The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 30 COM 7B.73, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006),
3. Commends the efforts, progress and commitments made by the State Party in the implementation of the corrective measures to reduce threats to the site and improve management and conservation practices and for the preparation of the World Heritage Management Plan;
4. Welcomes the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 30 COM 7B.74, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006),
3. Expresses its appreciation for the actions taken by the State Party in response to the Committee’s earlier requests; and takes note that a London View Management Framework will come into effect on 13 July 2007, while recognizing that the visual impact study requested by the Committee ...
Sites: Tower of London
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 30 COM 7B.74, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006),
3. Expresses its appreciation for the actions taken by the State Party in response to the Committee’s earlier requests, and takes note that a London View Management Framework will come into effect on 13 July 2007, while recognizing that the visual impact study requested by the Committee has not ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B.Add,
2. Recalling Decisions 29 COM 7A.27 and 30 COM 7B.75, adopted respectively at its 29th (Durban, 2005) and 30th (Vilnius, 2006) sessions,
3. Notes the up-dated report and the document “Management Plan 2007-2012” provided by the State Party and the results of the joint UNESCO-World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS/ICCROM reactive monitoring mission of April 2007 and requests the Management Plan ...
Sites: Butrint
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 30 COM 7B.82, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006),
3. Acknowledges that the works for the construction of the hotel were suspended immediately upon receipt of Decision 30 COM 7B.82;
4. Encourages the State Party to continue the efforts towards identifying appropriate solutions to protect the Outstanding Universal Value and the integrity of ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B.Add,
2. Expresses its serious concern about the proposed high-rise building projects within the buffer zone which potentially could impact on the visual integrity of the Historic Centre of Prague;
3. Requests the State Party to reconsider current building projects as to their impacts on the World Heritage property’s Outstanding Universal Value, and also requests that any new construction projects respect the Outstanding Universal Value and important views to and from the ...
Sites: Historic Centre of Prague
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B.Add,
Recalling Decision 30 COM 7B.84, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006),
Commends the State Party on its efforts to provide a comprehensive overview of all issues raised by the Committee during its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006);
Strongly encourages the State Party to prepare the comprehensive management plan for the property and its buffer zone requested by Decision 30 COM 7B.84;
Urgently requests the State Party to challenge the State Court’s decision to permit construction of new buildings on the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 29 COM 7B.64, adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005),
3. Regrets the late submission of the state of conservation report by the State Party but notes substantive efforts in defining and establishing clear zones of protection;
4. Encourages the State Party to continue implementation of the integrated multi-stakeholder approach to the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 29 COM 7B.75, adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005),
3. Regrets the late submission of the state of conservation report but notes the efforts of the State Party in reviewing the values, integrity and authenticity of the property;
4. Expresses serious concern about the continuing urgency of the problems described by the State Party report, and its inability to respond to these issues with appropriate managerial, institutional and financial measures;
5. Encourages the State Party ...
Sites: Gelati Monastery
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 30 COM 8B.45, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006), and that the property was inscribed in 2006 for its outstanding universal value as a trading, institutional and religious historic centre of the Holy Roman Empire,
3. Noting the Mayor of Regensburg’s formal statement of July 2006 to ensure that the values of the property will be ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling its Decisions 28 COM 15B.74 and 29 COM 7B.78, adopted at its 28th (Suzhou, 2004) and 29th (Durban, 2005) sessions respectively,
3. Acknowledges the information provided by the Latvian authorities on the adoption of the Preservation and Development Plan and the Building Regulations for the Historic Centre of Riga and its buffer zone, as well as on progress made in the “Conception ...
Sites: Historic Centre of Riga
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 29 COM 7B.84, adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005),
3. Noting with appreciation the results of the January 2006 workshop to assist in the management planning process and the collaboration between the State Party, ICOMOS, ICCROM, the World Heritage Centre and the UNESCO Venice Office;
4. Acknowledging the finalization of the site ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 30 COM 7B.88, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006),
3. Notes the progress made in the preparation of the Management Plan for the World Heritage property and in particular the international consultations undertaken in November and December 2006;
4. Commends the State Party for the high level of historic documentation of the site and its ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 30 COM 7B.78, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006),
3. Notes the results of the International Conference on the “Application of Scientific and Technological Achievements in Management and Preservation of Historic Cities Inscribed on the World Heritage List”, St Petersburg, 28 January – 3 February 2007;
4. Regrets that the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 18 COM IX.20, adopted at its 18th session (Phuket, 1994), and in particular “to be kept informed on any development in this World Heritage site”;
3. Urges the State Party to halt all demolition works within the boundary of the World Heritage property of the Kremlin and Red Square in Moscow or its buffer zone until a detailed assessment of any threats to the outstanding ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 29 COM 7B.88, adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005),
3. Commends the national authorities for having improved the protection of archaeological sites by reversion of arable to grassland;
4. Requests the State Party to provide the World Heritage Centre with the approved project for the visitor centre, and encourages the State Party to advance ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 29 COM 7B.72, adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005),
3. Noting the progress made in the preparation of the management plan for the property,
4. Recalls the need to enforce specific policies aimed at protecting the historic urban fabric and structure at the national level;
5. Encourages further consultation ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 30 COM 7B.76, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006),
3. Notes with satisfaction that the State Party has submitted a management plan and a master plan for the World Heritage property;
4. Encourages the State Party to continue the implementation of the mission’s recommendations, in accordance with the Vienna Memorandum “World ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Notes the results of the Feburary 2007 mission to the World Heritage property, and in particular the positive outcome with a compromise to lower the height of the proposed hotel project near Parndorf from 73m to 47.2m;
3. Also notes that even at this lower height the hotel should not set a precedent for future development;
4. Welcomes the proposed introduction of new zoning regulations to protect the setting of the World Heritage property from adverse development and further notes that such regulations will ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling the provisions set out in paragraph 172 of the Operational Guidelines, as well as those of the Vienna Memorandum on « World Heritage and Contemporary Architecture – Management of the Historic Urban Landscape » (2005),
3. Expresses its concern with regard to the construction project for a covered market at the foot of the World Heritage property of the Béthune Belfry (France) ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 30 COM 7B.83, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006),
3. Notes the State Party’s commitment of 24 January 2007 to move the theatre from the garden of the summerhouse, as well as to revise the timetable for this transfer;
4. Notes with serious concern that the work of dismantling the revolving stage is scheduled to end only in 2016, and ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 30 COM 7B.83, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006),
3. Notes the State Party’s commitment of 24 January 2007 to move the theatre from the garden of the summerhouse, as well as to revise the timetable for this transfer;
4. Notes with serious concern that the work of dismantling the revolving stage is scheduled to end only in 2016, and ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decisions 29 COM 7A.29 and 30 COM 7A.30, adopted at its 29th (Durban, 2005) and 30th (Vilnius, 2006) sessions respectively,
3. Notes with satisfaction the urban planning consultation process undertaken for the development of the Deutz area and recalls the need to take into account the recommendations of the Vienna Memorandum on World Heritage and Contemporary Architecture, Managing the ...
