The World Heritage Committee,
- Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/8A,
- Stressing the importance of the process of revision and updating of Tentative Lists, as a tool towards regional harmonisation of the World Heritage List and long-term planning;
- Encourages States Parties to seek as early as possible upstream advice from the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies during the development or revision of their Tentative Lists as appropriate;
- Commends the World Heritage Centre, ICOMOS, IUCN, and ICCROM for the preparation of a guidance document for States Parties on the development or revision of their Tentative Lists;
- Takes note of the Tentative Lists presented in Annexes 2 and 3 of this document.