The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 42 COM 7A.48, adopted at its 42nd session (Manama, 2018),
Congratulates the State Party for the evacuation of the illegal occupants of the ecological corridor between the highlands and lowlands which answers a major concern of the World Heritage Committee and notes that it is crucial to guarantee the ecological connectivity between the highland and lowland sectors for the restoration of the integrity of the property;
Requests the State Party to develop a rehabilitation plan for this zone ...
Sites: Kahuzi-Biega National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decisions 41 COM 7A.9 and 42 COM 7A.49, adopted at its 41st (Krakow, 2017) and 42nd (Manama, 2018) sessions respectively,
Reiterates its concern for the continued insecurity, which limits surveillance coverage of the property, and reiterates its request to the State Party to rapidly strengthen the number and capacity of guards, as well as the budget for the property in order to extend the coverage of the patrols and progressively gain full control of the property and drastically reduce the poaching ...
Sites: Okapi Wildlife Reserve
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined document WHC/19/43.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 42 COM 7A.50, adopted at its 42nd session (Manama, 2018),
Congratulates the State Party for the efforts undertaken with its partners in the implementation of the corrective measures and improvement in the management efficiency of the property, and encourages the State Party to reinforce its cooperation efforts with its partners;
Launches an appeal to donors to continue their financial support in the implementation of the corrective measures and in security for the management of the ...
Sites: Salonga National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 42 COM 7A.51, adopted at its 42nd session (Manama, 2018),
Addresses its most sincere condolences to the families of the guards killed in the line of duty and to all the staff of the Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation (ICCN);
Commends the management efforts of the ICCN to strengthen surveillance and ecological monitoring, in particular through the increase in the number of guards, the improvement in collaboration with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo ...
Sites: Virunga National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/7A,
Recalling Decisions 39 COM 7B.4, 40 COM 7B.80 and 42 COM 7B.92, adopted at its 39th (Bonn, 2015), 40th (Istanbul/UNESCO, 2016) and 42nd (Manama, 2018) sessions respectively,
Acknowledges the State Party of Kenya’s efforts to implement the newly approved Management Plan for 2018-2028, and requests the State Party to submit it and the Action Plans, to the World Heritage Centre, together with details of its implementation;
Deeply regrets the continued lack of a consolidated response by the States Parties of Kenya ...
Sites: Lake Turkana National Parks
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 42 COM 7A.53, adopted at its 42nd session (Manama, 2018),
Welcomes progress achieved by the State Party towards the implementation of the corrective measures, in particular the strengthened surveillance, ecological monitoring and rehabilitation of degraded areas;
Notes the reported decrease in the 2018 deforestation rate for the whole property but reiterates its request to the State Party to provide further information on deforestation rates for each component of the property since 2009, ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 42 COM 7A.54, adopted at its 42nd session (Manama, 2018),
Takes note of the efforts made by the State Party to implement the corrective measures, and the positive collaboration with the local communities through the involvement of the valley leaders in raising awareness and monitoring of the property, but considers that further progress is needed in view of the magnitude of the threats to the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of the property;
Notes that ecological monitoring has confirmed the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 42 COM 7A.55, adopted at its 42nd session (Manama, 2018),
Congratulates the State Party for the efforts undertaken in the implementation of the corrective measures, in particular the updating of the General Management Plan of the property and its periphery, the combat against invasive species and the operationalisation of the ecological monitoring system, and requests the State Party to continue its efforts;
Takes note that the results of the inventory and the ecological monitoring ...
Sites: Niokolo-Koba National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/7A.Add.2,
Recalling Decisions 36 COM 7B.5, 36 COM 8B.43, 40 COM 7, 40 COM 7A.47, and 42 COM 7A.56 adopted at its 36th (Saint-Petersburg, 2012), 40th (Istanbul/UNESCO, 2016), 42nd (Manama, 2018) sessions respectively,
While noting the reported reduction in poaching in the property, reiterates its utmost concern about the State Party’s decision to develop the Rufiji Hydropower project (RHPP) within the property and recalls the Committee’s position that the construction of dams with large reservoirs within the ...
Sites: Selous Game Reserve
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/7A,
Recalling Decisions 41 COM 7A.32 and 42 COM 7A.17 adopted at its 41st (Krakow, 2017) and 42nd (Manama, 2018) sessions respectively,
Notes that the State Party has commenced the implementation of a number of the corrective measures to protect and conserve the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of the property, including the removal of inadequate new constructions and the preparation of a condition survey and resulting action plan for ensuring the conservation of archaeological remains;
Continues to express great ...
