The World Heritage Committee, 1. Takes note with appreciation that the Spanish authorities have provided a report as requested (Decision 27 COM 7B.76); 2. Recalls that the plot of the Huerto de las Adoratrices was included in the original nomination file as an integral part of the core area of the World Heritage property; 3. Regrets that the Huerto de las Adoratrices has been excluded from the protection of the municipal law on heritage protection; 4. Further regrets the recent changes to the law, which do not only affect the Huerto de las Adoratrices but also other monuments and plots ...
Sites: Old City of Salamanca
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Acknowledging that the Ukrainian authorities have provided the report on the research on planned or completed conservation projects in the vicinity of the World Heritage property (Decision 27 COM 7B.80), 2. Expresses its appreciation to the State Party for the progress made with regard to measures taken to respond to the damage caused by the construction of the underground swimming pool and to define the boundaries of the property; 3. Requests the State Party to keep the World Heritage Centre and ICOMOS informed of any future projects, which may have an ...
The World Heritage Committee [51], 1. Taking note of the findings of the international reactive monitoring mission to the property, 2. Congratulates the State Party for having instigated an international reactive monitoring mission in order to discuss ways of enhancing the state of conservation of the property and expresses its appreciation to the German World Heritage Foundation for providing assistance for carrying out the mission; 3. Encourages the State Party to take into account the recommendations made by the mission in January 2004 in particular to improve the management structure ...
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Noting the report received from the State Party (Decision 27 COM 7B.81), 2. Requests the State Party to provide a conservation plan and to ensure a coherent redevelopment of the World Heritage property; 3. Further requests the State Party to keep the World Heritage Centre informed about the progress made in the reconstruction of the property as well as about the impact of the waste bins on the visual integrity of the ...
The World Heritage Committee [53], 1. Noting that the State Party did not provide a progress report by the deadline of 1 February 2004 as requested by the World Heritage Committee at its 27th session in 2003 (Decision 27 COM 7B.82), but it was only provided on 7 May and its revised version on 28 May 2004, 2. Notes the progress with the A303 Stonehenge Improvement Road and the proposals for a new visitor centre; 3. Welcomes the opportunity given to the public to make their views known in the decision making process concerning the A303 road construction through a Public Inquiry; 4. Requests ...
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Regretting that the requested report on the building projects was not provided on time by the State Party (Decision 27 COM 7B.83), 2. Recommends that the State Party avoid any construction in the immediate vicinity of the site that could harm the setting and integrity of the property; 3. Requests the State Party to provide an up-date report on this matter including an in-depth study of the possible impacts, to the World Heritage Centre by 1 February 2005 in order that the World Heritage Committee can examine the state of conservation of the property at its ...
Sites: Tower of London
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Taking note of the report transmitted by the State Party (Decision 27 COM 7B.97), 2. Regretting that the construction of a new road through the World Heritage property caused damages, which should have been assessed through archaeological surveys prior to the construction activities, 3. Recalls paragraph 56 of the Operational Guidelines (2002) and strongly urges the State Party to avoid similar interventions within the World Heritage property of Chavín in the future; 4. Requests the State Party to submit, by 1 February 2005, a detailed report ...
Sites: Chavin (Archaeological Site)
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Taking note of the information transmitted by the State Party (Decision 27 COM 7B.101), 2. Having heard as well the comments of ICOMOS on additional reports and architectural designs for the hotel-casino project, which were discussed with the relevant authorities in Uruguay, 3. Commends the State Party for following up on the ICOMOS and Committee recommendations with regard to the need for the preparation of a management plan for the area and the revision of the hotel-casino project; 4. Requests the State Party to consider the results of the ICOMOS mission ...
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Taking note of the progress report transmitted by the State Party (Decision 27 COM 7B.102), 2. Expressing its serious concerns about the state of conservation of the property and lack of adequate management, planning and conservation mechanisms, 3. Urges the State Party, once again, to consider and implement the recommendations of the 2002 World Heritage Centre / ICOMOS mission and to submit a request for International Assistance under the World Heritage Fund to this end; 4. Requests the World Heritage Centre to develop, in close consultation with ICOMOS ...
