The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7A,
2. Recalls Decision 35 COM 7A.8 adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Extends its deepest condolences to the families of guards killed during operations conducted to protect the property, since its last session;
4. Warmly welcomes the efforts of the State Party and in particular the Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation, in implementing the corrective measures;
5. Expresses its strong concern with regard to the reports indicating an ...
Sites: Okapi Wildlife Reserve
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7A.9 , adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Commends the State Party for the reported efforts to strengthen the management effectiveness of the property as well as progress in the implementation of several recommendations on previous monitoring missions as well as the reported significant increases in populations of the endangered Walia ibex and Ethiopian wolf but notes that progress should continue to be made to resolve the ...
Sites: Simien National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7A.10, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Welcomes the efforts by the State Party to start implementing the corrective measures, in particular the inscription of ebony and rosewood species under Appendix III of CITES, and the reported halting of all illegal logging in Masoala National Park;
4. Considers that to address the issue of illegal logging in a sustainable way, it is important to tackle the governance of the forest sector ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7A.11, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Regrets the absence of precise information in the reports submitted by the State Party on the implementation of the corrective measures and their impact, in response to the decisions of the Committee;
4. Reiterates its deep concern concerning the deterioration of the Outstanding Universal Value of the property based on reports received indicating that several species of ...
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7A.12, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Reiterates its concern about the alarmingly low densities of wildlife in the property, as indicated by the reported survey results, which reflect a significant deterioration of the property’s Outstanding Universal Value;
4. Welcomes the actions undertaken by the State Party in the development of a management framework for the property and in strengthening cooperation with local communities and other ...
Sites: Niokolo-Koba National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7B.16, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Acknowledges the progress reported by the State Party, and urges the State Party to continue increasing the efforts to combat illegal activities within the property;
4. Notes the on-going process of updating the Action Plan, and requests the State Party to urgently reactivate the Inter-ministerial World Heritage Working Group which would facilitate its ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7B.14, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Welcomes the significant effort of the State Party to refine and quantify the indicators developed for the Desired state of conservation for removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger and to connect them to the 14 corrective measures allowing a comprehensive report on progress;
4. Expresses concern about the results of the assessment of the effects of exotic ...
Sites: Everglades National Park
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7A.15, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Expresses its utmost concern that the State Party has not made a clear and unequivocal commitment to eliminate oil concessions granted within the boundaries of the property, which threaten to seriously and irreversibly affect its Outstanding Universal Value if activated, and reiterates its position that oil exploration and extraction are incompatible with World Heritage status;
4. Notes with extreme concern that ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7A.16, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Endorses the recommendations expressed by the reactive monitoring mission;
4. Welcomes the efforts of the State Party to implement the interim corrective measures adopted by the World Heritage Committee at its 34th session, in ...
Sites: Los Katíos National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7B.31, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Welcomes the progress made towards the relocation of illegal occupants from within the property, and also the establishment of an inter-ministerial judicial group to lead the land tenure regularization process for indigenous groups living in and around the property;
4. Takes note of the Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposed Patuca III hydroelectric project on the Patuca ...
1. Having examined document WHC-12/36.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7A.17, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Welcomes the progress made by the State Party in the implementation of the adopted corrective measures, and in the reconstruction of the Muzibu Azaala Mpanga in particular, and urges it to continue its efforts in collaboration with the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies;
4. Also welcomes the support by the Government of Japan through UNESCO to address the fire fighting and disaster risk management ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined document WHC-12/36.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7A.18, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Notes with satisfaction the efforts made for the development and resourcing of the Integrated Preservation project including its three components at the ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara and requests the State Party to submit the fully developed World Monuments Fund project, including technical specifications for interventions, to the World Heritage Centre for review by the Advisory Bodies, prior to ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7A.19, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Regrets that the State Party did not submit a report as requested and expresses its concern about the lack of information on the state of conservation of the property;
4. Urges the State Party to take all necessary steps to implement the corrective measures adopted at its 31st session in 2007;
5. Requests the State Party to submit a revised timeframe, previously announced for 2010, to complete ...
Sites: Abu Mena
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7A.20, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Regrets that the State Party did not submit the report on the state of conservation of the property as requested;
4. Takes note of the results of the reactive monitoring mission of June 2011, encourages the State Party to implement its recommendations and urges it to prioritize the implementation of the following actions:
a) Develop baseline documentation to carry out a comprehensive condition ...
Sites: Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat)
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7A Add,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7A.23, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Acknowledges the information provided by the State Party on the actions being taken to implement some of the corrective measures and urges the State Party to continue its work on all the corrective measures adopted at its 31st session (Christchurch, 2007);
4. Calls upon the international community to support financially and technically the implementation ...
Sites: Historic Town of Zabid
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decisions 33 COM 7A.20, 34 COM 7A.20 and 35 COM 7A.24 adopted at its 33rd (Seville, 2009), 34th (Brasillia, 2010) and 35th (UNESCO, 2011) sessions respectively,
3. Regrets that the State Party did not submit a state of conservation report, as requested by the World Heritage Committee at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011);
4. Takes note of the planned Third expert working group meeting for Jam and Herat to take place in tentatively September 2012 and ...
36 COM 7A.26
Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley (Afghanistan) (C 208 rev)
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7A.25, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Regrets that no report was submitted by the State Party, as requested by the World Heritage Committee at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011);
4. Notes the production of the first Annual Progress Report (June 2010-June 2011) for the Preparation of a Management Plan for Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley;
5. Urges the State Party to finalise the Management Plan ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7A.25, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Welcomes the progress made by the State Party in the implementation of the corrective measures for the property and calls upon the international community to continue to support these efforts;
4. Takes note of the results of the October 2011 joint World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS reactive monitoring mission;
5. Requests the State Party to implement the mission’s recommendations, in particular to:
a) Systematically ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7A.27 adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Commends the State Party for the significant efforts made to address the threats to the property and to implement the corrective measures and therefore considers that the Desired state of conservation has been met;
4. Takes note of the results of the 2012 reactive monitoring mission to the property and encourages the State Party to implement its recommendations, in ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decisions 33 COM 7A.24, 34 COM 7A.26 and 35 COM 7A.29 adopted at its 33rd (Seville, 2009), 34th (Brasilia, 2010) and 35th (UNESCO, 2011) sessions respectively,
3. Commends the State Party for its significant efforts to address the threats that led to the inscription of the property on the List of World Heritage in Danger and the implementation of the corrective measures;
4. Considers that, in line with the state of conservation report and the findings of the 2011 joint World ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7A.30 adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Acknowledges the detailed information provided by the State Party on the progress made to implement the corrective measures and urges the State Party to continue its work on all the corrective measures adopted at its 34th session (Brasilia, 2010);
4. Also urges the State Party to define the buffer zone of ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7A.32, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Acknowledges the information provided by the State Party on the implementation of identified corrective measures, and urges it to continue its efforts to secure the required resources for their full implementation;
4. Notes that the International Expert Meeting is scheduled for October 2012, and requests the State Party to take this opportunity to develop a draft Desired state of ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7A.33, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Welcomes the progress made by the State Party in implementing the recommendations of the 2010 reactive monitoring mission;
4. Adopts the following Desired state of conservation for the removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger, as follows:
a) Operational and sustainable management system for the Chan Chan Archaeological Zone in ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7A.35, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Expresses its concern that signature of the January 2011 Kinshasa Declaration has not yet resulted in a concerted action between the different Ministries, the army and different technical agencies which is necessary to resolve some urgent conservation issues in the sites and create the conditions for their rehabilitation;
4. Notes with concern the consistent reports from different properties about continued involvement of ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7B.Add,
2. Recalls Decision 35 COM 7B.1 adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011)
3. Notes with concern that the State Party has not suspended the GEOVIC mining license, as requested by the Committee at its 34th and 35th sessions, although no activity has begun at the site since the 2009 mission, and that the new environmental impact study submitted to the World Heritage Centre does not meet international standards and does not take into account the presence of the ...
Sites: Dja Faunal Reserve
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7B.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7B.6, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Reiterates its utmost concern about the multiple threats affecting the property’s Outstanding Universal Value (OUV), including high levels of wildlife poaching (particularly of elephants), the evident deterioration in management, and the proposed Stiegler’s Gorge and Kidunda dams which, if approved, are likely to cause serious and irreversible damage to the property’s OUV;
4. Takes ...
Sites: Selous Game Reserve
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7B.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7B.10, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Welcomes the initial positive results of the Reef Plan and associated measures to address major long-term impacts on the property from poor water quality, and requests the State Party, in collaboration with its partners, to maintain, and increase where necessary financial investment and sustain the positive trend beyond 2013;
4. Takes note of the findings of the joint World Heritage Centre/IUCN ...
Sites: Great Barrier Reef
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 34 COM 7B.17, adopted at its 34th session (Brasilia, 2010),
3. Commends the State Party for its work to rectify deficiencies in the protection legislation, Management Planning and administration of the property, that have been the subject of Committee concerns since 2003;
4. Expresses its serious concern that applications for commercial logging rights within the property are being considered by the State Party, which if granted would represent an ...