Sites: Cologne Cathedral
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 29 COM 7B.76, adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005),
3. Notes with appreciation the considerable effort made by the German Authoritites to restore the Duchess Anna Amalia Library;
4. Encourages the State Party to define an appropriate risk prevention strategy for the property, and requests that it keep the World Heritage Centre informed ...
Sites: Classical Weimar
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 29 COM 7B.65, adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005),
3. Welcomes the finalisation of the management plan for the World Heritage property;
4. Regrets that the State Party did not provide the requested progress report;
5. Urges the State Party clearly to define the core and buffer zones of the property and ...
Sites: Rock Drawings in Valcamonica
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decisions 29 COM 7B.66 and 30 COM 7B.85, adopted at its 29th (Durban, 2005) and 30th (Vilnius, 2006) sessions respectively,
3. Acknowledges the efforts made by the authorities to establish specific protection measures and in preparing the management plan;
4. Welcomes the progress made in addressing concerns raised by the 2005 mission with a series of ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 29 COM 7B.67 and 30 COM 7B.87 adopted at its 29th (Durban, 2005) and 30th(Vilnius, 2006) sessions respectively,
3. Notes with appreciation the report submitted by the Lithuanian State Party on the general state of conservation of the property, including information on the Lithuanian and Russian cooperation with regard to the implementation of the joint post-project Environmental ...
Sites: Curonian Spit
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 29 COM 7B.80, adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005),
3. Commends the State Party for the continuing efforts to improve the state of conservation of the Megalithic Temples, and in particular in enhancing monitoring activities, conservation actions at the sites, and advances made for adequate visitor facilities, and asks that actions to address illegal construction be continued ...
Sites: Megalithic Temples of Malta
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 30 COM 7B.89, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006),
3. Welcomes the State Party’s decision to clearly designate a management entity (Parques de Sintra-Monte da Lua - PSML) that is supported both politically and financially by all public territorial institutions concerned;
4. Commends the State Party for having provided a concise ...
Sites: Cultural Landscape of Sintra
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 29 COM 7B.82, adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005),
3. Takes note of the information from the State Party concerning the restoration and rehabilitation works accomplished, as well as the current projects and studies;
4. Regrets the very late submission of the report and that the State Party has not provided detailed information on the state ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 30 COM 7B.79, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006),
3. Acknowledges the progress made to improve the level of legal protection for World Heritage properties in Castilla y Leon so as to ensure that the values and integrity be better conserved and repetition of similar threats to the integrity and authenticity of the World Heritage property be avoided in the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decisions 29 COM 7B.86 and 30 COM 7B.92, adopted at its 29th (Durban, 2005) and its 30th (Vilnius, 2006) sessions respectively,
3. Regrets that the State Party’s report on the state of conservation of the property was not submitted in time in one of the working languages;
4. Notes that efforts are being made to ensure better coordination and control ...
Sites: Old City of Salamanca
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 29 COM 7B.87, adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005),
3. Notes the State Party’s efforts in improving the management structure and planning process;
4. Urges the State Party to complete the revision of the Master Plan for the World Heritage property;
5. Also notes the State Party’s proposal to ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 30 COM 7B.93, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006),
3. Notes the conclusions of the World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS mission to the property of October 2006 and in particular that the outstanding universal value of the site is not threatened although a number of visual integrity as well as management issues have been raised, including the:a) Overall management of new developments;b) Lack of analysis and description of the townscape characteristics relevant to theOutstanding Universal ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decisions 28 COM 15B.118 and 29 COM 7B.94, adopted at its 28th (Suzhou, 2004) and 29th (Durban, 2005) sessions respectively,
3. Urges the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Committee a comprehensive progress report of the state of advancement of the interventions implemented, and foreseen, in the framework of the World Monuments Fund project by 1 February ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 29 COM 7B.97, adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005),
3. Regrets that the State of Conservation report was not submitted in one of the working languages of the World Heritage Convention;
4. Urges the State Party to finalise and fully implement the Disaster Preparedness Plan;
5. Invites the State Party to ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Endorses the recommendations of the joint World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS reactive monitoring mission of November 2006;
3. Requests the State Party to implement the recommendations made by the reactive monitoring mission and particularly to:
a) Develop an effective management plan within the framework of a participatory, value-driven approach
b) ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 30 COM 7B.94, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006),
3. Notes the progress in the development of a fully integrated approach to risk management;
4. Requests the State Party to formally submit any proposed modifications to the buffer zone for approval by the World Heritage Committee. Such submission should include appropriate cartography as ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decisions 29 COM 7B.90 and 30 COM 7B.95, adopted at its 29th (Durban, 2005) and 30th (Vilnius, 2006) sessions respectively,
3. Also recalling the recommendations of the previous monitoring missions of 1999, 2003 and 2005,
4. Notes with satisfaction that the State Party has decided not to proceed with the construction of the planned airport at Rio Amarillo ...
Sites: Maya Site of Copan
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 29 COM 7B.91, adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005),
3. Requests the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Committee a detailed progress report of the state of progress of the participation process within the framework of the development of the Management Plan by 30 October 2007, with pertinent information on the institutions and agents involved, as well as the methodology ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 30 COM 7B.96, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006),
3. Notes the impressive efforts the State Party has made for the completion of the Management Plan for the property, which helps to address key issues for its conservation and management, through a participatory process;
4. Also notes with satisfaction the role played by the UNESCO Office ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Regrets that the State of Conservation report was not submitted in one of the working languages of the World Heritage Convention;
3. Notes that in light of Paragraph 172 of the Operational Guidelines, no detail has been submitted for the construction of the Chavín National Museum project, in order that the World Heritage Centre and ICOMOS might evaluate its potential impact on the property and ...
Sites: Chavin (Archaeological Site)
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decisions 29 COM 7B.98 and 30 COM 7B.99, adopted at its 29th (Durban, 2005) and 30th (Vilnius, 2006) sessions respectively,
3. Encourages the State Party to implement the new Integrated Plan, and in particular, the Management Plan for completion by 2008, within the framework of the National Programme for the Recuperation of Historic and Archaeological Monuments with a view to ensuring the ...