Sites: Coro and its Port
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Takes note of the report on the implementation and results of the sub-regional capacity building programme for the conservation, management and sustainable development of the Jesuit Missions of the Guaranies (2003- 2005) (Decision 27 COM 7B.84).
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Taking note of the reports transmitted by the State Party containing information on the design and elaboration of the Master Plan for the protected area of Brasilia (Decision 27 COM 7B.85), 2. Encourages a continued and strengthened co-operation between Instituto do Patrimônio Historico e Artistico Nacional (IPHAN) and Federal District Government (GDF); 3. Requests the State Party to keep the Committee informed on the further elaboration of Brasilia's Master Plan.
Sites: Brasilia
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Taking note of the reports transmitted by the State Party and ICOMOS (Decision 27 COM 7B.86), 2. Commending the Brazilian authorities for their concerted effort in restoring and revitalizing the Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás and for inviting the ICOMOS monitoring mission, 3. Requests the State Party to keep the Committee informed on the outcome of the judicial process regarding the construction of the avenue as part of the integrated preservation ...
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Taking note of the report transmitted by the State Party containing information on the delimitation and description of Core and Buffer Zones to be included in a revised version of the 1996 Master Plan for Ouro Preto (Decision 27 COM 7B.87), 2. Requests the State Party to keep the Committee informed on the finalization, approval and implementation of the revised Master Plan.
Sites: Historic Town of Ouro Preto
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Taking note of the progress reports transmitted by the State Party (Decision 27 COM 7B.88), 2. Commends the authorities for their comprehensive programme of restoration and training activities, on-going as well as foreseen, and for having generated significant additional funding to the Emergency Assistance, which was provided under the World Heritage Fund; 3. Thanks the World Monuments Fund and the Fundación Amigos de las Iglesias de Chiloé for their contribution to the implementation of the restoration activities.
Sites: Churches of Chiloé
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Taking note of the reports provided by the State Party and ICOMOS on the state of conservation of the property (Decision 27 COM 7B.89), 2. Congratulates the authorities for thoroughly implementing the recommendations of the UNESCO-ICOMOS Reactive Monitoring mission of 2003.
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Regrets that the State Party did not provide the requested report on the progress made in the adoption of the new law on monumental heritage (Decision 27 COM 7B.90); 2. Reiterates its request to the State Party to provide the above-mentioned report by 1 February 2005 for consideration of the Committee at its 29th session in 2005.
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Taking note of the reports provided by the State Party and ICOMOSconcerning the process of revision and updating of legislation for the protection of Antigua Guatemala and the reconstruction and revitalizationprojects of the Cathedral and the Third Cloister of the Compañía de Jesús, which have not negatively affected the values of the property (Decision 27COM 7B.92),
2. Thanking the Spanish Agency for International Co-operation (AECI) for theirvaluable contribution to revitalizing Antigua Guatemala, while respecting its cultural ...
Sites: Antigua Guatemala
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Regrets that the State Party did not provide the requested report on the state of
conservation of the property with particular reference to its decision
concerning the development of a commercial airport to operate at the
archaeological site of Copán (Decision 27 COM 7B.93);
2. Reiterates its request to the State Party to provide the above-mentioned report
by 1 February 2005 for consideration of the Committee at its 29th session in
2005.
Sites: Maya Site of Copan
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Taking note of the information transmitted by the State Party and the ICOMOS Reactive Monitoring report concerning the construction of underground parking facilities in the World Heritage core and buffer zones of Puebla (Decision 27 COM 7B.94), 2. Commending the State Party for having taken the proper measures to stop the construction activities, 3. Requests the State Party to keep the Committee informed on the implementation of the ICOMOS recommendations as well as on the finalization of the Integral Plan for the Rehabilitation of the Historic Centre of ...
