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Paraty and Ilha Grande – Culture and Biodiversity (Brazil)
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44th session of the World Heritage Committee

In light of recent developments in the world related to pandemic COVID-19, it was decided that the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee, initially scheduled for 29 June - 9 July 2020 will be postponed to a later date. Consultations are currently under way to determine the exact dates of the session.

Please note that the dates of the dispatches of statutory documents for the 44th session will be established, in accordance with the Rules of Procedure, once the dates of the 44th session of the Committee are fixed.

Further information will be provided as soon as possible. Many thanks for your understanding.

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