Sites: East Rennell
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7B.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7B.19 adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Notes with concern that expansion works on Highway 304 have been completed outside the property without the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures along the sections of the highway within the property, and requests the State Party to:
a) Urgently submit the completed EIA for section 26-29 km along with detailed plans for ecologically effective wildlife corridors including a detailed ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 33 COM 7B.30, adopted at its 33rd session (Seville, 2009),
3. Welcomes the efforts of the State Party to increase inspection, monitoring and waste removal from the property;
4. Reiterates its request to the State Party to ensure that ministerial approval and adequate finance are in place for the implementation of the Management Plan and to establish an effective monitoring system that considers potential climate change impacts on the property;
5. Notes the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7B.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7B.23, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Notes with serious concern that the permit for operation of the Baikalsk Paper and Pulp Mill (BPPM) has been extended to 2015 without adequate measures being in place to address the problem of waste water discharged into the lake, recalls the State Party’s commitment made at the 34th session (Brasilia, 2010), to develop and implement a closed-loop water system by December 2012;
4. Requests the ...
Sites: Lake Baikal
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decisions 32 COM 7B.25, 34 COM 7B.24, and 35 COM 7B.24, adopted at its 32nd (Quebec City, 2008), 34th (Brasilia, 2010) and 35th (UNESCO, 2011) sessions respectively,
3. Expresses its utmost concern about Federal Law No. 365-FZ dated 30 November 2011, which is weakening the protection status of Strict State Nature Reserves and therefore could affect the Outstanding Universal Value of several World Heritage properties in the Russian Federation and reiterates its request to the State ...
Sites: Western Caucasus
36 COM 7B.31
Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park (Costa Rica / Panama) (N 205bis)
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7B.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7B.29, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Welcomes the examples of transboundary cooperation in management planning, in addressing the requests of the World Heritage Committee, and in carrying out field missions;
4. Regrets that the State Party of Panama was unable to invite a reactive monitoring mission to the property, as requested in Decision 35 COM 7B.29;
5. Expresses its serious concern about the State Party of Panama’s ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7B.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7B.35, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Also recalling the State Party’s intervention at its 34th session (Brasilia, 2010), in which it committed to a strict moratorium on further development within the property;
4. Notes with grave concern that additional developments within the property were granted in 2011, despite the as yet incomplete drafting of the Limits to Acceptable Change and of development regulations and guidelines, which ...
Sites: Pitons Management Area
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 34 COM 7B.45 adopted at its 34th session (Brasilia, 2010),
3. Acknowledges the information provided by the State Party, in particular the efforts made towards the delimitation of boundaries of the property and of a suggested buffer zone, as well as the submission of a draft retrospective Statement of Outstanding Universal Value;
4. Expresses its concern that the construction of the Orthodox Church Museum has started on the property without ...
Sites: Aksum
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 34 COM 7B.47, adopted at its 34th session (Brasilia, 2010),
3. Acknowledges the information provided on the state of conservation of the property and the measures implemented in regard to its conservation;
4. Notes with concern the conservation conditions at the property and the lack of significant progress made in implementing the management and conservation plans;
5. Expresses its regret at the demolition of the Old ...
Sites: Old Towns of Djenné
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7B.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7B.51, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Notes the information provided by the State Party on the implementation of actions at the property and urges it to secure the necessary resources to address holistically pressing concerns at the property and to prioritise the development of a management plan;
4. Also urges the State Party to finalize the process of definition of a buffer zone for the property, including the ...
Sites: Tyre
36 COM 7B.93
Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island) (C 1150)
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7B.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7B.118 adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Acknowledges the information provided by the State Party in regard to the state of conservation of the property and welcomes the progress made in the implementation of the recommendations from the 2006 joint World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS reactive monitoring mission;
4. Notes the results of the November 2011 reactive monitoring mission, including the evaluation of the current ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7B.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7B.120, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Acknowledges the submission of the Geophysical study of the Cerro Rico Mountain;
4. Notes the creation of an Emergency Committee for the safety of Cerro Rico Mountain which will be responsible for the development of a Strategic Emergency Plan, and urges the State Party to finalize this Strategic Emergency Plan as soon as possible;
5. Encourages the State Party to ...
Sites: City of Potosí
36 COM 7B.102
Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobello-San Lorenzo (Panama) (C 135)
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7B.129, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2010),
3. Notes the limited implementation of activities being carried out by the State Party with regards to the fragile state of conservation of the property;
4. Reiterates its deep concern regarding the state of conservation of the property, in particular the significant and accelerated degradation of the historic fabric which directly impacts its Outstanding Universal Value, and the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/7B.Add,
2. Congratulates the State Party for having immediately expressed its concern regarding the worsening threats to the World Heritage cultural properties, in particular to Timbuktu and the Tomb of Askia, and for having requested UNESCO assistance for measures to be undertaken in the event of a future deterioration of the situation;
3. Thanks the Director-General of UNESCO for having sent a mission to Mali to study with the State Party emergency measures to be taken to ...
The World Heritage Committee:
1. Recalling the high-level UNESCO mission to the State Party of Mali that was sent in May 2012 at the decision of the Director-General of UNESCO, in response to the disastrous occupation of the cultural property of the Timbuktu shrines by armed groups, and met with the senior government officials, including the Prime Minister and the Minister of Culture in order to offer support to the people of Mali,
2. Further recalling that during the UNESCO high-level mission, both the Government of Mali and UNESCO agreed to reinforce the ...
Sites: Timbuktu
36 COM 8B.5
Nominations to be Processed on an Emergency Basis - Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the pilgrimage route, Bethlehem, Palestine
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Documents WHC-12/36.COM/8B.Add and WHC-12/36.COM/INF.8B1.Add2,
2. Considers that the conditions required by paragraph 161 of the Operational Guidelines are fully met, concerning damage or serious and specific dangers to the Church of the Nativity that make its condition an emergency that needs to be addressed by the World Heritage Committee with immediate action necessary for the survival of the property;
3. Inscribes the Birthplace of Jesus, Church of the Nativity and the pilgrimage route, Bethlehem, Palestine, on ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Following the examination of the state of conservation reports of properties inscribed on the World Heritage List (WHC-12/36.COM/7B and WHC-12/36.COM/7B.Add) and of proposals for inscription of properties on the World Heritage List (WHC-12/36.COM/8B and WHC-12/36.COM/8B.Add),
Decides to inscribe the following properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger:
Mali, Timbuktu (Decision 36 COM 7B.106)
Mali, Tomb of Askia (Decision 36 COM 7B.106)
Palestine, Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem (Decision 36 ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Following the examination of the state of conservation reports of properties inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger (WHC-12/36.COM/7A and WHC-12/36.COM/7A.Add),
2. Decides to maintain the following properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger:
Afghanistan, Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam (Decision 36 COM 7A.25)
Afghanistan, Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley (Decision 36 COM 7A.26)
Belize, Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System (Decision 36 COM 7A.15)
Central African Republic, ...
Sites: Abu Mena Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves Bam and its Cultural Landscape Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System Comoé National Park Coro and its Port Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley Everglades National Park Garamba National Park Gelati Monastery Historic Town of Zabid Historical Monuments of Mtskheta Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works Kahuzi-Biega National Park Los Katíos National Park Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park Medieval Monuments in Kosovo Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve Niokolo-Koba National Park Okapi Wildlife Reserve Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls Rainforests of the Atsinanana Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara Salonga National Park Samarra Archaeological City Simien National Park Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra Virunga National Park
Afghanistan Belize Central African Republic Chile Colombia Côte d'Ivoire Democratic Republic of the Congo Egypt Ethiopia Georgia Honduras Indonesia Iran (Islamic Republic of) Iraq Madagascar Niger Peru Senegal Serbia Uganda United Republic of Tanzania United States of America Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Yemen
The World Heritage Committee,
Following the examination of the state of conservation reports of properties inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger (WHC-12/36.COM/7A and WHC-12/36.COM/7A.Add),
Decides to remove the following properties from the List of World Heritage in Danger:
Pakistan, Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore (Decision 36 COM 7A.28)
Philippines, Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras (Decision 36 COM ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 7.A.2 adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Warmly welcomes the important progress accomplished by the State Party in the implementation of certain corrective measures since the normalization of the security situation, notably regaining control of the property by the management authority and the resumption of management and surveillance operations once again;
4. Regrets that the State Party has ...
Sites: Comoé National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.3 , adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Takes note of the conclusion of the joint World Heritage Centre/IUCN mission that the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of the property is still present but that it remains threatened by increasing anthropogenic pressures, notably uncontrolled fires, poaching, destruction of habitats on the periphery of the property, extension of agricultural and forestry practices on the boundaries ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.4 adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Addresses its most sincere condolences to the families of the guards killed in operations for the protection of the Park;
4. Expresses its utmost concern as to the degradation of the security situation that has serious repercussions on the state of conservation of the property, notably the loss of control of a part of the property, the increase in organized and armed ...
Sites: Virunga National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.5 , adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
Expresses its utmost concern about the renewed insecurity as a result of the infiltration of armed groups which has led to the suspension of surveillance in the lowland sector, covering 90% of the property;
Considers that there is a significant risk that the achievements made in implementing the corrective measures will again be lost and notes that restoring security is the pre-condition for implementing the ...
Sites: Kahuzi-Biega National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.6 adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
Expresses its utmost concern regarding the alarming reduction of the elephant population by 85% compared to the number present at the time of inscription of the site on the World Heritage List, and the fact that the presence of the Northern White Rhinoceros in the property remains unconfirmed;
Regrets the increase in poaching due to persistent pockets of armed groups, notably the ”Lord’s Resistance Army” (LRA) as well ...
Sites: Garamba National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.7 , adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
Warmly welcomes the important efforts of the State Party to secure the property and reduce large-scale poaching, notably elephants, enabling the management authority to regain control of 80% of the property;
Takes note of the progress reported by the property managers and their partners concerning the participatory management of the natural resources and their involvement in the marking of the property;
Considers that ...