Sites: Historic Centre of Puebla
The World Heritage Committee,1. Taking note of the UNESCO Mexico Office report concerning the Project for the Participatory Identification of an Integral Rehabilitation Plan for the Cultural Heritage of Xochimilco,2. Congratulates all parties involved in the preparation of the Project and invites the State Party to consult ICOMOS and IUCN in the process of the elaboration and implementation of the Rehabilitation Plan and the eventual Master Plan;3. Requests the State Party to keep the Committee informed on the further elaboration of the Project for the Participatory Identification of an ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Taking note of the information on the meeting on Fortifications in the
Americas, which took place in March 2004 in Campeche (Mexico), which
discussed the poor state of conservation of the property of Portobelo-San
Lorenzo,
2. Thanking the World Monuments Fund and American Express, once again, for
their support in the follow-up of the restoration project in San Jeronimo and
Santiago Fortresses,
3. Invites the State Party to submit a request for International Assistance to
further support conservation works at the property;
4. Requests the State ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Taking note of the progress report transmitted by the State Party (Decision 27
COM 7B.98),
2. Commending the State Party for the report on the Emergency Evaluation of
Buildings in the Historic Centre and recommending immediate implementation
of its recommendations,
3. Requests the State Party to finalize the Master Plan and to create provisions for
it to be put into action with specific regulations for a risk-preparedness
programme, traffic restriction studies and regulations for construction materials
prohibiting the use of reinforced ...
Sites: City of Cuzco
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Taking note of the reports transmitted by the State Party (Decision 27 COM 7B.99), 2. Requests the State Party to formalize the current procedures to set up a Management Coordination Unit to implement the Strategic Plan with full responsibility for implementing the projects, composed of all the relevant institutions for the protection and development of the Historical Centre of Lima; 3. Draws the attention of the State Party to the possibility of organizing an international expert meeting to improve civil participation and private investment in the ...
Sites: Historic Centre of Lima
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Taking note of the progress report submitted by the State Party with
information on the implementation of the Master Plan (Decision 27 COM
7B.100),
2. Commending the State Party for the outline programme for Emergencies and
Reduction of Disasters, which is under preparation, and thanking the Spanish
Agency for International Co-operation for the support provided,
3. Requests information on the demolition of the immovable heritage in the
Historical Centre of Arequipa by the Resolution 073-2003-INC-DA, adopted
by the Regional Directorate of Arequipa ...
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Commending the State Party for its comprehensive report 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, 2. Requests the State Party to continue to report on efforts to ensure that winter travel facilities respect the protection of the Park, its visitors, and its wildlife; 3. Further requests the State Party to submit by 1 February 2005 an updated report on the progress made in the conservation of the property ...
Sites: Yellowstone National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Following examination of state of conservation reports of properties on theWorld Heritage List (WHC-04/28.COM/15B and WHC-04/28.COM/15B Add)and of proposals for inscription of properties on the World Heritage List(WHC-04/28.COM/14B Rev),
2. Decides to inscribe the following properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger:
Bam and its Cultural Landscape, Islamic Republic of Iran (Decision 28 COM 14B.56)
Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara (United Republic of Tanzania) (Decision 28 COM 15B.41)
Cologne Cathedral, Germany (Decision 28 ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Following examination of state of conservation reports of properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger (WHC-04/28.COM/15A Rev),
2. Decides to maintain the following properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger:
Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam, Afghanistan (Decision 28 COM 15A.21)
Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley, Afghanistan (Decision 28 COM 15A.22)
Butrint, Albania (Decision 28 COM 15A.28)
Tipasa, Algeria (Decision 28 COM 15A.16)
Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden ...
Sites: Abu Mena Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) Butrint Chan Chan Archaeological Zone Comoé National Park 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 Salonga National Park Sangay National Park Simien National Park Timbuktu Tipasa Virunga National Park Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower
28 COM 15C.3 The World Heritage Committee,
1. Following examination of state of conservation reports of properties on the Listof World Heritage in Danger (WHC-04/28.COM/15A Rev),2. Decides to remove the following properties from the List of World Heritage in Danger:
Angkor, Cambodia (Decision 28 COM 15A.23)
Bahla Fort, Oman (Decision 28 COM 15A.19)
Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Uganda (Decision 28 COM 15A.8)
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Expressing its sincere appreciation to the States Parties of Latin America and the Caribbean, the World Heritage Centre, the Advisory Bodies and the regional experts involved in the periodic reporting exercise for their collaboration in the successful completion of the comprehensive report on “The State of the World Heritage in Latin America and the Caribbean, 2004 Periodic Report”,
2. Takes note of the periodic report and endorses its Strategic Framework for Action contained in it;
3. Also endorses the Caribbean Action Plan for World Heritage 2004-2014 ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Decides, in view of the time constraints, to defer the discussion of this Item
until its 7th extraordinary session to be held in Paris, (December 2004).