The World Heritage Centre,
1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/7A, WHC-07/31.COM/7A.Add, WHC-07/31.COM/7A.Add.2, WHC-07/31.COM/7B, WHC-07/31.COM/7B.Add, WHC-07/31.COM/7B.Add.2,
2. Recalling Decisions 27 COM 7B.106 and 29 COM 7C, adopted at its 27th (UNESCO, 2003) and 29th (Durban, 2005) sessions respectively,
3. Invites the States Parties to use the following format for the submission to the World Heritage Centre of their report(s) on the state of conservation of World Heritage properties:
Format for preparing a State Party’s Report for World Heritage ...
The World Heritage Committee,Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8A,Recalling Decision 30 COM 9, paragraph 9, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006),Decides to approve the amended format and the new procedure for Tentative Lists as presented in Annex 1 and in paragraph I.6 of this document.
The World Heritage Committee,Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8A,Takes note of the Tentative Lists as amended in Annexes 3 and 4 of this document,Recognizing the importance of Comparative Analysis and Transnational Serial nominations, requests the Advisory Bodies to continue to develop thematic studies to guide the States Parties in their tentative listing and nominations. The pro-active ICOMOS Report on Cultural Landscapes of the Pacific Islands is a model for this assistance.
The World Heritage Committee,Having examined Document WHC-07/31COM/8A,Reaffirming that Tentative Lists are instrumental for planning purposes and for comparative analysis of properties to be nominated for inscription on the World Heritage List, Stressing the importance of assistance by the World Heritage Centre, at countries' request, in the development of Tentative Lists, Requests the World Heritage Centre, in consultation with the Advisory Bodies, to propose a revision of Part II. C ("Tentative Lists") of the Operational Guidelines, in order to clarify the procedures of ...
The World Heritage Committee,Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8B,Approves the proposed name change to the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves (Australia) as proposed by the Australian authorities. The name of the property becomes Gondwana Rainforests of Australia in English and Les forêts humides Gondwana de l'Australie in French.
The World Heritage Committee,Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8B,Approves the proposed name change to Islamic Cairo as proposed by the Egyptian authorities. The name of the property becomes Historic Cairo in English and Le Caire historique in French.
Sites: Historic Cairo
The World Heritage Committee,Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8B,Approves the proposed name change to the Archaeological Site of Epidaurus as proposed by the Greek authorities. The name of the property becomes Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus in English and Sanctuaire de Asklepios en Epidaure in French.
The World Heritage Committee,Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8B,Approves the proposed name change to Archaeological Site of Vergina as proposed by the Greek authorities. The name of the property becomes Archaeological Site of Aigai (modern name Vergina) in English and Site archéologique de Aigai (nom moderne Vergina) in French.
The World Heritage Committee,Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8B,Approves the proposed name change to Mystras as proposed by the Greek authorities. The name of the property becomes Archaeological Site of Mystras in English and Site archéologique de Mystras in French.
The World Heritage Committee,Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8B,Approves the proposed name change to Monasteries of Daphni, Hossios Luckas and Nea Moni of Chios as proposed by the Greek authorities. The name of the property becomes Monasteries of Daphni, Hosios Loukas and Nea Moni of Chios in English and Monastères de Daphni, de Hosios Loukas et Nea Moni de Chios in French
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8B,
Approves the proposed name change to I Sassi di Matera as proposed by the Italian authorities. The name of the property becomes the The Sassi and the park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera in English and Les Sassi et le parc des églises rupestres de Matera in French.
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changes to names - Auschwitz Birkenau as title and German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945)
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8B,2. Recalling Decision 30 COM 8B.12,3. Taking note of the renewed request for a name change for Auschwitz Concentration Camp (Poland) by the Polish authorities,4. Welcoming the international consultation meeting which brought together eminent personalities and international experts on 12 March 2007 at UNESCO Headquarters,5. Noting the results of the international consultation meeting and in particular the proposed statement of significance and the recommended name change,6. Approves the following Statement of ...
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Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Rainforests of the Atsinanana
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8B,2. Inscribes the Rainforests of the Atsinanana, Madagascar, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (ix) and (x);3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:The Rainforests of the Atsinanana are a serial property comprising six components. They contain globally outstanding biodiversity and have an exceptional proportion of endemic plant and animal species. The level of endemism within the property is approximately 80 to 90 percent for all groups, and endemic families and genera ...
31 COM 8B.10
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Prince Edward Islands
The nomination of Prince Edward Islands, South Africa, was withdrawn at the request of the concerned State Party.
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Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - South China Karst
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.2,2. Inscribes the South China Karst, China, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (vii) and (viii):3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:South China is unrivalled for the diversity of its karst features and landscapes. The property includes specifically selected areas that are of outstanding universal value to protect and present the best examples of these karst features and landscapes. South China Karst is a coherent serial property comprising ...
Sites: South China Karst
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Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.2,2. Inscribes the Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes, Republic of Korea, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (vii) and (viii):3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes is a coherent serial property comprising three components. The unequalled quality of the Geomunoreum lava tube system and the exhibition of diverse and accessible volcanic features in the other two components demonstrate a distinctive and important ...
31 COM 8B.13
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Ba Be National Park
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.2,2. Defers the examination of the nomination of Ba Be National Park, Vietnam, to the World Heritage List to allow the State Party to consider submitting a new nomination of a larger property and with a focus on criterion (x);3. Commends the State Party and Bac Kan Province for the clear commitment that has been made to the protection of Ba Be National Park and the efforts to improve research and understanding of park values, management planning, community participation and awareness ...
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Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Speleothems of French Limestone Caves
The nomination of Speleothems of French Limestone Caves, Outstanding Records of Karst Processes and Archives of Palaeo-climates, France, was withdrawn at the request of the concerned State Party.
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Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - The Dolomites
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.2,2.Decides not to inscribe The Dolomites, Italy, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (ix) and (x);3.Defers the examination of the nomination of The Dolomites, Italy, to the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (vii) and (viii) to allow the State Party to consider submitting a new nomination, more focused and coherent, that meets the conditions of integrity;4.Recommends the State Party to consider the following issues in the revision of the nomination: a) ...
Sites: The Dolomites
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Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians
The World Heritage Committee, 1.Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.2,2.Inscribes the Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians, Slovakia and Ukraine, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criterion (ix):3.Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:The Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians are a serial property comprising ten components. They represent an outstanding example of undisturbed, complex temperate forests and exhibit the most complete and comprehensive ecological patterns and processes of pure stands of European beech ...
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Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Teide National Park
The World Heritage Committee, 1.Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.2,2.Inscribes the Teide National Park, Spain, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (vii) and (viii);3.Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:Teide National Park, dominated by the 3,781 m Teide-Pico Viejo stratovolcano, represents a rich and diverse assemblage of volcanic features and landscapes concentrated in a spectacular setting.Criterion (vii): Mount Teide is a striking volcanic landscape dominated by the jagged Las Cañadas escarpment and a central ...