Sites: Salonga National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.7 , adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
Expresses its deep concern at the continued deterioration of the security situation in the property, the total loss of control of the southern part and its buffer zone, invaded by Simba rebels, increased poaching and the reopening of artisanal mining sites and considers that if this situation continues it is likely to destroy all progress made over the past five years;
Notes with concern the results of the ...
Sites: Okapi Wildlife Reserve
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.36 adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
Welcomes the establishment of an inter-ministerial committee, a framework agreement with the Mining Cadaster and the progress made in the establishment of the Trust Fund, also known as "Okapi Fund";
Notes with concern the worsening of insecurity in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the impacts on the Outstanding Universal Value of the World Heritage properties in this region;
Reiterates its ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.9 , adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
Welcomes the report by the State Party that the re-gazettal of the Simien Mountains National Park in its revised boundaries is almost completed as well as the efforts to strengthen the management effectiveness of the property and to implement the recommendations of previous monitoring missions;
Also welcomes the successful organization of the donor conference and requests the State Party to follow up with the ...
Sites: Simien National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.10 adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Welcomes important progress made by the State Party in the implementation of the corrective measures as well as its clear political will as expressed by the Prime Minister to eliminate all illegal stocks of rosewood;
4. Takes note of the preparatory studies which are underway to identify possible solutions and requests that the results are reviewed and discussed by the relevant ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.10 , adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Regrets that the lack of precise information in the State Party’s report prevents a meaningful assessment of the implementation of corrective measures identified by the IUCN monitoring mission of 2005 in response to Committee decisions;
4. Reiterates its deep concern about the serious deterioration of the Outstanding Universal Value of the property but notes with satisfaction ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.12 adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Notes with satisfaction the efforts undertaken by the State Party to reinforce the anti-poaching measures and the delineation of the property, in consultation with the neighbouring communities, and encourages the State Party to strengthenthe operational means for the mobile brigades throughout the year by establishing a special anti-poaching budget;
4. However, expresses once ...
Sites: Niokolo-Koba National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 7B.13 , adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Welcomes progress on several items previously requested by the Committee, but notes that these have not yet been finalized, and urges the State Party to continue its efforts, namely to:
a) Finalize the Desired state of conservation for the removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger in consultation with IUCN and the World Heritage ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.14 , adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Welcomes the significant effort of the State Party to provide clear indication of the trends in conditions for the indicators developed for the Desired state of conservation for removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger and to connect them to the 14 corrective measures allowing a comprehensive report on progress;
4. Notes with appreciation that the State Party ...
Sites: Everglades National Park
Decision : 37 COM 7A.16
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.15 , adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Commends the State Party for the progress made in implementing certain corrective measures, but urges it to address as a matter of priority the critically important issues related to permanent cessation of the sale and lease of lands throughout the property, clear definition and strict control of development rights on existing private and leased lands, the restoration of ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 36COM 7A.16 , adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Acknowledges the notable progress made by the State Party in response to the updated corrective measures and towards the Desired state of conservation for the removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger;
4. Encourages the State Party to consolidate the current efforts in order to be able to meet the indicators established for the removal of the property from ...
Sites: Los Katíos National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A;
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.17 , adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012);
3. Welcomes progress made towards the land titling for communities surrounding the property and in the provision of instruments designed to provide managed access to natural resources, and encourages the State Party to put in place further measures to provide greater tenure and livelihood security for indigenous communities and to ensure respect for their rights;
4. Also welcomes ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decisions 36 COM 7B.106 and 36 COM 7B.107 , adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Commends the State Party for having requested emergency assistance from the World Heritage Fund to implement priority actions to strengthen the protection of the Timbuktu property;
4. Expresses its concern regarding the damage caused to the Timbuktu property, in particular to the 11 mausoleums and the door on the western side of the Djingareyberre Mosque ...
Sites: Timbuktu
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decisions 36 COM 7B.106 and 36 COM 7B.107 , adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Commends the State Party for its request for emergency assistance from the World Heritage Fund to implement priority actions to strengthen protection for the Tomb of Askia property;
4. Expresses its concern with regards to the lack of maintenance of the property causing the deterioration of its architectural elements and increasing the risk of collapse of its ...
Sites: Tomb of Askia
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.18 , adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Welcomes the continued progress made by the State Party on preliminary work for the major reconstruction project on the Muzibu Azaala Mpanga, in particular the continuing research on traditional architecture, the training of craftspeople, capacity building in skills, and pilot re-building projects, and urges it to continue its efforts in ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.19 adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Notes with appreciation the progress made by the State Party in the implementation of the corrective measures and encourages it to continue its efforts, particularly in the approval and the sustained implementation of the management plan and the clarification of the boundaries of the property;
4. Requests the State Party to provide three printed and electronic copies of ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.20, adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Notes with alarm the devastating effect the de-watering has had on the archaeological remains, and urges the State Party to undertake conservation condition surveys as soon as possible and establish a prioritized treatment programme that could be implemented urgently;
4. Also notes the need to delay immediate de-watering of the remaining archaeological areas until adequate stabilisation ...
Sites: Abu Mena
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.21 , adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Welcomes the announcement by the State Party of the cancellation of the Makhool Dam project;
4. Requests the State Party to submit, in accordance to Paragraph 172 of the Operational Guidelines , the details of all on-going or planned interventions at the site, including the construction of the protective shelter at the Royal Cemetery;
5. Reiterates its invitation ...
Sites: Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat)
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-17/37.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.22 , adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Urges the State Party to pursue its efforts in implementing the recommendations of the 2011 reactive monitoring mission, and to prioritize the implementation of the following actions:
a) Develop baseline documentation, including missing architectural plans and topographic surveys, carry out a detailed conservation condition survey,
b) Undertake identified ...
Sites: Samarra Archaeological City
I
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/ 37.COM/7A.Add 2,
2. Recalling the relevant provisions on the protection of cultural heritage including the four Geneva Conventions (1949), the Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict of 1954 and its related protocols, the Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage of 1972, the inscription of the Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls at the request of Jordan on the World Heritage List (1981) and on the ...
37 COM 7A.27
Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem (Palestine) (C 1433)
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 8B.5 , adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Requests the State Party, in consultation with the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies, to develop proposals for corrective measures and for the Desired state of conservation for the removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger, together with a timeframe for their implementation, for examination by the World Heritage Committee at ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.24, adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Acknowledges the efforts made by the State Party in the implementation of the corrective measures and urges it to secure adequate resources and support to ensure their sustained and comprehensive implementation;
4. Welcomes the development of the Conservation Plan and also urges the State Party to allocate the necessary resources for its ...
Sites: Historic Town of Zabid
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM7A.2 5 , adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Reiterates its request to the State Party to continue its efforts in the implementation of all the corrective measures adopted at its 31st session (Christchurch, 2007), and requests the State Party to update the time frame for their implementation in order to achieve the Desired state of conservation for removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in ...
37 COM 7A.30
Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley (Afghanistan) (C 208 rev)
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.26, adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Commends the progress made by the State Party on the implementation of the corrective measures and on capacity building;
4. Takes note of the concerns expressed by the State Party on the critical condition of the large Western Buddha niche;
5. Urges the State Party to:
a) finalise the Management Plan with an overall strategy of ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 3 6 COM 7A.2 7 , adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Commends the considerable efforts made by the State Party, with the support of the international community, to address the threats that led to the inscription of the property on the List of World Heritage in Danger and to implement the corrective measures;
4. Considers that the State Party has addressed the work needed to complete the remaining ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decisions 34 COM 7B.88 , 35 COM 7A.29 , 36 COM 7A.30 ,adopted at its 34th (Brasilia, 2010), 35th (UNESCO, 2011) and 36th (Saint-Petersburg, 2012) sessions respectively,
3. Welcomes the progress in the implementation of the conservation programme plan for Gelati Monastery and encourages the State Party to continue to implement all relevant conservation measures regarding Gelati Monastery, including elaboration of a management ...
Sites: Gelati Monastery
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decisions 34 COM 7A.27 , 35 COM 7A.30 and 36 COM 7A.31, adopted at its 34th (Brasilia, 2010), 35th (UNESCO, 2011) and 36th (Saint-Petersburg, 2012) sessions respectively,
3. Acknowledges the detailed information provided by the State Party on the progress made to implement the corrective measures and urges the State Party to continue its work on all the corrective measures adopted at its 34th session (Brasilia, 2010);
4. ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Decides to adjourn the debate on this agenda item until its next ordinary session.
Sites: Medieval Monuments in Kosovo
37 COM 7A.35
Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) (C 1150)
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 7B.93 , adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Also recalling the results of the joint World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS reactive monitoring mission of November 2011,
4. Notes the information provided by the State Party that the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government decided not to call in the Liverpool Waters development for consideration at the national level, and that the Liverpool City Council had granted ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 7B.102 , adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Takes note of the information provided by the State Party on the conditions at the property and the actions implemented and regrets that the report did not specifically relate information to the adopted corrective measures;
4. Expresses its serious concern for the limited progress that has been achieved in the execution of the corrective measures and urges the State Party to ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.33 , adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Takes note of the results of the International Expert meeting (October 2012) and urges the State Party to integrate them in a comprehensive Conservation Plan for the property, including financial estimations of costs and a precise timeframe for its implementation;
4. Acknowledges the progress made by the State Party in the implementation of conservation and management ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.34, adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Notes the progress made by the State Party in the implementation of the adopted corrective measures and urges to continue its sustained efforts so as to meet the Desired state of conservation within the expected timeframe;
4. Requests the State Party to submit a report on the conservation strategy for decorated surfaces and its related monitoring strategy;
5. Urges the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.35 , adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Acknowledges the efforts made by the State Party in addressing conservation concerns at the property and encourages it to continue such efforts in cooperation with the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies;
4. Urges the State Party to develop and approve the Management Plan for the property, including a conservation programme with short, medium and long term ...