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Decides, in view of the time constraints, to defer the discussion of this Item
until its 7th extraordinary session to be held in Paris, (December 2004).
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Takes note of the information provided by the Secretariat on the progress made in the implementation of its decisions 26 COM 6.1 and 26 COM 6.2 and further takes note of the oral report of the representative of the Director- General ; 2. Commends the Palestinian authorities and the Secretariat for the activities accomplished despite the difficult circumstances; 3. Requests the World Heritage Centre to continue assisting the concerned Palestinian institutions in developing capacity in the protection of the cultural and natural heritage and assessing its ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Decides, in view of the time constraints, to defer the discussion of this Item
until its 7th extraordinary session to be held in Paris, (December 2004).
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Decides, in view of the time constraints, to defer the discussion of this Item
until its 7th extraordinary session to be held in Paris, (December 2004).
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Decides, in view of the time constraints, to defer the discussion of this Item
until its 7th extraordinary session to be held in Paris, (December 2004).
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Decides, in view of the time constraints, to defer the discussion of this Item,
with the exception of the proposal by China, until its 7th extraordinary session
to be held in Paris, (December 2004).
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Recalling the responsibility of the States Parties under Article 5 (e) of the
World Heritage Convention to “foster the establishment or development of
national/regional centres for training in the protection, conservation and
presentation of the cultural and natural heritage and to encourage scientific
research in this field”,
2. Welcomes the initiative of the Government of China to establish a World
Heritage Research and Training Institute in China and invites the State Party to
report on the progress of this initiative at the 7th extraordinary ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Noting with satisfaction the partnership day that took place on the occasion of
its 28 session,
2. Decides, in view of the time constraints, to defer the discussion of this Item
until its 7th extraordinary session to be held in Paris, (December 2004).
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Decides, in view of the time constraints, to defer the discussion of this Item
until its 7th extraordinary session to be held in Paris, (December 2004).
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Decides, in view of the time constraints, to defer the discussion of this Item
until its 7th extraordinary session to be held in Paris, (December 2004).
The World Heritage Committee
1. Recalling Decision 27 COM 3 which, on an exceptional basis, elected a Bureau whose mandate began at the end of the 27th session of the Committee until the end of the 28th session of the Committee,
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) Mr Themba P Wakashe (South Africa) as Chairperson of the World Heritage Committee, whose mandate will begin at the end of the 28th session of the Committee until the end of the 29th session of the Committee in 2005 in South ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Decides to adopt the following provisional agenda for its 29th session : 29th session of the World Heritage Committee Durban, South Africa (2005) Opening Session
1. Opening Session 1.1 Opening of the session by the Chairperson of the World Heritage Committee 1.2 Introduction by the Director-General of UNESCO or his representative 1.3 Welcome by the Host Country 2. Requests for Observer status 3. Adoption of the Agenda Reports 4. Report of the Rapporteur of the 7th extraordinary session of the World Heritage Committee (Paris, 6-11 December 2004) 5. Report ...
The World Heritage Committee
1. Decides, in view of the time constraints, to defer the discussion of this Item
until its 7th extraordinary session to be held in Paris, (December 2004).
The World Heritage Committee,
Decides to hold its 7th Extraordinary session in December 2004 and to adopt the following provisional agenda for the session : 7th Extraordinary session of the World Heritage Committee December 2004 Opening Session
1. Opening of the session • by the Chairperson of the World Heritage Committee • Introduction by the Director-General of UNESCO or his representative
2. Requests for Observer status
3. Adoption of the Agenda and provisional Timetable Reports
4A. Progress Report and discussion on the Revised Operational Guidelines
4B. Working methods of the ...