Sites: Teide National Park
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Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.2,2. Approves the extension of the Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn, Switzerland, on the basis of criteria (vii), (viii) and (ix):3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:The Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn region is the most glaciated part of the European Alps, containing Europe's largest glacier and a range of classic glacial features, and provides an outstanding record of the geological processes that formed the High Alps. A diverse flora and fauna is represented in a ...
Sites: Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
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Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve
The World Heritage Committee, 1.Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.2,2.Defers the examination of the nomination of Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve, Mexico, to the World Heritage List to allow the State Party to consider submitting a new nomination of the site as a mixed property taking into account the underwater cultural heritage of the site.
31 COM 8B.20
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape, South Africa
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B, WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1 and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.2,2. Inscribes the Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape, South Africa, on the World Heritage List as a living, evolving cultural landscape on the basis of criteria (iv) and (v);3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value :The extensive communal grazed lands of the Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape are a testimony to land management processes which have ensured the protection of the succulent Karoo vegetation and thus ...
31 COM 8B.21
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Refers the nomination of the Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests, Kenya, to the World Heritage List back to the State Party to allow it to: a) Carry out documentation and surveys of the cultural and natural aspects of the kayas, and historical research from oral, written and archaeological sources, in order to reconsider and justify the inclusion of the selected sites in the nomination and to justify the application of the criteria. b) Designate all kayas as National Monuments. ...
31 COM 8B.22
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes, Namibia, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (iii) and (v);3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:The rock art forms a coherent, extensive and high quality record of ritual practices relating to hunter-gather communities in this part of southern Africa over at least two millennia and, eloquently reflects the links between ritual and economic practices of hunter-gatherers in terms of the value of reliable ...
Sites: Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes
31 COM 8B.23
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Samarra Archaeological City,
The World Heritage Committee,1.Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2.Inscribes Samarra Archaeological City, Iraq, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (ii), (iii) and (iv).3.Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:The ancient capital of Samarra dating from 836-892 provides outstanding evidence of the Abbasid Caliphate which was the major Islamic empire of the period, extending from Tunisia to Central Asia. It is the only surviving Islamic capital that retains its original plan, architecture and arts, such as mosaics ...
Sites: Samarra Archaeological City
31 COM 8B.24
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - the Temple of Preah Vihear
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Having taken note of the following statement by the Chairperson of the World Heritage Committee which has been agreed to by the Delegation of Cambodia and the Delegation of Thailand:"The State Party of Cambodia and the State Party of Thailand are in full agreement that the Sacred Site of the Temple of Preah Vihear has Outstanding Universal Value and must be inscribed on the World Heritage List as soon as possible. Accordingly, Cambodia and Thailand agree that Cambodia will propose ...
Sites: Temple of Preah Vihear
31 COM 8B.25
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Kaiping Diaolou and Villages
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes the Kaiping Diaolou and Villages, China, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (ii), (iii) and (iv);3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:The Diaolou and their surrounding villages demonstrate Outstanding Universal Value for their complex and confident fusion between Chinese and western architectural styles, for their final flowering of local tower building traditions, for their completeness and unaltered state resulting from their ...
Sites: Kaiping Diaolou and Villages
31 COM 8B.26
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape
The World Heritage Committee, 1.Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2.Inscribes Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape, Japan, on the World Heritage List under criteria (ii), (iii) and (v);3.Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine pioneered the development of silver mines in pre-Modern Asia. It had contributed to exchange of values between East and West by achieving the large-scale production of high quality silver through the development of the Asian cupellation techniques transferred from China ...
31 COM 8B.27
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Sulaiman-Too Cultural Landscape (Sacred Mountain)
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Refers the nomination of Sulaiman-Too Cultural Landscape (Sacred Mountain), Kyrgyzstan, back to the State Party to allow it to: a) Complete the Management Plan. b) Complete the protection of the nominated property by incorporating the zone of planning control and zone of protected natural setting into the city plan to give it effect, and in order to preclude new interventions on the mountain, including tree planting. c) Extend the Buffer Zone to incorporate part of the ...
Sites: Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain
31 COM 8B.28
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Batanes Cultural Landscapes
The World Heritage Committee, Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,Refers the nomination of the Batanes Cultural Landscapes, Philippines, back to the State Party in order to allow it to provide additional information on the basis of further survey and research on:a) The evolution of the landscape as a holistic reflection of history and cultural traditions, and of the interaction between culture and nature;b) The chronological history of the landscape, the way the landscape has been shaped by farming, forestry and fishing practices, and the natural ...
31 COM 8B.29
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Sarazm
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Defers the examination of the nomination of Sarazm, Tajikistan, to the World Heritage List to allow the State Party to consider submitting a new nomination, in order to: a) Explore further the values and significance of the property; b) Give consideration to extending the installation of protective covers to all the excavated features on the site; c) Reduce the level of excavation on the site and to divert the emphasis to the use of non-invasive techniques of geophysical ...
Sites: Proto-urban Site of Sarazm
31 COM 8B.30
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Parthian Fortresses of Nisa
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes the Parthian Fortresses of Nisa, Turkmenistan, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (ii) and (iii);3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:Nisa was the capital of the Parthian Empire, which dominated this region of central Asia from the mid 3rd century BCE to the early 3rd century CE. As such it formed a barrier to Roman expansion, whilst at the same time serving as an important communications and trading centre, at the crossroads of ...
Sites: Parthian Fortresses of Nisa
31 COM 8B.31
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Sydney Opera House
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes the Sydney Opera House, Australia, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criterion (i);3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:The Sydney Opera House constitutes a masterpiece of 20th century architecture. Its significance is based on its unparalleled design and construction; its exceptional engineering achievements and technological innovation and its position as a world-famous icon of architecture. It is a daring and visionary experiment that ...
Sites: Sydney Opera House
31 COM 8B.32
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Red Fort Complex
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes the Red Fort Complex, India, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (ii), (iii) and (vi);3. Adopts the following statement of Outstanding Universal Value:The planning and design of the Red Fort represents a culmination of architectural development initiated in 1526 AD by the first Mughal Emperor and brought to a splendid refinement by Shah Jahan with a fusion of traditions: Islamic, Persian, Timurid and Hindu. The innovative planning arrangements and ...
Sites: Red Fort Complex
31 COM 8B.33
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Bregenzerwald Cultural Landscape
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Defers the examination of the nomination of the Bregenzerwald Cultural Landscape, Austria, to the World Heritage List to allow the State Party to consider submitting a new nomination, in order to: a) Consider the full significance of the Bregenzerwald as part of the wider Alpine Region; b) Consider whether, possibly in collaboration with other States Parties, the property with other sites could reflect the Alpine landscape farming traditions and their association with the ...