Sites: Coro and its Port
37 COM 7A.40
Guidance for the drafting of the Desired State of Conservation for the Removal of properties from the List of World Heritage in Danger (DSOCR)
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 7C , adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
3. Welcomes the publication of the Guidance on the Desired State of conservation for the removal of a property from the List of World Heritage Danger (DSOCR);
4. Requests the World Heritage Centre and Advisory Bodies to continue supporting States Parties in developing and submitting DSOCRs for all properties included in the List of World Heritage in Danger, by its 40th session in 2016 at the latest, and considers ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decisions 36 COM 7B.5 and 36 COM 8B.43 adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Welcomes the anti-poaching measures initiated by the State Party as well as the reinstatement of the retention scheme and requests the State Party to submit as soon as possible a report on the efficiency of these measures;
4. Takes note of the fact that no official notification has been made to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism on any proposed ...
Sites: Selous Game Reserve
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 7B.15, adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012),
3. Commends the State Party for passing the Protected Areas Act 2010 and for drafting the 2009 Rennell-Bellona Province Lake Tegano Heritage Park Ordinance, and urges the State Party to apply both of these instruments to the East Rennell property as soon as possible to ensure full and strict legal protection of the property;
4. Reiterates its request to the State Party to immediately ban ...
Sites: East Rennell
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7B.Add,
2. Recalling Decisions 33 COM 7B.42, 34 COM 7B.42, 35 COM 7B.38 and 36 COM 7B.39 , adopted at its 33rd (Seville, 2009), 34th (Brasilia, 2010), 35th (UNESCO, 2011) and 36th (Saint-Petersburg, 2012) sessions respectively,
3. Expresses its deep concern that no strong and decisive action has been taken to implement the Emergency Action Plan drawn up in 2009 or the Revised Action Plan developed by the Advisory Mission of 2012, as a means of addressing threats to the property that have ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7B.Add,
2. Deplores the conflict situation prevailing in the country and the loss of human lives;
3. Takes note of the report provided by the State Party regarding the state of conservation of the six Syrian World Heritage properties and expresses its utmost concern at the damage occurred and threats facing these properties;
4. Considers that the optimal conditions are not present anymore to ensure the conservation and protection of the Outstanding Universal Value of the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/7B.Add,
2. Recalling Decisions 35 COM 7B.96 and 36 COM 7C , adopted at its 35th (UNESCO, 2011) and 36th (Saint-Petersburg, 2012) sessions respectively,
3. Takes note of the numerous initiatives put in place by the State Party, including the “Great Pompeii Project”, supported by the European Commission, and the “Towards a system of Governance” project;
4. Notes that a joint World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS reactive monitoring mission to the property took place ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined the state of conservation reports of properties inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger (WHC-13/37.COM/7A, WHC-13/37.COM/7A.Add and WHC-13/37.COM/7A.Add.
Decides to maintain the following properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger:
Afghanistan, Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam (Decision 37 COM 7A.29 )
Afghanistan, Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley (Decision 37 COM 7A.30 )
Belize, Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System (Decision 37 COM 7A.16 )
Central African ...
Sites: Abu Mena Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem Chan Chan Archaeological Zone Comoé National Park Coro and its Port Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley Everglades National Park Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo Garamba National Park Gelati Monastery Historic Town of Zabid Historical Monuments of Mtskheta Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works Kahuzi-Biega National Park Los Katíos National Park Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park Medieval Monuments in Kosovo Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve Niokolo-Koba National Park Okapi Wildlife Reserve Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls Rainforests of the Atsinanana Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara Salonga National Park Samarra Archaeological City Simien National Park Timbuktu Tomb of Askia Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra Virunga National Park
Afghanistan Belize Central African Republic Chile Colombia Côte d'Ivoire Democratic Republic of the Congo Egypt Ethiopia Georgia Honduras Indonesia Iraq Madagascar Mali Niger Panama Peru Senegal Serbia State of Palestine Uganda United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland United Republic of Tanzania United States of America Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Yemen
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined the state of conservation reports of properties inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger (WHC-13/37.COM/7A, WHC-13/37.COM/7A.Add and WHC-13/37.COM/7A.Add.2),
2. Decides to remove the following property from the List of World Heritage in Danger:
Islamic Republic of Iran, Bam and its Cultural Landscape (Decision 37 COM ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/15.Rev,
2. Recalls its budget decisions adopted since the 28th session of the Committee;
3. Also recalls its decision 35 COM 12B paragraph 13 adopted at its 35th session to establish a Budget Working Group as a Standing Consultative Body of the Committee in order to examine item 15 of the Agenda, to formulate its recommendations thereon and to report back to the Committee at its plenary session;
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4. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/15.Rev Part I on the Budget ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.23 adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Commends the efforts made by the State Party in the implementation of measures at the property and urges it to continue with the implementation of the corrective measures, with particular attention to the following:
Undertake detailed condition surveys to identify priority interventions to ensure stabilization of archaeological remains,
Define a comprehensive strategy to address drainage of groundwater and impacts from other ...
Sites: Abu Mena
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.24 adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Takes note of the efforts made by the State Party in addressing the conservation of the property;
Regrets that the protective shelter was built at the Royal Cemetery in spite of the request made to submit details for the intervention for review prior to its construction, notes the physical and visual impacts of the shelter on the attributes of the property and requests the State Party to work with the World Heritage Centre and the ...
Sites: Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 36 COM 7A.25, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Welcomes the efforts made by the State Party in the implementation of a restoration programme for the property;
Reiterates the need for the State Party to pursue its efforts and prioritise the implementation of the following, as requested by the Committee in its Decision 37 COM7A.25:
Develop baseline documentation, including missing architectural plans and topographic surveys, carry out a detailed conservation condition ...
Sites: Samarra Archaeological City
I
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling the relevant provisions on the protection of cultural heritage including the four Geneva Conventions (1949), the Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict of 1954 and its related protocols, the Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage of 1972, the Delhi UN ESCO Recommendation of 1956 concerning excavations undertaken in occupied territories, the inscription of the Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls at the request of ...
38 COM 7A.5
Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem (Palestine) (C 1433)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.27, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Regrets that the State Party had not developed the overarching conservation strategy for the Church of the Nativity prior to the commencement of the restoration works and requests the State Party to provide such strategy based on the analysis of the church fabric and its historic, archaeological and architectural characteristics, prior to any future conservation works;
Notes the progress made towards the restoration of the roof of ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decisions 35 COM 7B.58, 36 COM 7B.58, 37 COM 7B.57 and 37 COM 8C.1, adopted at its 35th (UNESCO, 2011), 36th (Saint Petersburg, 2012) and 37th (Phnom Penh, 2013) sessions respectively,
Deplores the conflict situation prevailing in the country, the loss of human life and the degradation of humanitarian conditions;
Takes note of the report provided by the State Party regarding the state of conservation of the six Syrian World Heritage properties and the 12 sites inscribed on the Tentative List and ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.28, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Acknowledges with great concern, the extreme conditions that have prevailed in Zabid over the past three years and the way this has hindered external donors from fulfilling their pledges, and notes the major impact that this had had on the availability of resources and on progress with regeneration and conservation projects;
Also notes with concern the lack of support for conservation initiatives from some inhabitants of ...
Sites: Historic Town of Zabid
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.29, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013);
Acknowledges the efforts made by the State Party in the implementation of the corrective measures adopted at its 31st session (Christchurch, 2007) and urges it to sustain these efforts to work on all corrective measures identified;
Reiterates its request to the State Party to adopt the detailed topographic map of the property produced in 2012, and finalise the buffer zone, and to submit a proposal for a minor boundary modification, ...
38 COM 7A.15
Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley (Afghanistan) (C 208 rev)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.30, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Commends the progress made by the State Party on the implementation of the corrective measures, notably the conservation efforts at the Buddha niches and other component parts of the property, including Shahr-i-Gholghola and others, and efforts to mitigate the development pressure;
Takes note of the continued concern expressed by the State Party on the critical condition of the large Western Buddha niche; also takes note of the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.32, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Welcomes the progress in the implementation of the conservation programme plan for Gelati Monastery;
Notes that the State Party submitted on 1 February 2014 a request for a Major Boundary Modification for the property, further to the request of the Committee;
Decides to retain the Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery (Georgia) on the List of World Heritage in ...
Sites: Gelati Monastery
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decisions 34 COM 7A.27, 35 COM 7A.30, 36 COM 7A.31 and 37 COM 7A.33 adopted at its 34th (Brasilia, 2010), 35th (UNESCO, 2011), 36th (Saint-Petersburg, 2012) and 37th (Phnom Penh, 2013) sessions respectively,
Acknowledges the detailed information provided by the State Party on the progress made to implement the corrective measures and urges the State Party to finalise its work on all the corrective measures adopted at its 34th session (Brasilia, 2010) by the end of 2014, including to submit to the World ...
