Workshops-Museum Complex", on the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (ii), (iii), (iv) and (vi):Criterion (ii): Through the publications of the Officina Plantiniana, the Plantin-Moretus complex is a testimony to the major role played by this important centre of 16th century European humanism in the development of science and ...
29 COM 8B.37
Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (Třeboň Fishpond Heritage)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Recalling Decision 28 COM 14 B.57 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Defers the examination of the nomination of Třeboň Fishpond Heritage (Czech Republic) to the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural values, to allow the State Party to consider whether a revised nomination could be submitted which covers more of the 15th and 16th century network of ...
29 COM 8B.38
Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (Le Havre, the City Rebuilt by Auguste Perret )
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes Le Havre, the City rebuilt by Auguste Perret (France) on the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (ii) and (iv):Criterion (ii): The post-war reconstruction plan of Le Havre is an outstanding example and a landmark of the integration of urban planning traditions and a pioneer implementation of modern developments in architecture, technology, and town-planning.Criterion (iv): Le Havre is an outstanding post-war example of urban planning ...
29 COM 8B.39
Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (Heidelberg Castle and Old Town)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Refers back to the State Party the nomination of Heidelberg Castle and Old Town (Germany) to the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural values, to allow the State Party to:a) demonstrate the outstanding universal value of the property as an ensemble;b) highlight the main importance of the Castle and to refer to the universal significance of the debates over preserving or reconstructing Heidelberg Castle (that raged during the last third of the 19th century ...
29 COM 8B.40
Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (The Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba)
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,
2. Inscribes The Biblical Tels and Ancient Water Systems - Megiddo, Hazor and Beer Sheba (Israel) on the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (ii), (iii), (iv) and (vi):
Criterion (ii): The three tels represent an interchange of human values throughout the ancient near-east, forged through extensive trade routes and alliances with other states and manifest in building styles which merged Egyptian, Syrian and Aegean influences to ...
29 COM 8B.41
Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica )
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica (Italy) on the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (ii), (iii), (iv) and (vi):Criterion (ii): The sites and monuments which form the Syracuse/Pantalica ensemble constitute a unique accumulation, through the ages and in the same space, of remarkable testimonies to Mediterranean cultures.Criterion (iii): The Syracuse/Pantalica ensemble offers, through its remarkable cultural diversity, an ...
This nomination was withdrawn at the request of the concerned State Party (Decision 29 COM 8B.3).
29 COM 8B.43
Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List storical Centre of the City of Yaroslavl)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes the Historical Centre of the City of Yaroslavl (Russian Federation) on the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (ii) and (iv):Criterion (ii): The historic town of Yaroslavl with its 17th century churches and its Neo-classical radial urban plan and civic architecture is an outstanding example of the interchange of cultural and architectural influences between Western Europe and Russian Empire.Criterion (iv): Yaroslavl is an outstanding ...
This nomination was withdrawn at the request of the concerned State Party(Decision 29 COM 8B.3).
29 COM 8B.45
Extension of Properties Inscribed on World heritage List (The Belfries of Belgium and France)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Approves the extension of The Belfries of Flanders and Wallonia (Belgium) to include The Belfries of Flanders, Artois, Hainaut and Picardy (France), on the basis of the cultural criteria (ii) and (iv);3. Also approves the minor modification to The Belfries of Flanders and Wallonia adding the Belfry in Gembloux, Belgium, on the basis of the existing criteria (ii) and (iv);4. Notes the changing of the name of the property (including the Belfry in Gembloux), which ...
29 COM 8B.46
Extension of Properties Inscribed on the World Heritage List (Frontiers of the Roman Empire)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Approves the extension of Hadrian's Wall (United Kingdom) to include the Frontiers of the Roman Empire - Upper German-Raetian Limes (Germany) on the World Heritage List on the basis of the cultural criteria (ii), (iii), and (iv), excluding:a) reconstructions carried out since 1965; andb) urban development above Roman remains;3. Recommends that the reconstructed elements excluded from the nomination, together with development above the Roman remains, be ...
29 COM 8B.47
Extension of Properties Inscribed on the World Heritage List (Parque Güell, Palacio Güell and Casa Mila in Barcelona)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Approves the extension of Parque Güell, Palacio Güell and Casa Mila in Barcelona (Spain) to include the Works of Antoni Gaudí, notably the following buildings: the Nativity façade and Crypt of Sagrada Familia, Casa Vicens, Casa Battlo, and the Crypt in Colonia Güell, on the basis of the cultural criteria (i), (ii), and (iv):Criterion (i): The work of Antoni Gaudí represents an exceptional and outstanding creative contribution to the development of architecture ...