31 COM 8B.34
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge in Višegrad
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2.Inscribes Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge in Višegrad, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (ii) and (iv);3.Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:The universal value of the bridge at Višegrad is unquestionable for all the historical reasons and in view of the architectural values it has. It represents a major stage in the history of civil engineering and bridge architecture, erected by one of the most celebrated builders of the ...
31 COM 8B.35
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Rideau Canal
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes the Rideau Canal, Canada, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (i) and (iv);3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:The Rideau Canal is a large strategic canal constructed for military purposes which played a crucial contributory role in allowing British forces to defend the colony of Canada against the United States of America, leading to the development of two distinct political and cultural entities in the north of the American ...
Sites: Rideau Canal
31 COM 8B.36
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Hand Paper Mill at Velké Losiny
The nomination of Hand Paper Mill at Velké Losiny, Czech Republic, was withdrawn at the request of the concerned State Party.
31 COM 8B.37
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Paimio Hospital (former Paimio Sanatorium)
The nomination of Paimio Hospital (former Paimio Sanatorium), Finland, was withdrawn at the request of the concerned State Party.
31 COM 8B.38
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Bordeaux, Port of the Moon
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes Bordeaux, Port of the Moon, France, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (ii) and (iv);3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:Bordeaux, Port of the Moon, is an outstanding example of the exchange of human values over more than two thousand years, due to its role as capital city of a world-famous wine production region and the importance of its port in commerce at regional and international levels. The urban form and architecture of ...
Sites: Bordeaux, Port of the Moon
31 COM 8B.39
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - The Mediterranean Shore of the Pyrenees
The nomination of The Mediterranean Shore of the Pyrenees, France/Spain, was withdrawn at the request of the concerned States Parties.
31 COM 8B.40
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Old Town of Corfu
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes the Old Town of Corfu, Greece, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criterion (iv);3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:The ensemble of the fortifications and the Old Town of Corfu is located in a strategic location at the entrance to the Adriatic Sea. Historically, its roots go back to the 8th century BC and to the Byzantine period. It has thus been subject to various influences and a mix of different peoples. From the 15th century, Corfu ...
Sites: Old Town of Corfu
31 COM 8B.41
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Bahá’i Holy Places in Haifa and the Western Galilee
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Considers, bearing in mind the nature of the nomination, its eligibility for recognition of its Outstanding Universal Value on the basis of criterion (vi). 3. Refers the nomination of Bahá'i Holy Places in Haifa and the Western Galilee, Israel, back to the State Party in order to allow it to: a) Re-consider the scope of the nomination; and b) Put in place stronger protection, particularly for the buffer zones and settings of the sites which comprise the nominated ...
31 COM 8B.42
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Valnerina and the Marmore Cascade
The nomination of Valnerina and the Marmore Cascade, Italy, was withdrawn at the request of the concerned State Party.
31 COM 8B.43
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Gdańsk - The Site of Memory and Freedom
The nomination of Gdańsk - The Site of Memory and Freedom, Poland, was withdrawn at the request of the concerned State Party.
31 COM 8B.44
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Sibiu, the Historic Centre
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Defers the examination of the nomination of Sibiu, the Historic Centre, Romania, to the World Heritage List to allow the State Party to consider the possibility of linking this property in a serial nomination with other already inscribed properties related to the Saxon presence in Romania.
31 COM 8B.45
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Gamzigrad–Romuliana, the Palace of Galerius
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes Gamzigrad-Romuliana, the Palace of Galerius, Serbia, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (iii) and (iv);3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:Gamzigrad-Romuliana is a Late Roman palace and memorial complex built in the late 3rd and early 4th centuries, commissioned by the Emperor Galerius Maximianus. The strong fortifications of the palace are an allusion to the fact that the Tetrarchy Emperors were all senior military leaders. The ...
31 COM 8B.46
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Lavaux, vineyard terraces
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes Lavaux, vineyard terraces, Switzerland, on the World Heritage List as a cultural landscape on the basis of criteria (iii), (iv) and (v);3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:The Lavaux vineyard landscape is a thriving cultural landscape that demonstrates in a highly visible way its evolution and development over almost a millennia, through the well preserved landscape and buildings, and also the continuation and adaptation of longstanding cultural ...
Sites: Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces
31 COM 8B.47
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Darwin at Downe
The nomination of Darwin at Downe, United Kingdom, was withdrawn at the request of the concerned State Party.
31 COM 8B.48
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - The Historic Centre of Berat (City of 25 Centuries Cultural Continuity and Religious Coexistence)
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Taking into account that ICOMOS considers that the town of Berat is an example of the specific architectural and urban values of the Balkans region, in a context of great historical continuity. It also has its own specific architectural value and overall aesthetic quality,3. Referring to paragraph 137, sub-paragraphs a) and b) of the Operational Guidelines, related to serial properties and considering that the two towns of Gjirokastra and Berat belong to the same historico-cultural ...
31 COM 8B.49
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape, Azerbaijan, on the World Heritage List under criterion (iii);3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:Gobustan has outstanding universal value for the quality and density of its rock art engravings, for the substantial evidence the collection of rock art images presents for hunting, fauna, flora and lifestyles in pre-historic times and for the cultural continuity between prehistoric and mediaeval times that the ...
31 COM 8B.50
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Heidelberg Castle and Old Town
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Defers the examination of the nomination of Heidelberg Castle and Old Town, Germany, to the World Heritage List in order to allow the State Party to consider submitting a new nomination in order to: a) Demonstrate the Outstanding Universal Value of the property, by means of a more comprehensive comparative analysis, including not only German cities but other European cities inscribed on the World Heritage List; and also to demonstrate how the spiritual or intangible values are ...
31 COM 8B.51
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Foundational City of La Plata
The nomination of Foundational City of La Plata, Argentina, was withdrawn at the request of the concerned State Party.
31 COM 8B.52
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Central University City Campus of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma Autónoma de México (UNAM)
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes the Central University City Campus of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (i), (ii) and (iv);3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:The Central University City Campus of UNAM bears testimony to the modernization of post-revolutionary Mexico in the framework of universal ideals and values related to access to education, improvement of quality of life, integral intellectual ...
31 COM 8B.53
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8B.Add,
2.Approves the minor modification of boundaries to include the Islas Marietas National Park and the Archipelago de San Lorenzo National Park as an extension to the serial property of the Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California, Mexico, already inscribed on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (vii), (ix) and (x);
3.Recommends the State Party to plan and manage these two sites in line with the Integrated Management Programme for the entire serial property and to give particular ...