38 COM 7A.19
Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) (C 1150)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decisions 36 COM 7B.93 and 37 COM 7A.35, adopted at its 36th (Saint-Petersburg, 2012) and 37th (Phnom Penh, 2013) sessions respectively,
Also recalling the results of the joint World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS reactive monitoring mission of November 2011,
Reiterates its serious concern over the potential threat of the Liverpool Waters development scheme on the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of the property, and notes that the implementation of the development, as currently planned, would irreversibly ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.36 adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Appreciates the efforts made by the State Party to fund and organize the advisory mission conducted in 2014 and encourages it to implement the recommendations contained in the mission report;
Welcomes the development and adoption of the Emergency Plan for the property and urges the State Party to secure the necessary resources to commence the immediate implementation of the identified priority conservation and stabilisation ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A;
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.37 adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Commends the State Party for efforts made in the implementation of the corrective measures for the property and encourages it to sustain these efforts to ensure that the Desired state of conservation for the property is met within the established timeframe;
Urges the State Party to conclude the planning process for the formulation of the management plan and the comprehensive conservation plan and requests it to provide an electronic ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.38 adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Commends the State Party for its long-term commitment and efforts to address the deterioration of the earthen architecture remains of the property and to put in place a sustainable and operational management system to continue to handle decay factors and threats;
Considers that the State Party has made considerable progress in meeting the Desired state of conservation for the removal of the property from the List of World Heritage ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.39 adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Welcomes the efforts made by the State Party in addressing the state of conservation of the property and progress on implementation of recommendations made by the World Heritage Committee and the monitoring missions to the property;
Takes note of the submission of the revised cartography for the component parts of the property and proposed buffer zone and requests that it be finalized within the framework of the retrospective ...
Sites: Coro and its Port
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.19, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013,)
Congratulates the State Party for having accomplished significant progress enabling the commencement of the reconstruction of the mausoleums on 14 March 2014;
Notes with satisfaction the preparation of a restoration and reconstruction strategy for damaged cultural heritage in northern Mali detailing the reconstruction method for the destroyed mausoleums, and appreciates the place accorded to the role of the communities, the ...
Sites: Timbuktu
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.20, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Commends the State Party for having organized the joint UNESCO/Mali mission of 11 February 2014, despite difficult security conditions;
Notes with satisfaction the preparation of a rehabilitation and reconstruction strategy for the damaged cultural heritage of North Mali, that includes the rehabilitation of the Tomb of Askia;
Requests the State Party to undertake the necessary actions to enable the urgent detailed ...
Sites: Tomb of Askia
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.21 adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Welcomes the continuing commitment of the State Party to pursue the reconstruction of the Muzibu Azaala Mpanga and the restoration of the wider property;
Expresses concern that detailed information on the planned work, and timelines for the reconstruction of the Muzibu Azaala Mpanga have still not been provided, even though work on the supportive framework for the building has been undertaken;
Requests the State Party to ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.22, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Commends the efforts made by the State Party in the implementation of the corrective measures;
Considers that the State Party has made considerable progress in meeting the Desired state of conservation for the removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger;
Notes however that several actions are currently in planning stages, rendering the property vulnerable, and urges the State Party to implement the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.14, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Commends the State Party for the development of an Emergency Action Plan, which could facilitate the implementation of the corrective measures;
Expresses its serious concern about the pressure to downgrade the protection status of Kerinci Seblat National Park to a Protected Forest, which would not only expose the property to the risk of road construction and the associated potential impacts of poaching and encroachment, but would ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7B.14, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Notes with appreciation that some progress has been achieved in the implementation of the recommendations of the Committee and the 2012 IUCN reactive monitoring mission;
Welcomes the assessment of threats to the property undertaken with support from the Government of Australia, and considers that the findings and recommendations of this assessment could provide a basis for the State Party to develop, in consultation with the World ...
Sites: East Rennell
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.15, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Reiterates the request that the State Party submit to the World Heritage Centre, by 1 February 2015, a detailed report on the state of conservation of the property, including progress achieved in implementing the corrective measures and in meeting the indicators developed for the Desired state of conservation for removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger, for examination by the World Heritage Committee at its ...
Sites: Everglades National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document Belize,
Recalling Decision 37COM 7A.16 adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Commends the State Party for the progress achieved in the implementation of certain corrective measures, particularly those regarding expansion of no-take zones and eradication and control of invasive species; and for its efforts undertaken to control unauthorized development activities and eliminate their impacts on the property;
Urges the State Party to establish, as a matter of priority, a legislative instrument that will guarantee ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7B.17, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Welcomes the progress reported by the State Party in the implementation of the updated corrective measures and towards achieving the indicators established for the Desired state of conservation for the removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger (DSOCR);
Requests the State Party to make a clear commitment to the long-term securing of adequate funding, management and staffing levels, in order to ensure that ...
Sites: Los Katíos National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.18, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Welcomes the progress achieved by the State Party with the development of a draft proposal for the Desired State of Conservation for the removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger (DSOCR), and requests the State Party, in consultation with the World Heritage Centre and IUCN, to finalize the proposal for the DSOCR for examination by the Committee at its 39th session in 2015;
Also welcomes the State Party’s ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.1, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Regrets the degradation of the security situation in the Central African Republic marked by an outbreak of violence and internal conflicts;
Reiterates its utmost concern regarding the likely disappearance of most of the flagship species of large mammals in the property, due to poaching and the impact of transhumant cattle, and expresses its deep concern as regards the further deterioration of the situation since its last ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.2, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Commends the State Party for the efforts undertaken in the implementation of the corrective measures and the actions carried out with the local populations in establishing the Village Conservation and Development Associations (VCDA) and their involvement in surveillance patrols;
Notes with concern the delay in carrying out the wildlife inventory to enable the identification of value indicators for the Desired state of conservation ...
Sites: Comoé National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.3, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Welcomes the progress reported by the Ivorian and Guinean State Parties in the implementation of the corrective measures, notably the efforts to restore the integrity of the property and strengthen its management capacity;
Notes with concern that the Guinean State Party does not appear to have established a strategy to prolong the accomplishments of the UNDP/GEF (Global Environmental Facility) Programme for conservation of the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.4 adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Notes with appreciation the efforts deployed by the park staff to continue to ensure the conservation of the property despite life threatening conditions, and expresses its most sincere condolences to the families of the guards killed in operations for the protection of the property;
Reiterates its deep concern about the fact that the State Party has not revised the authorizations for petroleum exploration in the Park, as ...
Sites: Virunga National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.5, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Welcomes the reported improvement in the security situation which has allowed the park staff to again start patrolling the areas previously out of control and notes that restoring the security is a pre-condition for implementing the corrective measures and restoring the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of the property;
Also welcomes the ongoing efforts of the State Party to carry out a survey of the main populations of wildlife in ...
Sites: Kahuzi-Biega National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.6 adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Welcomes the improvement in the security situation as a result of the military operations to contain the Lord Resistance Army and considers that it is a key condition to halt poaching in the property and start the rehabilitation of the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV);
Commends the State Party for its efforts to strengthen the operational capacities of the Congolese Nature Conservation Institute (ICCN), in particular by making ...
Sites: Garamba National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.7 adopted during its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Welcomes with satisfaction the important efforts of the State Party to secure the property and the efforts of the patrols to reduce professional poaching of elephants, and encourages the State Party to continue these efforts and to reinforce them where pockets of resistance still remain;
Takes note of the difficulties reported by the managers of the property concerning the participatory management of natural resources and their ...
Sites: Salonga National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.8, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Expresses its deepest concern as regards the degradation of the security situation at the property, the loss of control of approximately 75% of the Reserve, the increase in poaching and the reopening of several artisanal mining works, and considers that this situation risks destroying, if it continues, all the progress achieved over five years;
Notes with concern the results of the 2010/2011 inventories that demonstrate that the ...
Sites: Okapi Wildlife Reserve
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.9, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013) and reaffirming the need to implement the Kinshasa Declaration adopted in 2011,
Notes that the security situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has improved since the last session but that it still remains unstable and commends the courage of the staff of the Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation (ICCN) and its efforts to protect the World Heritage properties;
Urges the State Party to ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.10, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Welcomes the State Party’s efforts to complete the re-gazettal of Simien Mountains National Park in 2014 as well as its sustained efforts to strengthen the management effectiveness of the property and to implement the corrective measures;
Considers that if sufficient financial resources are secured to complete the implementation of the corrective measures, it should be possible to achieve the Desired state of conservation for the ...
Sites: Simien National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.11, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Commends the efforts undertaken by the State Party in the implementation of the corrective measures and the commitments contained in the action plan annexed to the decision of the Conference of Parties of CITES in Bangkok (COP16);
Welcomes the clear political will of the State Party as expressed by the President of the Republic of Madagascar to undertake the necessary measures to halt the illegal traffic of rosewood;
Notes with ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.10, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Welcomes the efforts undertaken by the State Party in the areas of defence and land restoration, demining and reinforcement of the physical presence of forestry agents in the property, and requests the State Party to continue its efforts to implement the corrective measures and strengthen the management structure of the property, by providing the necessary human, material and financial resources for its efficient ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.13, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Welcomes the efforts of the State Party to strengthen surveillance and curb poaching, notably the progress achieved in the rehabilitation of the surveillance tracks and guard posts, as well as the strengthening of surveillance staff;
Reiterates its serious concern as regards the state of conservation of the key species in the park, notably the elephant and chimpanzee and requests the State Party to urgently implement an inventory ...