Sites: Works of Antoni Gaudí
29 COM 8B.48
Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (Museum-City of Gjirokastra)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Recalling the decision adopted by the Bureau of the World Heritage Committee at its 15th session (UNESCO, 1991) and the report of the rapporteur SC-91/CONF.001/2,3. Inscribes the Museum-City of Gjirokastra (Albania) on the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (iii) and (iv):Criterion (iii): The old city of Gjirokastra is an exceptional testimony to a long-lasting, and almost disappeared society and life-style, influenced by the culture and ...
29 COM 8B.49
Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (The Old Bridge area of the Old City of Mostar)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Recalling the Decisions adopted by the Bureau of the World Heritage Committee at its 23rd session (UNESCO, 1999), at its 23rd extraordinary session (Marrakech, 1999), and at its 24th session (UNESCO, 2000) and also recalling the Decision adopted at its 24th session (Cairns, 2000) and Decision 27 COM 8C.33 adopted at its 27th session (UNESCO, 2003),3. Inscribes the Old City of Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) on the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural ...
29 COM 8B.50
Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (The Incense Route - Desert cities in the Negev)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Recalling Decision 28 COM 14B.42 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Inscribes the Incense Route and Desert Cities in the Negev (Israel) on the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (iii) and (v):Criterion (iii): The Nabatean towns and their trade routes bear eloquent testimony to the economic, social and cultural importance of frankincense to the Hellenistic-Roman world. The routes also provided a means of passage not only for ...
29 COM 8B.51
Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works (Chile) on the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (ii), (iii) and (iv):Criterion (ii): The development of the saltpeter industry reflects the combined knowledge, skills, technology, and financial investment of a diverse community of people who were brought together from around South America, and from Europe. The saltpeter industry became a huge cultural exchange complex where ideas were ...
29 COM 8B.52
Inscription on the List of World Heritage in Danger (Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Considering the ascertained threats to the vulnerable structures forming the property, and in order to support the urgent and necessary consolidation work, as well as to safeguard the authenticity of the property by setting appropriate benchmarks in the conservation plans;3. Inscribes Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works (Chile) on the List of World Heritage in ...
29 COM 8B.53
Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (Urban Historic Centre of Cienfuegos)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC- 05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes the Urban Historic Centre of Cienfuegos (Cuba) on the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (ii) and (iv):Criterion (ii): The historic town of Cienfuegos exhibits an important interchange of influences based on the Spanish Enlightenment, and it is an outstanding early example of their implementation in urban planning in Latin America in the 19th century.Criterion (iv): Cienfuegos is the first and an outstanding example of an ...
29 COM 8B.54
Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (Route of the First Colonial Sugar Mills of America)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Defers examination of the nomination of the Route of the First Colonial Sugar Mills of America (Dominican Republic) to the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural values, to allow the State Party to re-submit the nomination once the following are in place:a) legal protection for all the sites;b) management plans that cover conservation;c) management systems that involve local communities; andd) an archaeological strategy that covers the approach to survey ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/8B,2. Recalling paragraph 168 of the Operational Guidelines,3. Encourages States Parties of Estonia and Morocco to submit their nomination files, as much as possible, well in advance of the 1 February deadline;4. Decides to exceptionally include in the list of nominations received for examination at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006) the two following nomination files received after the 1 February 2005 deadline: Baltic Klint (Estonia) and Le Toubkal ...
29 COM 8B.56
Minor Modifications to the boundaries (Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastery Buildings, Kiev-Pechersk )
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add;2. Commends the State Party of Ukraine for having proposed the buffer zones;3. Approves the minor modification of the buffer zone of Kiev: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastery Buildings, Kiev-Pechersk (Ukraine);4. Welcomes the proposal by the State Party to organise a mission to the property that would as well examine the choice of the eastern boundary of the buffer zone and the existing quality and condition of the urban fabric of the central Kiev both inside and outside the buffer ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Recalling Decision 28 COM 14B.57 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),2. Requests that, starting at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006), ICOMOS organizes adequately its evaluation reports on all properties, along the following aspects:a) the date of receipt of the nomination,b) the dates on which complementary information was officially requested, and then provided by the State Party,c) the literature/sources consulted, for each site presented, the proposed decision of ICOMOS (inscription, referral, deferral, non inscription), the analysis of each of the ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined the of state of conservation reports of properties on the World Heritage List (WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev and WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Add) and of proposals for inscription of properties on the World Heritage List (WHC-05/29.COM/8B),2. Decides to inscribe the following property on the List of World Heritage in Danger:Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works (Chile) (Decision 29 COM 8B.52)Coro and its Port (Venezuela)(Decision 29 COM ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined the of state of conservation reports of properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger (WHC-05/29.COM/7A and WHC-05/29.COM/7A.Add),
2. Decides to maintain the following properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger:
Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam (Afghanistan)(Decision 29 COM 7A.20)
Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley (Afghanistan)(Decision 29 COM 7A.21)
Tipasa (Algeria) (Decision 29 COM 7A.16)
Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower (Azerbaijan) ...