31 COM 8B.54
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the World Heritage List - Ecosystem and Relic Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B.Add, WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B1.Add and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B2,
2. Inscribes the Ecosystem and Relic Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda, Gabon, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (iii), (iv), (ix) and (x):
3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:
The Ecosystem and Relic Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda represents an unusual interface between dense and well conserved tropical rainforest and relict savannah environments. A greater number of threatened species of large mammals ...
31 COM 8B.55
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Royal Palaces of Abomey
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B.Add and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B1.Add,2. Approves the proposed minor modification concerning the defined buffer zone for the Royal Palaces of Abomey, Benin.
Sites: Royal Palaces of Abomey
31 COM 8B.56
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Island of Saint-Louis
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B.Add and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B1.Add,2. Approves the confirmed delineation of the inscribed property of the Island of Saint-Louis, Senegal;3. Invites the State Party to provide detailed maps and areas for the proposed buffer zones as well as details of protective arrangements.
Sites: Island of Saint-Louis
31 COM 8B.57
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Archaeological Site of Volubilis
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B.Add and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B1.Add,2. Refers a decision on the proposed buffer zone for the Archaeological Site of Volubilis, Morocco, back to the State Party to allow it to provide more details on the area of the zone and the protective policies in place.
31 COM 8B.58
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B.Add and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B1.Add,
2. Refers the minor modification to the boundaries of the Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa, China, back to the State Party to allow it to supplement the information provided on the proposed buffer zones for the three properties by providing:
a) areas and coordinates of the three buffer zones;
b) details of the protective policies in place;
c) rationale for the suggested buffer zones and whether consideration was given to enlarging the area ...
31 COM 8B.59
Minor modification to the boundaries of properties already inscribed on the World Heritage List - Bam and its Cultural Landscape
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B.Add and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B1.Add,
2. Approves the revised boundaries of the core and buffer zones of Bam and its Cultural Landscape, Islamic Republic of Iran.
31 COM 8B.60
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Butrint
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B.Add and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B1.Add,2. Approves the Butrint National Park as a buffer zone for Butrint, Albania;3. Requests the State Party to provide documentation on the formal gazetting of the enlarged National Park.
Sites: Butrint
31 COM 8B.61
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Piazza del Duomo, Pisa
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B.Add and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B1.Add,2. Approves the minor modification to the boundaries and the proposed buffer zone of the Piazza del Duomo, Pisa, Italy;3. Requests that the State Party consider putting in place further protection to the north and west of the inscribed property.
Sites: Piazza del Duomo, Pisa
31 COM 8B.62
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Monuments of Oviedo and the Kingdom of the Asturias
The World Heritage Committee, 1.Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B.Add and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B1.Add,2.Recommends that if the State Party wishes the San Salvador de Valdediós Church to be considered for inscription, it should be encouraged to undertake a comparative evaluation of the pre-Romanesque churches in the hinterland of Oviedo and submit this with a formal request for the Committee to consider a further extension of the serial property of the Monuments of Oviedo and the Kingdom of the Asturias, Spain.
31 COM 8B.63
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Old Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B.Add and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B1.Add,2. Approves the minor extension of the boundary of the Old Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches, Spain;3. Requests that an adequate buffer zone be established and submitted for approval to the Committee;4. Considers that further explanations for the choice of the boundaries to protect the setting of the town and its extra muros churches and views to and from it should be provided.
31 COM 8B.64
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura
The proposal to approve a revised buffer zone and the Statement of Significance of Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura, Holy See/Italy, was withdrawn.
31 COM 8B.64
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura
The proposal to approve a revised buffer zone and the Statement of Significance of Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura, Holy See/Italy, was withdrawn.
31 COM 8B.65
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B.Add and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B1.Add,2. Approves the buffer zone for the Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay, France.
Sites: Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay
31 COM 8B.66
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B.Add and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B1.Add,2. Approves the buffer zone for the Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe, France.
31 COM 8B.67
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Vézelay, Church and Hill
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B.Add and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B1.Add,2. Approves the buffer zone for Vézelay, Church and Hill, France.
Sites: Vézelay, Church and Hill
31 COM 8B.68
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B.Add and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B1.Add,2. Approves the buffer zone for Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay, France.
31 COM 8B.69
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Roman Theatre and its Surroundings and the "Triumphal Arch" of Orange
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B.Add and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B1.Add,2. Approves the buffer zone for Roman Theatre and its Surroundings and the "Triumphal Arch" of Orange, France.
31 COM 8B.70
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Pont du Gard (Roman Aqueduct)
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B.Add and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B1.Add,2. Approves the buffer zone for the Pont du Gard (Roman Aqueduct), France.
31 COM 8B.71
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Strasbourg- Grande Île
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B.Add and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B1.Add,2. Recommends that the State Party reconsider the buffer zone for Strasbourg- Grande Île, France, in order to delineate an area which gives more effective protection to the inscribed property and its setting.
31 COM 8B.72
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Palace and Park of Versailles
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B.Add and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B1.Add,2. Approves the buffer zone for the Palace and Park of Versailles, France.
31 COM 8B.73
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Rock Drawings of Valcamonica
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B.Add and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B1.Add,2. Approves the following Statement of Significance for the Rock Drawings of Valcamonica, Italy:Valcamonica's rock art, which consists of over 140,000 engravings on about 2,400 rocks distributed on both sides of an entire valley, constitutes an exceptional example of this kind of manifestation of human thought.The number, duration and variety of the engravings, representing for example navigation, dance, war and ploughing and their relationship with contemporary archaeological ...
Sites: Rock Drawings in Valcamonica
31 COM 8B.74
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Virunga National Park
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8B.Add,2. Approves the following Statement of Significance for the Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo:Virunga National Park is notable for its chain of active volcanoes and the greatest diversity of habitats of any park in Africa: from steppes, savannas and lava plains, swamps, lowland and Afromontane forests, to the unique Afroalpine vegetation and icefields of the Ruwenzori mountains, which culminate in peaks above 5000m. The site includes the spectacular Ruwenzori and Virunga Massifs, including ...
Sites: Virunga National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Following the examination of the state of conservation reports of properties inscribed on the World Heritage List (WHC-07/31.COM/7B, WHC-07/31.COM/7B.Add and WHC-07/31.COM/7B.Add.2) and of proposals for inscription of properties on the World Heritage List (WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/8B.Add.Rev),
2. Decides to inscribe the following property on the List of World Heritage in Danger:
Ecuador, Galápagos Islands (Decision 31 COM 7B.35)
Iraq, Samarra Archaeological City (Decision 31 COM 8B.23)
Senegal, Niokolo Koba National Park (Decision ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Following the examination of the state of conservation reports of properties inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger (WHC-07/31.COM/7A and WHC-07/31.COM/7A.Add, WHC-07/31.COM/7A.Add.2, WHC-07/31.COM/7A.Add.3),
2. Decides to maintain the following properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger:
Afghanistan, Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam (Decision 31 COM 7A.20)
Afghanistan, Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley, (Decision 31 COM 7A.21)
Azerbaijan, Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace ...
