The World Heritage Committee,
- Having examined Documents WHC/21/44.COM/8B and WHC/21/44.COM/INF.8B2,
- Recalling Decision 40 COM 8B.7 adopted at its 40th session (Istanbul/UNESCO Headquarters, 2016),
- Approves the proposed minor boundary modification for Hubei Shennongjia, China;
- Encourages the State Party to continue enhancing connectivity conservation measures, so as to fully implement Decision 40 COM 8B.7, and including in particular the connection between the two component parts of the property;
- Recalling its request to the State Party on relocation from the property made in Decision 40 COM 8B.7, requests the State Party to apply this request also in the modified property ensuring that any relocation activities are voluntary and fully respect international norms, and that further relocation activities should not be undertaken unless they are fully justified;
- Also requests the State Party to submit by 1 February 2022 the revised management plan for the property, including a confirmation of national park status for the property and on how potentially increased demands for visitation will be managed, including through the current Tourism Master Plan.