Sites: Abu Mena Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) Bam and its Cultural Landscape Chan Chan Archaeological Zone Cologne Cathedral Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary Everglades National Park Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore Garamba National Park Group of Monuments at Hampi Historic Town of Zabid Ichkeul National Park Kahuzi-Biega National Park Kathmandu Valley Manas Wildlife Sanctuary Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve Okapi Wildlife Reserve Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve Royal Palaces of Abomey Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara Salonga National Park Simien National Park Tipasa Virunga National Park Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower
The World Heritage Committee,1. Following examination of state of conservation reports of properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger (WHC-05/29.COM/7A and WHC-05/29.COM/7A.Add),2. Decides to remove the following properties from the List of World Heritage in Danger:Butrint (Albania) (Decision 29 COM 7A.27)Sangay National Park (Ecuador) (Decision 29 COM 7A.11)Timbuktu (Mali) (Decision 29 COM 7A. ...
29 COM 9
Assessment of the Conclusions and Recommendations of the Special Meeting of Experts (Kazan, Russian Federation, 6-9 April 2005) Established by Decision 28COM 13.1
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/9, WHC-05/29.COM/INF.9A and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.9B,2. Recalling Decisions 28 COM. 13.1 and 7 EXT.COM 4B.2, respectively adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004) and at its 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004), which requested the World Heritage Centre to convene a Special Meeting of Experts of all regions on the concept of outstanding universal value, and invited that meeting to make specific proposals for better identification of properties of potential outstanding universal value, for enabling less-represented ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined document WHC-05/29.COM/10,2. Recalling Decision 7 EXT.COM 11, adopted at its 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004),3. Notes that the funding to IUCN foreseen in the Proposed Budget 2006-2007 is inadequate to effectively lead on the implementation of the Global Framework Programme for Capacity Building on Natural Heritage;4. Allocates an amount of US$40,000 to IUCN under the World Heritage Fund budget-line 1.2 for Advisory Bodies' services in addition to the current proposal of US$65,000 for the biennium 2006-2007, to allow for the ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/11A,2. Recalling Decisions 25 COM VII.25-27 adopted at its 25th (Helsinki, 2001) session and 7 EXT.COM 5 and 7 EXT.COM 5A.1 adopted at its 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004),3. Welcomes with appreciation the synthesis report of the North American region illustrating very effective cooperation between the States Parties of Canada and the United States of America;4. Takes note of the Periodic Report and its specific recommendations for revised statements of significance, name changes, revisions of criteria and ...
29 COM 11B
Presentation of the Section I (2005) and Progress Report on the Preparation of Section II (2006) of the Periodic Report for Europe
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Decides, in view of the time constraints, to defer the presentation and the discussion of this item until its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006).
29 COM 11C.1
Recommendations of the Periodic Report for Africa 2002-05 and Africa 2009 : Progress Report
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/11C and WHC-05/29.COM/16, 2. Recalling its Decision 7 EXT.COM 5C, adopted at its 7th Extraordinary Session (UNESCO, 2004),3. Bearing in mind that all three modules of the Africa Regional Programme represent means of building in the long-term the capabilities of natural and cultural heritage site managers and other professionals in Africa for the conservation and protection of World Heritage properties,4. Recalling with satisfaction the synthesis Periodic Report published in the World Heritage Paper Series (number 3), ...