Sites: Abu Mena Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) Bam and its Cultural Landscape Chan Chan Archaeological Zone Comoé National Park Coro and its Port Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore Historic Town of Zabid Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works Kahuzi-Biega National Park Manas Wildlife Sanctuary Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park Medieval Monuments in Kosovo 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 Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara Salonga National Park Simien National Park Virunga National Park Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower
31 COM 8C.3
Update of the list of the World Heritage in danger - removal - Royal Palaces of Abomey, Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve, Kathmandu Valley, Everglades National Park
The World Heritage Committee,1.Following the examination of the state of conservation reports of properties inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger (WHC-07/31.COM/7A and WHC-07/31.COM/7A.Add, WHC-07/31.COM/7A.Add.2, WHC-07/31.COM/7A.Add.3),2.Decides to remove the following properties from the List of World Heritage in Danger:Benin, Royal Palaces of Abomey (Decision 31 COM 7A.14)Honduras, Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve (Decision 31 COM 7A.13)Nepal, Kathmandu Valley (Decision 31 COM 7A.23)United States of America, Everglades National Park (Decision 31 COM ...
31 COM 8C.11
Update of the list of the World Heritage in danger - inscription - Galápagos Islands, Samarra Archaeological City, Niokolo Koba National Park
The World Heritage Committee,1.Following the examination of the state of conservation reports of properties inscribed on the World Heritage List (WHC-07/31.COM/7B, WHC-07/31.COM/7B.Add and WHC-07/31.COM/7B.Add.2) and of proposals for inscription of properties on the World Heritage List (WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/8B.Add.Rev), 2.Decides to inscribe the following property on the List of World Heritage in Danger:Ecuador, Galápagos Islands (Decision 31 COM 7B.35)Iraq, Samarra Archaeological City (Decision 31 COM 8B.23)Senegal, Niokolo Koba National Park (Decision 31 COM ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/11A.1,
2. Recalling Decisions 30 COM 11A.1 and 30 COM 11A.2 adopted at its 30th session(Vilnius, 2006),
3. Commends States Parties for updating the boundaries and statements of outstanding universal value and encourages the European States Parties to submit any changes to names, criteria, boundaries and statements of significance in a timely fashion and in accordance with deadlines outlined in the Operational Guidelines as a follow-up to the European Periodic Report, at the latest by 1 February 2008;
4. Takes note ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/11A.2,
2. Takes note of the clarification of property limits provided by the following States Parties in the European region in response to the Retrospective Inventory:
Belgium: La Grand-Place, Brussels;
Bulgaria: Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo; Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari;
Italy: Church and Dominican Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie with "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci; Historic Centre of Florence; I Sassi di Matera; Historic Centre of Urbino;
Portugal: Historic Centre of Évora;
Slovenia: Škocjan ...
Sites: Cathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias in Seville Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain Church and Dominican Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie with “The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci Historic Centre of Évora Historic Centre of Florence Historic Centre of Urbino La Grand-Place, Brussels La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia Mudejar Architecture of Aragon Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo San Millán Yuso and Suso Monasteries Škocjan Caves The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/11D.1,
2. Recalling Decisions 25 COM VII.25-27 adopted at its 25th session (Helsinki, 2001), 7 EXT.COM 5 and 7 EXT.COM 5A.1 adopted at its 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004), 29 COM 11.A adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005), 30 COM 11G adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006);
3. Recognizing the range of benefits for the World Heritage community of the new approach for Section II of the Periodic Reporting questionnaire proposed by the "Working Group on the simplification of the Periodic Reporting ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/11D.2,
Noting that maintaining the long established principle of public access to the Nomination Files of the properties inscribed on the World Heritage List is fundamental to achieving the strategic objectives of the Budapest Declaration, specifically the Credibility of the List, the effective Conservation of the Properties, the support for Capacity-building, and public-awareness and support of the Convention through Communication and also to UNESCO’s founding principles,
Decides to approve the proposal to make the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/13A,
2. Recalls the Budapest Declaration, adopted during its 25th session (Budapest, 2002), and more particularly its Article 5;
3. Takes note of information provided by States Parties in their responses to the questionnaire submitted by the World Heritage Centre; Decisions report (Christchurch, 2007) WHC-07/31.COM/24, p. 193
4. Congratulates States Parties to the Convention for their commitment in the implementation of the four strategic objectives and warmly encourages them to pursue their efforts;
5. Decides ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/13B,
2. Welcomes the proposal by New Zealand to enhance the role of communities in the implementation of the World Heritage Convention;
3. Adds a “fifth C” for “Communities” to the existing Strategic Objectives which were adopted as the Budapest Declaration on World Heritage by the World Heritage Committee at its 26th session (Budapest, 2002) which should read as follows: “To enhance the role of communities in the implementation of the World Heritage Convention.”
4. Encourages ...
31 COM 14
Implementation of the global framework programme for capacity building on natural heritage
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/14,
Recalling Decisions 7 EXT.COM 11, adopted at its 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004) and 29 COM 10, adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005),
Takes notes of the document WHC-07/31.COM/14 and, in particular, the activities undertaken from 2005 to 2007 within the Global Framework Programme for capacity building and training for Natural Heritage;
Requests the Director of the World Heritage Centre in close cooperation with IUCN and ICCROM to:
Define a training programme including the institutions and ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/15,
Recalling Decision 29 COM 13, adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005);
Expresses its appreciation for the results achieved and encourages the World Heritage Centre to continue work developed under the World Heritage Partnerships Initiative (World Heritage PACT);
Requests the World Heritage Centre, in preparing the next cycle of revisions to the Operational Guidelines, to submit to the 32nd session of the Committee, a discussion paper on new strategic directions for partnerships, with a particular emphasis ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/16,
Recalling Decisions 30 COM 14A.9 and 30 COM 13.3 (Vilnius, 2006), and 29 COM 18B (Durban, 2005);
Requests the World Heritage Centre to check, in close consultation with the Advisory Bodies, the consistency of the relevant decisions of the Committee with the Operational Guidelines;
Also requests the World Heritage Centre, in order to ensure consistency, to submit the proposed revisions for consideration by the Chairperson of the World Heritage Committee, and to update the electronic, web-based version of the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/16.Add,
Decides to allocate a budget of USD 8,000 from the World Heritage Fund for the organization of an orientation session for new Committee members to be held the day prior to the 32nd session in 2008;
Requests the Director of the World Heritage Centre to organize the orientation session in cooperation with the Chairperson of the World Heritage Committee, the Advisory Bodies, and ICCROM in particular;
Recognizing the benefits of promoting collegiality among new Committee members and those members currently ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/17,
Recalling the Resolution adopted by the 15th session of the General Assembly of States Parties to the World Heritage Convention asking the Secretariat to initiate a process until the General Assembly in 2007 to discuss possible alternatives to the present election system;
Recalling Decision 30 COM 18B, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006);
Taking note that only 19 out of 183 States Parties commented on Document WHC-06/30.COM/18B;
Reaffirming the necessity to secure a more equitable representation of the ...