Sites: Niokolo-Koba National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7B,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7B.94, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Acknowledges the significant efforts made by the State Party and the Foundation Friends of the Churches of Chiloé (FUNDAICH) for the conservation of the churches of Chiloé;
Notes the result of the 2013 World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS reactive monitoring mission to the property and endorses its recommendations;
Encourages the State Party to strengthen the National Monuments Council (CMN) and to enhance its joint work with other ...
Sites: Churches of Chiloé
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7B.Add,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7B.41 adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Acknowledges the efforts of the State Party for the implementation of the previous recommendations of the World Heritage Committee, notwithstanding the difficult situations being faced;
Expresses its deep concern about the current state of the property and the limited resources currently available to achieve substantial progress in addressing conservation and management issues;
Notes the conclusions of the reactive monitoring ...
Sites: Old Towns of Djenné
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7B,
Recalling Decisions 36 COM 7B.8 and 37 COM 7B.10, adopted at its 36th (Saint-Petersburg, 2012) and 37th (Phnom Penh, 2013) sessions respectively,
Welcomes the progress being made by the State Party with the Strategic Assessment and reiterates its request to the State Party to complete this work, responding fully to the past decisions of the Committee, in order to ensure that the Long-Term Plan for Sustainable Development (LTPSD) results in concrete and consistent management measures that are sufficiently robust, ...
Sites: Great Barrier Reef
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7B.Add,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7B.15, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Notes with concern that the threat of illegal logging and trade of Siamese Rosewood (Dalbergia cochinchinensis) continues, despite commendable efforts by the State Party and park rangers to address this issue, sometimes at great personal risk, and urges the State Party to develop the Action Plans on Curbing Illegal Logging and Trade of Siamese Rosewood including concrete measures, and timeframe for their ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7B.Add,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7B.1, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Takes note with satisfaction of the efforts of the State Party to increase staff and the operational budget and the investment in the Conservation Service of the property, and encourages the State Party to continue and further strengthen its support;
Notes with concern that to date, the State Party has not yet fulfilled all the conditions set out by the Committee in its Decision 36 COM 7B.1, and in particular that no concrete ...
Sites: Dja Faunal Reserve
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/7B.Add,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7B.4 adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Welcomes the initiation of bilateral discussions between the States Parties of Kenya and Ethiopia on the potential impact of the Gibe III dam and associated agricultural irrigation projects on the property, and the stated intention to carry out a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the developments on the Omo River, the completion of which is expected in December 2014;
Notes with concern that construction of large scale ...
Sites: Lake Turkana National Parks
38 COM 8B.4
Nominations to be processed on an emergency basis: Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Documents WHC-14/38.COM/8B.Add and WHC-14/38.COM/INF.8B1.Add,
Considers that Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir, Palestine is unquestionably of Outstanding Universal Value;
Also considers that the site faces an emergency for which an immediate decision by the World Heritage Committee could ensure its safeguarding;
Inscribes Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir, Palestine, on the World Heritage List on an emergency basis, on the basis of ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined the state of conservation reports of properties inscribed on the World Heritage List (WHC-14/38.COM/7B, WHC-14/38.COM/7B.Add and WHC-14/38.COM/7B.Add.Corr) and the proposals for inscription of properties on the World Heritage List (WHC-14/38.COM/8B and WHC-14/38.COM/8B.Add),
Decides to inscribe the following properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger:
Palestine, Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir (Decision 38 COM 8B.4)
Plurinational State of Bolivia, City of Potosi ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined the state of conservation reports of properties inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger (WHC-14/38.COM/7A and WHC-14/38.COM/7A.Add),
Decides to retain the following properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger:
Afghanistan, Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam (Decision 38 COM 7A.14)
Afghanistan, Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley (Decision 38 COM 7A.15)
Belize, Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System (Decision 38 COM 7A.31)
Central African Republic, Manovo-Gounda St Floris National ...
Sites: Abu Mena Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves Ancient City of Aleppo Ancient City of Bosra Ancient City of Damascus Ancient Villages of Northern Syria Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem Chan Chan Archaeological Zone Comoé National Park Coro and its Port Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley East Rennell Everglades National Park Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo Garamba National Park Gelati Monastery Historic Town of Zabid Historical Monuments of Mtskheta Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works Kahuzi-Biega National Park Los Katíos National Park Medieval Monuments in Kosovo Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve Niokolo-Koba National Park Okapi Wildlife Reserve Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls Rainforests of the Atsinanana Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve Salonga National Park Samarra Archaeological City Simien National Park Site of Palmyra Timbuktu Tomb of Askia Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra Virunga National Park
Afghanistan Belize Central African Republic Chile Colombia Côte d'Ivoire Democratic Republic of the Congo Egypt Ethiopia Georgia Honduras Indonesia Iraq Madagascar Mali Niger Panama Peru Senegal Solomon Islands State of Palestine Syrian Arab Republic Uganda United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland United States of America Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Yemen
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined the state of conservation reports of properties inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger (WHC-14/38.COM/7A and WHC-14/38.COM/7A.Add),
Decides to remove the following property from the List of World Heritage in Danger:
United Republic of Tanzania, Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara (Decision 38 COM 7A.27)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.35, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Welcomes the continued progress achieved by the State Party in addressing anthropogenic threats to the property, and commends the State Party in particular for significantly reducing the number of recorded incidences of agricultural encroachment and illegal grazing, and for the increasing participation of local people in patrols;
Also welcomes the State Party’s confirmation that no mining licenses were awarded within the ...
Sites: Comoé National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.38, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Notes that the impacts of the Ebola crisis have seriously affected the implementation of the corrective measures in the Guinean part of the property and have suspended the implementation of important transboundary activities, and expresses its concern that the impacts of the crisis could present important additional challenges for the management authority, CEGENS, in Guinea, which has limited capacity and needs technical and ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decisions 38 COM 7A.37 and 38 COM 7A.42, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Notes with appreciation the continued efforts deployed by the park staff to continue to ensure the conservation of the property despite life threatening conditions, and expresses its most sincere condolences to the families of the guards killed in operations for the protection of the property;
Welcomes the improvement of the security situation and the fact that park surveillance coverage has increased to ...
Sites: Virunga National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.38, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Warmly welcomes the efforts of the State Party in securing the property, strengthening surveillance and closing down the artisanal mining quarries, in accordance with the Kinshasa Declaration of January 2011, and encourages the State Party to ensure the continuity of its efforts;
Notes that the restoration of security is the pre-condition for the implementation of the corrective measures and the restoration of the ...
Sites: Kahuzi-Biega National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.39 adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Expresses its utmost concern about the renewed poaching crisis which erupted in April 2014 and which led to the poaching of at least 164 elephants and three Congo giraffes and expresses its most sincere condolences to the family of the guard killed in operations for the protection of the property;
Notes with great concern that the probable extinction of the Northern White Rhino in the property and the continued erosion of ...
Sites: Garamba National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.40,adopted during its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Takes note of the fact that “Operation Bonobo” seems to be gradually bringing tangible results in terms of securing the property, restoring the authority of the park management and curbing the widespread poaching by armed gangs and uncontrolled military;
Welcomes the significant efforts of the State Party, in cooperation with its financial and technical partners, to put in place basic park management operations and ...
Sites: Salonga National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.41 adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Welcomes the significant efforts of the State Party to ensure security of the property and expand surveillance coverage, and the measures taken to punish the soldiers involved in poaching, but notes that major parts of the property remain outside the control of the managing authority;
Also notes that restoring security is the precondition for the implementation of corrective measures and restoring the Outstanding Universal ...
Sites: Okapi Wildlife Reserve
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.43, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Welcomes the State Party’s efforts to re-demarcate and re-gazette the boundaries of the park, revise the Grazing Pressure Reduction Strategy and make further progress in strengthening the management effectiveness of the property and encourages the State Party to seek supplementary international support to help provide alternative livelihoods and implement the Grazing Pressure Reduction Strategy upon its ...
Sites: Simien National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.44, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Welcomes the restated political commitment of the State Party, which was also reiterated by the President of Madagascar at the 2014 IUCN World Parks Congress to address the illegal trafficking of natural resources, in particular rosewood and other precious timber species;
Acknowledges the progress made in implementing the CITES Action plan, in particular the preparatory studies, which were carried out in order to achieve ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.45, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Welcomes the establishment of a Management Unit at Iférouane, in the periphery of the property, but notes with concern the comments of the Reactive Monitoring mission of February 2015 that there is a lack of human and logistical means to ensure the sovereign functioning of this Management Unit, surveillance and ecological monitoring of the property;
Expresses its deep concern that the inventory of large wildlife and its ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.46, adopted by the Committee at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Commends the efforts of the State Party in implementing the corrective measures, especially those concerning the strengthening of surveillance staff and the implementation of a strategy to combat the encroachment of the ponds;
Notes with satisfaction that data indicates an increase in wildlife, however, reiterates its concern as regards the low density of large wildlife in the property and requests the ...
Sites: Niokolo-Koba National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7B.95, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Welcomes the clear commitment of the State Party to refrain from any form of mining within the property, and not to undertake any activities that may impact the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of the property and its surrounding areas without prior approval of the World Heritage Committee;
Notes with appreciation the on-going efforts by the State Party to address the poaching crisis in the property, and the various forms ...
Sites: Selous Game Reserve
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.28, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Welcomes the confirmation by the State Party that no mining concessions or exploration permits exist within the property, and that geothermal energy will not be developed within the property, and requests the State Party to submit the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the license for the development of geothermal energy adjacent to Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park, which should include an assessment of potential ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.29, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Regrets that the State Party did not submit a report on the state of conservation of the property, as requested by the Committee in Decision 38 COM 7A.29;
Notes that the World Heritage Centre has the resources to assist with the development of a proposal for the Desired state of conservation for the removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger (DSOCR) and encourages the State Party to invite an ...