Sites: Abu Mena
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 42 COM 7A.18, adopted at its 42nd session (Manama, 2018),
Notes with appreciation the State Party’s efforts to keep the World Heritage Centre informed about the situation on the ground;
Expresses its grave concern about the state of conservation of the property following the armed conflict and intentional destructive acts;
Notes with concern the continuing lack of detailed information on the state of conservation of the property;
Reiterates its request to the State Party to submit any ...
Sites: Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 42 COM 7A.19, adopted at its 42nd session (Manama, 2018),
Notes with appreciation the State Party’s efforts to keep the World Heritage Centre informed about the situation on the ground, but notes however with concern the continuing lack of complete and detailed information on the state of conservation of the property;
Encourages again the State Party to prevent further damage to the property and looting, and to address priority actions as outlined in the Response Plan e Safeguarding of ...
Sites: Hatra
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 42 COM 7A.20, adopted at its 42nd session (Manama, 2018),
Notes with appreciation the State Party’s efforts to keep the World Heritage Centre informed about the situation on the ground;
Expresses its grave concern about the state of conservation of the property following the armed conflict and intentional destructive acts;
Reiterates its request to the State Party to submit documentation of the damage done to the property as a whole and its affected monuments, for review by the World ...
Sites: Samarra Archaeological City
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/7A.Add.2,
Taking note of the report provided by the State Party regarding the state of conservation of the properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger, expresses its concern about the lack of comprehensive and detailed assessment of the properties affected by the conflict and about the limited resources available for the safeguarding of affected cultural heritage;
Expresses its appreciation to the Director-General of UNESCO for the progress made towards safeguarding of cultural heritage in the Old City of ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having considered document WHC/19/43.COM/7A.Add.3 and the Annex attached to this decision,
Recalling its previous decisions concerning the Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls,
Decides that the status of the Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls relating to the World Heritage List remains unchanged as reflected in Decisions 42 COM 7A.21 and 42 COM 8C.2 of its last session,
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ANNEX
The World Heritage Committee
43rd session of the Committee (43 COM)
Item 22: Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls (site proposed by Jordan)
The World Heritage ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 42 COM 7A.22, adopted at its 42nd session (Manama, 2018),
Commends the State Party for the important efforts made for the conservation of the property and its Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) in close coordination with local communities and civil society, despite the prevailing unstable situation and difficult working conditions on the ground, and urges it to continue its efforts in this regard to the degree possible;
Requests the State Party to keep the Committee regularly informed ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 42 COM 7A.23, adopted at its 42nd session (Manama, 2018),
Commends the State Party for the important efforts made for the conservation of the property and its Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) in close coordination with local communities and civil society, despite the prevailing unstable situation and difficult working conditions on the ground, and urges it to continue its efforts in this regard to the extent possible;
Also requests the State Party to keep the World Heritage Centre ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/7A.Add.2,
Recalling Decision 42 COM 7A.24, adopted at its 42nd session (Manama, 2018),
Notes with appreciation the activities undertaken by the State Party to address the conservation threats at the property despite the numerous difficulties faced, and urges it to continue its efforts in this regard to the extent possible;
Expresses concern over the damage incurred at the property due to the armed conflict, in particular to the Theatre, and requests the State Party to provide the results of the assessment and ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/7A.Add.2,
Recalling Decision 42 COM 7A.25, adopted at its 42nd session (Manama, 2018),
Commends the State Party for its important efforts in conserving the property and its Outstanding Universal Value (OUV), in close coordination with the local communities and civil society, and urges it to continue its efforts in this regard to the extent possible;
Requests the State Party, in conformity with Paragraph 172 of the Operational Guidelines, to keep the Committee regularly informed about the evolution of the situation ...
Sites: Old Town of Ghadamès
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 42 COM 7A.2, adopted at its 42nd session (Manama, 2018),
Commends the State Party for the important efforts made for the conservation of the property and its Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) in close coordination with local communities and civil society, despite the prevailing unstable situation and difficult working conditions on the ground, and urges it to continue its efforts in this regard, if possible;
Requests the State Party to keep the World Heritage Centre regularly informed ...