Decision: 31 COM 18A
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/18A,
Decides to approve the following requests:
India: Regional training Workshop for conservation and management of Central Asian and Mogul architecture for an amount of USD 59,600
Vietnam: Ha Long Bay Management Department Institutional Strengthening Project for an amount of USD 65,780
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/18B,
2. Recalling Decision 30 COM 14A, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006),
3. Taking into account the recommendations contained in Document WHC-06/30.COM/14A,
4. Considers that the preference for Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Low Income Economies (LIEs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and post-conflict countries apply when the funds available are limited and a selection has to be made;
5. Decides:
a) to adopt the new application form and ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/19B,
Recalling Decision 30 COM 6 and 30 COM 12 adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006);
Takes note of the recommendations presented in the Management Audit of the World Heritage Centre and the preliminary comments of the Director-General as well as the observations made by the Internal Oversight Service on the Audit;
Notes the assessment of the Audit which recognizes that the World Heritage Centre is a centre of excellence in its areas of competence and that the programme it implements is one of the most ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/20A,
2. Takes note of the state of implementation of the Budget for 2006-2007, and the current situation of the reserves and contributions as at 31 December 2006;
3. Requests the World Heritage Centre to present, at the next Committee session, a document on the statement of accounts of the World Heritage Fund for the period 2006-2007 as well as the provisional state of implementation of the 2008-2009 budget, as per the revised budgetary structure (Decision 6 EXT.COM 6);
4. Decides to set the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/20B,
2. Approves the World Heritage Fund budget of USD 6,416,464 for the 2008-2009 biennium and the corresponding breakdown annexed to Tables 1 to 3;
3. Requests the World Heritage Centre to report upon the budgetary execution in accordance with the format adopted by Decision 6 EXT.COM 6, including all funding sources, at each Committee session, in the framework of its annual report;
4. Also requests the World Heritage Centre to present audited statements of the 2006-2007 biennium to the 32nd ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/21A,
Recalling Decision 30 COM 13, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006),
Takes note of the cost-benefit analysis presented therein;
Commends New Zealand for its proposal relative to producing an audio recording of the proceedings of Committee sessions, but notes that it is not timely and decides to continue with the present system of Summary Records.
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/21B,
Recalling Decisions 30 COM 6 and 30 COM 15.2, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006);
Endorses the proposed list of titles for the new World Heritage Resource Manuals Series, as well as the outlined timeline;
Thanks the Netherlands Funds-in-Trust for their financial assistance in the production of the Resource Manual on Management Guidelines for Cultural Landscapes;
Approves the budget for the following titles to be published in 2008/2009 (see Decision 31 COM 20B):
Guidance on Preparing World ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/21C,
Welcomes the proposal to implement an integrated programme of activities in support of earthen architectural heritage and recognizes the potential of this programme to contribute towards the sustainable development of traditional settlements which could provide considerable benefits to local communities;
Decides to allocate USD 80,000 from the World Heritage Fund as seed money for the implementation of Phase 1 of the Programme (namely, USD 40,000 from the 2006-2007 budget, and USD 40,000 from the 2008-2009 ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Recalling its Decision 30 COM 16, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006), which elected a Bureau whose mandate began at the end of its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006) until the end of its 31st session (Christchurch, 2007),2. Decides to elect, in accordance with Rule 13.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Committee, a Bureau with the following composition: a) Dr Christina Cameron (Canada) as Chairperson of the World Heritage Committee, whose mandate will begin at the end of the 31st session of the Committee (Christchurch, 2007) until the end of the 32nd ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Adopts the following provisional agenda for the session for its 8th Extraordinary session (UNESCO, October 2007) :
PROVISIONAL AGENDA OF THE 8TH EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE WORLD HERITAGE COMMITTEE
Election of the Rapporteur of the 32nd session of the World Heritage Committee
Continuation of the reflection on the elections of the members of the World Heritage Committee
International ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/23,
Decides that its 32nd session will take place in Québec, Canada, from 2 to 10 July 2008;
Adopts the following provisional Agenda for its 32nd session (Québec, 2008):
OPENING SESSION
1. Opening session
2. Requests for Observer status
3. Adoption of the Agenda and the Timetable
3A Adoption of the Agenda
3B Adoption of the Timetable
REPORTS
4. Report of the Rapporteurs
4A Report of the Rapporteur of the 31st session of the World Heritage Committee (Christchurch, ...
Decision 7 EXT.COM/BUR 2.1
The Bureau of the World Heritage Committee,
Having examined the preparatory assistance request made by South Africa regarding the preparation of a nomination file for Richtersveld mixed heritage, as presented in Document WHC-04/7 EXT.COM/BUR.2;
Decides to approve this preparatory assistance request for mixed heritage for US$ 20,000 under the 2004 budget.
Decision: 7 EXT.COM/BUR 2.2
The World Heritage Bureau,
Having examined the preparatory assistance request made by Sudan regarding the preparation of a nomination file for the property 'Island of Meroe, as presented in Document WHC-04/7 EXT.COM/BUR.2;
Decides to approve this preparatory assistance request for cultural heritage for US$ 20,000 under the 2004 budget.
Recommendation: 7 EXT.COM/BUR 2.3
The World Heritage Bureau,
Having examined the technical cooperation assistance request made by India regarding an improved geographic information system (GIS) for Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), as presented in Documents WHC-04/7EXT.COM/6 and WHC-04/7EXT.COM/6 Add,
Noting that in accordance with Decision 28 COM 10A, four requests for technical cooperation will be submitted to the Chairperson / Committee in 2005 for a total amount US$ 104,915;
Considering that only an amount of US$ 160,000 is available for cultural properties under technical ...
Sites: Mountain Railways of India
Decision 7 EXT.COM/BUR 2.4
The Bureau of the World Heritage Committee,
Having examined the technical cooperation assistance request made jointly by Mongolia and the Russian Federation regarding the elaboration of a Joint Mongolian-Russian Federation Site Management Plan for the Uvs Nuur Basin, as presented in Document WHC-04/7 EXT.COM/BUR.2,
Decides to approve this technical cooperation assistance request for natural heritage for US$ 26,000 under the 2004 budget.
Sites: Uvs Nuur Basin