Sites: East Rennell
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decisions 38 COM 7A.30 and 37 COM 7A.15, adopted at its 38th (Doha, 2014) and 37th (Phnom Penh, 2013) sessions respectively,
Welcomes the continued and substantial effort of the State Party to provide detailed and clear measurements of the trends and conditions for the indicators developed for the Desired state of conservation for removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger (DSOCR) and to connect them to the corrective measures, allowing a comprehensive report on ...
Sites: Everglades National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.32, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Highly commends the efforts made by the State Party in the implementation of the corrective measures and considers that the State Party has achieved compliance with the indicators set for the Desired state of conservation for the removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger (DSOCR);
Decides to remove Los Katíos National Park (Colombia) from the List of World Heritage in Danger;
Endorses the ...
Sites: Los Katíos National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.33, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Commends the State Party and external supporters for the progress made in consolidating an integrated monitoring mechanism and the further clarification of access to land and natural resources, and encourages the State Party to continue these efforts;
Adopts the Desired state of conservation for the removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger (DSOCR) developed by the State Party in consultation with the World ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.24, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Notes with satisfaction the continuing progress being made in restoring and reconstructing the damaged mosques and destroyed mausoleums, building awareness and support for the built heritage of Timbuktu, and ensuring the technical capacity to care for this heritage;
Expresses its appreciation to the following countries and institutions for their contribution to UNESCO-Mali Action Plan, and for their gesture of support to ...
Sites: Timbuktu
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.25, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Notes the continuing progress being made in sustaining the attributes that support the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV), authenticity and integrity of the World Heritage property;
Reiterates the continuing need to prepare detailed, in-depth architectural diagnostic analyses, in order to guide essential repair and conservation work, and encourages the State Party to undertake these analyses on a priority basis;
Also ...
Sites: Tomb of Askia
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.26, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Notes the progress made on the reconstruction of the Muzibu Azaala Mpanga and congratulates the State Party for its continued committment to this work;
Expresses its concern that the timelines provided in the state of conservation report for the reconstruction of the Muzibu Azaala Mpanga are overly optimistic, and in order to better reflect the need for careful work to be carried out on the thatching, and on the redesign and ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.1, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Commends the State Party for its efforts in the implementation of measures at the property and encourages it to sustain these efforts to protect and conserve the property and its buffer zone;
Urges the State Party to continue with the implementation of the corrective measures, with particular attention to the following:
Undertake detailed condition surveys to identify priority interventions to ensure stabilization of ...
Sites: Abu Mena
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.2 adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Commends the State Party for its efforts to ensure the protection of the property in spite of the difficult prevailing situation;
Expresses its great concern about the absence of information on the state of conservation of the property and requests the State Party to keep the World Heritage Centre informed of the evolution of the situation on the ground;
Also requests the State Party, as soon as the security ...
Sites: Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.3, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Commends the State Party for its efforts to ensure the protection of the property in spite of the difficult prevailing situation and requests it to reinforce this protection by ensuring that no ostentatious religious signs are displayed at the property;
Also requests the State Party to implement, as soon as possible, the measures recommended in the technical note elaborated in view of addressing the graffiti ...
Sites: Samarra Archaeological City
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling the relevant provisions on the protection of cultural heritage including the four Geneva Conventions (1949), the Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict of 1954 and its related protocols, the Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property (1970), the Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage of 1972, the Delhi UNESCO Recommendation of ...
39 COM 7A.28
Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem (Palestine) (C 1433)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.5, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Notes that considerable progress has been made with the conservation of the roof of the Church of the Nativity;
Also notes with concern that no specific conservation strategy was set out to justify precise intervention on the roof timbers, based on analysis and review of all the evidence gathered from surveys and research, before work was undertaken, as envisaged in the corrective measures;
Requests the State Party to prepare, ...
39 COM 7A.29
Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir (Palestine) (C 1492)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 8B.4, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Welcomes the judgment of the Israeli High Court not to build the “Wall”, and notes that any new proposals for a wall or fence would need to re-start the processes of consultation and approval within the Israeli administration;
Notes with concern that the decline in traditional social and cultural processes is accelerating, bringing further negative impacts on the functionality and integrity of the landscape;
Takes note of the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decisions 35 COM 7B.58, 36 COM 7B.58, 37 COM 7B.57, and 38 COM 7A.12, adopted at its 35th (UNESCO, 2011), 36th (Saint-Petersburg, 2012), 37th (Phnom Penh, 2013) and 38th (Doha, 2014) sessions respectively,
Taking into account Decision 39 COM 7A.36 on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic, adopted at its 39th session (Bonn, 2015),
Commends the State Party for taking the necessary risk mitigation measures to protect the property;
Decides to retain the Ancient City of Damascus ...
Sites: Ancient City of Damascus
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decisions 35 COM 7B.58, 36 COM 7B.58, 37 COM 7B.57, and 38 COM 7A.12, adopted at its 35th (UNESCO, 2011), 36th (Saint-Petersburg, 2012), 37th (Phnom Penh, 2013) and 38th (Doha, 2014) sessions respectively,
Taking into account Decision 39 COM 7A.36 on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic, adopted at its 39th session (Bonn, 2015),
Notes with satisfaction that a temporary agreement to freeze combats within the property has been reached and requests that, as a matter of urgency, all ...
Sites: Ancient City of Bosra
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decisions 35 COM 7B.58, 36 COM 7B.58, 37 COM 7B.57, and 38 COM 7A.12, adopted at its 35th (UNESCO, 2011), 36th (Saint-Petersburg, 2012), 37th (Phnom Penh, 2013) and 38th (Doha, 2014) sessions respectively,
Taking into account Decision 39 COM 7A.36 on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic, adopted at its 39th session (Bonn, 2015),
Decides to retain the Site of Palmyra (Syrian Arab Republic), on the List of World Heritage in ...
Sites: Site of Palmyra
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decisions 35 COM 7B.58, 36 COM 7B.58, 37 COM 7B.57 and 38 COM 7A.12, adopted at its 35th (UNESCO, 2011), 36th (Saint-Petersburg, 2012), 37th (Phnom Penh, 2013) and 38th (Doha, 2014) sessions respectively,
Taking into account Decision 39 COM 7A.36 on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic, adopted at its 39th session (Bonn, 2015),
Decides to retain the Ancient City of Aleppo (Syrian Arab Republic), on the List of World Heritage in ...
Sites: Ancient City of Aleppo
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decisions 35 COM 7B.58, 36 COM 7B.58, 37 COM 7B.57, and 38 COM 7A.12, adopted at its 35th (UNESCO, 2011), 36th (Saint-Petersburg, 2012), 37th (Phnom Penh, 2013) and 38th (Doha, 2014) sessions respectively,
Taking into account Decision 39 COM 7A.36 on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic, adopted at its 39th session (Bonn, 2015),
Commends the State Party for taking the necessary emergency safeguarding measures to protect the property;
Decides to retain the Crac des Chevaliers and ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decisions 35 COM 7B.58, 36 COM 7B.58, 37 COM 7B.57, and 38 COM 7A.12, adopted at its 35th (UNESCO, 2011), 36th (Saint-Petersburg, 2012), 37th (Phnom Penh, 2013) and 38th (Doha, 2014) sessions respectively,
Taking into account Decision 39 COM 7A.36 on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic, adopted at its 39th session (Bonn, 2015),
Decides to retain the Ancient Villages of Northern Syria (Syrian Arab Republic) on the List of World Heritage in ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.13, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Commends the State Party for the preparation of the draft “National Strategy for the Preservation of the Historic Cities, Sites and Monuments 2016 – 2020” and the proposal for a complementary Action Plan to be developed during 2015;
Also commends the State Party for the efforts that have occurred in relation to physical preservation and community engagement in Zabid, notwithstanding the difficult security situation;
Welcomes the ...
Sites: Historic Town of Zabid
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 38 COM7A.14, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Reiterates its request to the State Party to adopt the detailed topographic map of the property produced in 2012, and to submit to the World Heritage Centre, by 1 February 2016, a proposal for the minor boundary modification, in accordance to paragraphs 163-165 of the Operational Guidelines, for review by ICOMOS;
Encourages the implementation of the emergency assistance project for the property, which will allow the State Party to ...
39 COM 7A.39
Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley (Afghanistan) (C 208 rev)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.15, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Regrets that no updated state of conservation report has been submitted by the State Party, in particular regarding recent large scale of development projects;
Reiterates that the World Heritage Committee shall be notified prior to any major restoration and or new construction which may affect the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of the property before making any decisions that would be difficult to reverse in accordance to ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.16, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Welcomes the progress made in the implementation of the conservation programme plan for Gelati Monastery;
Notes the information provided by the State Party inter alia on the implementation of the recommendations of the ICOMOS Advisory mission and the revision of Management Plan for Gelati Monastery, which will be presented to the 40th session of the World Heritage Committee in 2016 in the framework of the significant boundary ...
Sites: Gelati Monastery
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.17, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Welcomes the efforts made by the State Party to improve the protection of all components of the property and its buffer zone and, more particularly, introducing a moratorium on any development in the zone next to the Aragvi and Mtgvari rivers banks declared as a non aedeficandi zone until the Urban Land-Use Master Plan and unified buffer zone are approved and implemented to curb uncontrolled development;
Notes with appreciation that an ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Decides to adjourn the debate on this agenda item until its next ordinary session.