29 COM 11C.2
Recommendations of the Periodic Report for Africa 2002-05 and Africa 2009 : Progress Report
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/11C.1 and WHC-05/ 29.COM/11C.2.Rev,2. Recalling its decisions 7 EXT.COM 5C and 7 EXT.COM 7.2 adopted as its 7th Extraordinary Session (UNESCO, 2004) to support the African initiative to hold a meeting of African experts on the implementation of the World Heritage Convention and on the State of Conservation of World Heritage sites in Africa in March 2005 in Cape Town, South Africa, and to participate in the next summit of the African Union through an exhibit by the World Heritage Centre on cultural and natural World ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/11D and the Draft Decision 29 COM 11D.Rev,2. Recalling Decision 28 COM 17B.II adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Takes note of the information provided by the World Heritage Centre on the progress made in the implementation of its Decisions 26 COM 6.1, 26 COM 6.2, 26 COM 24.2, 27 COM 5.2 B and 28 COM 17 B.II;4. Commends the Secretariat for the activities carried out for the protection of the Palestinian cultural heritage despite the difficult conditions, and recommends the reactivation of the joint ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/12,2. Recalling Decisions 7 EXT.COM 10 adopted at its 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004) and 27 COM 20B adopted at its 27th session (UNESCO, 2003),3. Emphasizing that setting precise but realistic and measurable results and indicators is essential for effective performance appraisal and monitoring,4. Takes note of the set of performance indicators described in Table 1 of the Document WHC-05/29.COM/12, which constitutes a framework for Performance monitoring with respect to the four Strategic Objectives set at its ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/13,2. Recalling Decisions 26 COM 17.3 adopted at its 26th session (Budapest, 2002) and 7 EXT.COM 12 adopted at its 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004),3. Considers that the regulatory framework set out in Document WHC-05/29.COM/13 provides a robust and workable set of guidelines for the development of partnerships in support of World Heritage;4. Decides to add a paragraph to the regulatory framework starting that the overseeing authority for monitoring progress and performance of the World Heritage PACT rests with ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/14A,
2. Recalling paragraph 3 of its Decision 28 COM 10A.1, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Noting that no funds are available in 2005 for consideration of technical cooperation requests for cultural properties,
4. Aware of the importance of the study to be undertaken for the conservation of the property,
5. Noting that US$ 217,000 are still available under the emergency assistance reserve six months before the end of the biennium and that the financial regulations allow transfers between budget ...
29 COM 14B
Follow-up to the Evaluation of the Emergency Assistance and Evaluation of the other Components of the International Assistance
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/14B,
2. Notes the oral presentation of the item;
3. Decides to put the item ‘Examination of the Recommendations on International Assistance' on the agenda of its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006);
4. Invites the States Parties to submit written comments on Document WHC-05/29.COM/14B to the World Heritage Centre by to be discussed at its 30th ...
29 COM 15A
Report on the Execution of the Budget 2004-05 and Follow-up to the Recommendations of the Audit of the World Heritage Centre
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/15,
2. Notes the state of implementation of the 2004-2005 budget, the current situation of the reserves and contributions as at 31 March 2005;
3. Also notes the conclusions and the recommendations of the Internal Oversight Service (IOS) and the External Auditor;
4. Requests the World Heritage Centre to present, at the next session of the Committee, a report on the follow-up to the recommendations of IOS and of the External Auditor.
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/15,2. Encourages States Parties to pay their contributions at the beginning of each year;3. Urges States Parties to pay their arrears to the World Heritage Fund;4. Invites the Director-General to encourage States Parties to make voluntary donations to the World Heritage Fund in addition to their contributions, and also to encourage other parties to make similar donations.
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/16 and WHC-05/29.COM/16Corr.,
Aware that the proposed expenditure is higher than the expected income in biennium 2006/2007, and that the reserves of the World Heritage Fund are decreasing for the 4th consecutive biennium,
Approves a total World Heritage Fund expenditure of US$ 6,656,836 for the 2006-2007 biennium and the corresponding budget contained in the annexed Tables 1 and 3 of Document WHC-05/29.COM/16 and table 2 of document WHC-05/29.COM/16 Corr.;
Requests the Director of the World Heritage Centre to ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/17,
2. Recalling Decisions 26 COM 15, adopted at its 26th session (Budapest, 2002), and 7 EXT.COM 14, adopted at its 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004),
3. Takes note of the Annual Report on the uses of the World Heritage emblem, included in Document WHC-05/29.COM/17;
