Decision 23 COM VIII.B
Aeolian Islands (Italy)

VIII.5 Concerning the site of the Aeolian Islands (Italy), the Committee noted that the Bureau at its extraordinary session had deferred the site. The Delegate of Italy informed the Committee that there had been a misunderstanding in the information provided, and that management plans and regulations for the site exist. Several delegates highlighted procedural matters in particular paragraph 65 of the Operational Guidelines, and stated that deferred sites are not presented for consideration by the Committee. Other delegates underlined the sovereignty of the Committee in its decisions. Following a considerable debate, the Delegate of Italy withdrew the request to discuss the site at this session. The Chairperson thanked the Committee for the debate and expressed his wish to avoid lengthy legal debates. He noted that Italy and IUCN will clarify the management issues and concluded that the site will be presented to the twenty-fourth Bureau session.

Decision Code

23 COM VIII.B

Themes

Inscriptions on the World Heritage List

States Parties 1

Italy

Properties 1

Isole Eolie (Aeolian Islands)

Session

23rd session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF.209)

Year

1999