Sites: Medieval Monuments in Kosovo
39 COM 7A.43
Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) (C 1150)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.19, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Notes that a joint World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS Advisory mission to the property took place in February 2015 at the invitation of the State Party, and that it confirmed that all stakeholders recognize the serious concerns of the World Heritage Committee over the potential threat of the Liverpool Waters development scheme to the Outstanding Universal Value of the property;
Endorses the conclusions of this 2015 Advisory mission, in ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7B.38, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Encourages the State Party to finalize the agreements for the establishment of the Inter-institutional Committee to address, in an integral manner, all issues pertaining to all the components of property, including the Cerro Rico;
Notes with concern that works for the stabilization of the summit of Cerro Rico have been paralyzed and that no revised strategy and timeframe for completion of the stabilization project have been identified ...
Sites: City of Potosí
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.21, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Commends the State Party for the measures taken in response to the earthquakes that occurred in April 2014 by adapting the Priority Interventions Programme (PIP) and taking measures to ensure the security to visitors;
Recognizes the efforts made by the State Party to define regulatory measures to ensure an adequate protection of the buffer zone of the property through the Regulatory Plans, and invites it to submit, according to ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.20, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Appreciates the endorsement by the new administration of previous approaches and recommendations to reach the Desired state of conservation for the removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger (DSOCR) and welcomes its commitment to its implementation;
Recalls that the timely implementation of the corrective measures defined at the time of inscription of the property on the List of World Heritage in Danger is an ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.22 adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Commends the State Party for its long-term commitment and efforts to address the deterioration of the earthen architecture remains of the property and to put in place a sustainable and operational management system to continue to handle decay factors and threats;
Notes with satisfaction the current measures being put in place by the State Party within the framework of the ENSO 2014-2015 Prevention Programme to protect the property of ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7A.23, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Takes note of the submission of the clarification of boundaries for the property and the proposal of extension of the buffer zone and requests the State Party to submit a minor boundary modification, according to paragraphs 163-165 of the Operational Guidelines;
Appreciates the progress in the implementation of concrete actions that contribute to the achievement of the Desired state of conservation for the removal of the property from ...
Sites: Coro and its Port
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7B.Add,
Recalling Decision 25 BUR V.281, adopted by the Bureau of the World Heritage Committee at its 25th session (UNESCO, 2001),
Commends the State Party for its efforts to ensure the protection of the property in spite of the difficult prevailing situation;
Expresses its great concern about the absence of information on the state of conservation of the property and requests the State Party to keep the World Heritage Centre informed of the evolution of the situation on the ground;
Considers that the optimal ...
Sites: Hatra
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined the state of conservation reports of properties inscribed on the World Heritage List (WHC-15/39.COM/7B and WHC-15/39.COM/7B.Add) and the proposals for inscription of properties on the World Heritage List (WHC-15/39.COM/8B and WHC-15/39.COM/8B.Add),
Decides to inscribe the following properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger:
Iraq, Hatra (Decision 39 COM 7B.51)
Yemen, Old City of Sana’a (Decision 39 COM 7B.59)
Yemen, Old Walled City of Shibam (Decision 39 COM ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined the state of conservation reports of properties inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger (WHC-15/39.COM/7A and WHC-15/39.COM/7A.Add),
Decides to retain the following properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger:
Afghanistan, Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam (Decision 39 COM 7A.38)
Afghanistan, Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley (Decision 39 COM 7A.39)
Belize, Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System (Decision 39 COM 7A.18)
Bolivia (Plurinational State of), City of Potosi (Decision ...
Sites: Abu Mena Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves Ancient City of Aleppo Ancient City of Bosra Ancient City of Damascus Ancient Villages of Northern Syria Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem Chan Chan Archaeological Zone City of Potosí Comoé National Park Coro and its Port Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley East Rennell Everglades National Park Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo Garamba National Park Gelati Monastery Historic Town of Zabid Historical Monuments of Mtskheta Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works Kahuzi-Biega National Park Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park Medieval Monuments in Kosovo Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve Niokolo-Koba National Park Okapi Wildlife Reserve Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir Rainforests of the Atsinanana Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve Salonga National Park Samarra Archaeological City Selous Game Reserve Simien National Park Site of Palmyra Timbuktu Tomb of Askia Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra Virunga National Park
Afghanistan Belize Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Central African Republic Chile Côte d'Ivoire Democratic Republic of the Congo Egypt Ethiopia Georgia Guinea Honduras Indonesia Iraq Jordan Madagascar Mali Niger Panama Peru Senegal Serbia Solomon Islands State of Palestine Syrian Arab Republic Uganda United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland United Republic of Tanzania United States of America Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Yemen
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/16/40.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 39 COM 7A.44, adopted at its 39th session (Bonn, 2015),
Welcomes the efforts made by the State Party in view of the establishment of a Supra Organic Management Body to ensure an effective and integral management mechanism for the property and its components and urges the State Party to finalize
Notes with concern the standstill of stabilization works at the summit of Cerro Rico and also urges the State Party to take all the necessary measures to proceed with the stabilization ...
Sites: City of Potosí
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/16/40.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 39 COM 7A.45, adopted at its 39th session (Bonn, 2015),
Commends the State Party for its commitment to the full and timely implementation of the corrective measures and for the progress made in a period in which the State Party also had to respond to severe damages caused by the earthquake of 2014;
Acknowledges that the allocation of dedicated staff and resources, efficient planning and coordination among national and local institutions are key factors in the successful implementation of the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/16/40.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 39 COM 7A.46, adopted at its 39th session (Bonn, 2015),
While regretting that the set of corrective measures adopted at the time of inscription of the property on the List of World Heritage in Danger was not implemented within the timeframe 2012-2015, appreciates the State Party’s renewed commitment to take all necessary measures for the proper conservation and management of the property;
Welcomes the strategy, programme and timeframe that are now submitted by the State Party that will ensure ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/16/40.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 39 COM 7A.47, adopted at its 39th session (Bonn, 2015),
Commends the State Party for the implementation of most of the corrective measures towards achieving the Desired state of conservation for the removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger (DSOCR) and encourages the State Party to continue its efforts for their implementation;
Notes with appreciation the significant efforts invested by the local, regional and national authorities, as well as the international and ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/16/40.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 39 COM 7A.48, adopted at its 39th session (Bonn, 2015),
Appreciates the initiative of the State Party to invite an ICOMOS Advisory mission, welcomes the progress reported in the implementation of the corrective measures adopted in Decision 38 COM 7A.23 and expresses its appreciation for the steady progress in the conservation and restoration of both public and private property, as well as the extensive programme for the promotion and transmission of traditional know-how;
Also appreciates the ...
Sites: Coro and its Port
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/16/40.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 39 COM 7A.21, adopted at its 39th session (Bonn, 2015),
Regrets that the State Party was unable to submit a state of conservation report of the property, as requested by the Committee;
Congratulates the State Party for the significant work undertaken in the reconstruction of the 14 Saint mausoleums destroyed during the occupation period of Timbuktu in 2012 and thanks the partners who provided support in the framework of the Mali Rehabilitation of Cultural Heritage project and requests the ...
Sites: Timbuktu
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/16/40.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 39 COM 7A.22, adopted at its 39th session (Bonn, 2015),
Regrets that the State Party was unable to submit a state of conservation report on the property, as requested by the Committee;
Expresses its concern regarding the unstable security situation at Gao preventing the State Party from inviting the requested joint UNESCO/ICOMOS/ICCROM Reactive Monitoring mission to evaluate the general state of conservation of the property;
Also expresses its concern that the property remains under ...
Sites: Tomb of Askia
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/16/40.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 39 COM 7A.23, adopted at its 39th session (Bonn, 2015),
Notes that the State Party has halted all developments at the property pending the completion of the Master Plan;
Notes with concern that no progress has been reported with the development of the Master Plan that was requested in 2012, as part of the corrective measures, in order to ensure that conservation of the Muzibu-Azaala-Mpanga, and other buildings, and development proposals such as for fire-fighting, visitor management and the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examinedDocument WHC/16/40.COM/7A,
RecallingDecisions 38 COM 7A.1 and 39 COM 7A.24, adopted at its 38th (Doha, 2014) and 39th (Bonn, 2015) sessions respectively,
Notes that encroachments by local communities have been removed from the property and buffer zone;
Expresses its great concern regarding the state of conservation of the property and the implementation level of the recommended corrective measures;
Takes note that the State Party will start the elaboration of a comprehensive and integrated Management Plan for the property in 2017;
Urges ...
Sites: Abu Mena
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/16/40.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 39 COM 7A.25, adopted at its 39th session (Bonn, 2015),
Encourages the State Party to pursue its efforts to ensure the protection of the property, despite the impossibility to access it;
Expresses its great concern about the absence of information on the state of conservation of the property and requests the State Party to keep the World Heritage Centre informed of the evolution of the situation on the ground;
Calls upon all the UNESCO Member States to comply with the provisions of the ...
Sites: Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/16/40.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 39 COM 7B.51, adopted at its 39th session (Bonn, 2015),
Encourages the State Party to pursue its efforts to ensure the protection of the property, despite the impossibility to access it;
Expresses its great concern about the absence of information on the state of conservation of the property and requests the State Party to keep the World Heritage Centre informed of the evolution of the situation on the ground;
Calls upon all the UNESCO Member States to comply with the provisions of the ...
Sites: Hatra