4. Further notes with satisfaction that the graphics of the World Heritage emblem, by itself, as well as the graphics of the emblem with the words in any language surrounding such graphics, are now adequately registered under Article 6ter of ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Recalling its Decisions 28 COM 13.1 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004) and 7 EXT.COM 4B.1 adopted at its 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004),2. Having taken note of the debate of the Working group on working methods which met at its current session,3. Aware of the need to specify the submission modalities for the nomination of transboundary or transnational serial properties on the World Heritage List,4. Confirms that, for the purpose of applying paragraph 17 a) of Decision 28 COM 13.1 and paragraph 3 of Decision 7 EXT.COM 4B.1:a) The States ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Recalling its Decisions 28 COM 13.1 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004) and 7 EXT.COM 4B.1 adopted at its 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004),2. Having taken note of the debate of the Working Group on working methods which met at its current session,3. Decides to further examine at its 31st session (2007), in conjunction with the examination of the transitory mechanism set out in paragraph 17 of its Decision 28 COM 13.1 (the « Cairns / Suzhou Decision »), the perception of conflict of interests in the work of the ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/18,2. Recalling its Decision 7 EXT.COM 4B.1 adopted at its 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004),3. Having taken note of the debate of the Working group on working methods which met at its current session,4. Decides that a new article 21.6 be added to the Rule 21 of the Rules of Procedure ::a) "Subsidiary Bodies' recommendations to the World Heritage Committee should be made in the form of draft Decisions";5. Also decides that, in accordance with Rule 51 of the Rules of Procedure, the above mentioned ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Recalling Decision 28 COM 23, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004), which elected a Bureau whose mandate began at the end of its 28th session until the end of its 29th session (Durban, 2005);2. Decides to elect, in accordance with Rule 13.1 of its Rules of Procedure, a Bureau with the following composition:a) H.E. Ms Ina Marčiulionytė, Lithuania as Chairperson of the World Heritage Committee, whose mandate will begin at the end of its 29th session until the end of its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006);b) Prof. Alexander Gillespie, New Zealand as the ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/20,2. Decides that its 30th session will take place in Vilnius, Lithuania, from 8 to 16 July 2006;3. Adopts the following provisional agenda for its 30th session:Provisional agenda of the 30th session of the World Heritage Committee (Vilnius, 2006)Opening Session1. Opening Session- Opening of the session by the Chairperson of the World Heritage Committee - Introduction by the Director-General of UNESCO or his representative - Welcome by the Host Country 2. Requests for Observer status 3. Adoption of the Agenda and ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Decides, in view of the time constraints, to defer the presentation and the discussion of this item until its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006).
The World Heritage Committee,1. Taking into consideration Rule 8 (Observers) of the Rules of Procedure of the Committee, 2. Authorises the participation in the 30th session as observers of those representatives of the international governmental organizations (IGOs), international non-governmental organizations (INGOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), permanent observer missions to UNESCO and non profit-making institutions having activities in the fields covered by the Convention, who have requested observer participation at the session and as listed in Section A of the Document ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/3A.Rev,2. Adopts the Agenda included in the above-mentioned Document as amended.
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/3B, 2. Decides that Item 15 (Execution of the Budget 2006-2007) be discussed after the discussion on Item 8 (Establishment of the World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger);3. Adopts the timetable included in the above-mentioned Document, as amended.
30 COM 4
Report of the Rapporteur of the 29th Session of the World Heritage Committee (Durban, 2005)
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-06/30.COM/4 and WHC-06/30.COM/INF.04, 2. Takes note with satisfaction of the Report of the Rapporteur of its 29th session (Durban, 2005).
30 COM 5
Report of the Rapporteur of the 15th Session of the General Assembly of States Parties to the World Heritage Convention (UNESCO, 2005)
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/5, 2. Takes note with satisfaction of the Report of the Rapporteur of the 15th session of the General Assembly of States Parties to the World Heritage Convention (UNESCO, 2005).
30 COM 6
Report of the World Heritage Centre on its Activities and on the Implementation of the Decisions of the World Heritage Committee
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/6,2. Takes note with appreciation of the work undertaken by the World Heritage Centre over the past year in pursuit of its strategic objectives and requests the Director of the World Heritage Centre to frame his contributions to the preparation of the Draft Medium -Term Strategy 2008-2013 (34/C4) and Draft Programme and Budget 2008-2009 (34/C5) in pursuit of those objectives; 3. Further requests a management audit of the World Heritage Centre in order to facilitate the development of a strategic plan for reinforcing ...
30 COM 7.1
Issues Related to the State of Conservation of World Heritage Properties: the Impacts of Climate Change on World Heritage Properites
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/7.1,2. Recalling Decision 29 COM 7B.a adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005),3. Also recalling the submission in 2005 of four petitions by civil society and non-governmental organizations on the impacts of Climate Change on World Heritage properties, complemented by an additional petition in February 2006,4. Further recalling paragraph 44 of the Operational Guidelines,5. Thanks the Government of the United Kingdom for having funded the meeting of experts, which took place on the 16th and 17th of March 2006 at ...
30 COM 7.2
Issues Related to the State of Conservation of World Heritage Properties: Strategy for Reducing the Risks from Disasters at World Heritage Properites
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/7.2,
2. Recalling Decision 29 COM 7B.b,
3. Takes note of, and endorses the objectives of the Strategy for Reducing Risks from Disasters at World Heritage properties, and requests the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies to work together, along with other UNESCO mechanisms, to prioritise the proposed actions contained in the Strategy;
4. Requests the World Heritage Centre to disseminate it widely through its web-site and other appropriate means;
5. Calls upon States Parties to the Convention and various ...