8194 Decisions
146 Resolutions
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The World Heritage Committee,Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8A,Recalling Decision 30 COM 9, paragraph 9, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006),Decides to approve the amended format and the new procedure for Tentative Lists as presented in Annex 1 and in paragraph I.6 of this document.
The World Heritage Committee,Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8A,Takes note of the Tentative Lists as amended in Annexes 3 and 4 of this document,Recognizing the importance of Comparative Analysis and Transnational Serial nominations, requests the Advisory Bodies to continue to develop thematic studies to guide the States Parties in their tentative listing and nominations. The pro-active ICOMOS Report on Cultural Landscapes of the Pacific Islands is a model for this assistance.
The World Heritage Committee,Having examined Document WHC-07/31COM/8A,Reaffirming that Tentative Lists are instrumental for planning purposes and for comparative analysis of properties to be nominated for inscription on the World Heritage List, Stressing the importance of assistance by the World Heritage Centre, at countries' request, in the development of Tentative Lists, Requests the World Heritage Centre, in consultation with the Advisory Bodies, to propose a revision of Part II. C ("Tentative Lists") of the Operational Guidelines, in order to clarify the procedures of ...
The World Heritage Committee,Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8B,Approves the proposed name change to the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves (Australia) as proposed by the Australian authorities. The name of the property becomes Gondwana Rainforests of Australia in English and Les forêts humides Gondwana de l'Australie in French.
The World Heritage Committee,Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8B,Approves the proposed name change to Islamic Cairo as proposed by the Egyptian authorities. The name of the property becomes Historic Cairo in English and Le Caire historique in French.
Sites: Historic Cairo
The World Heritage Committee,Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8B,Approves the proposed name change to the Archaeological Site of Epidaurus as proposed by the Greek authorities. The name of the property becomes Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus in English and Sanctuaire de Asklepios en Epidaure in French.
The World Heritage Committee,Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8B,Approves the proposed name change to Archaeological Site of Vergina as proposed by the Greek authorities. The name of the property becomes Archaeological Site of Aigai (modern name Vergina) in English and Site archéologique de Aigai (nom moderne Vergina) in French.
The World Heritage Committee,Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8B,Approves the proposed name change to Mystras as proposed by the Greek authorities. The name of the property becomes Archaeological Site of Mystras in English and Site archéologique de Mystras in French.
The World Heritage Committee,Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8B,Approves the proposed name change to Monasteries of Daphni, Hossios Luckas and Nea Moni of Chios as proposed by the Greek authorities. The name of the property becomes Monasteries of Daphni, Hosios Loukas and Nea Moni of Chios in English and Monastères de Daphni, de Hosios Loukas et Nea Moni de Chios in French
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8B,
Approves the proposed name change to I Sassi di Matera as proposed by the Italian authorities. The name of the property becomes the The Sassi and the park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera in English and Les Sassi et le parc des églises rupestres de Matera in French.
31 COM 8B.8
changes to names - Auschwitz Birkenau as title and German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945)
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8B,2. Recalling Decision 30 COM 8B.12,3. Taking note of the renewed request for a name change for Auschwitz Concentration Camp (Poland) by the Polish authorities,4. Welcoming the international consultation meeting which brought together eminent personalities and international experts on 12 March 2007 at UNESCO Headquarters,5. Noting the results of the international consultation meeting and in particular the proposed statement of significance and the recommended name change,6. Approves the following Statement of ...
31 COM 8B.9
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Rainforests of the Atsinanana
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8B,2. Inscribes the Rainforests of the Atsinanana, Madagascar, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (ix) and (x);3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:The Rainforests of the Atsinanana are a serial property comprising six components. They contain globally outstanding biodiversity and have an exceptional proportion of endemic plant and animal species. The level of endemism within the property is approximately 80 to 90 percent for all groups, and endemic families and genera ...
31 COM 8B.10
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Prince Edward Islands
The nomination of Prince Edward Islands, South Africa, was withdrawn at the request of the concerned State Party.
31 COM 8B.11
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - South China Karst
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.2,2. Inscribes the South China Karst, China, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (vii) and (viii):3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:South China is unrivalled for the diversity of its karst features and landscapes. The property includes specifically selected areas that are of outstanding universal value to protect and present the best examples of these karst features and landscapes. South China Karst is a coherent serial property comprising ...
Sites: South China Karst
31 COM 8B.12
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.2,2. Inscribes the Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes, Republic of Korea, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (vii) and (viii):3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes is a coherent serial property comprising three components. The unequalled quality of the Geomunoreum lava tube system and the exhibition of diverse and accessible volcanic features in the other two components demonstrate a distinctive and important ...
31 COM 8B.13
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Ba Be National Park
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.2,2. Defers the examination of the nomination of Ba Be National Park, Vietnam, to the World Heritage List to allow the State Party to consider submitting a new nomination of a larger property and with a focus on criterion (x);3. Commends the State Party and Bac Kan Province for the clear commitment that has been made to the protection of Ba Be National Park and the efforts to improve research and understanding of park values, management planning, community participation and awareness ...
31 COM 8B.14
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Speleothems of French Limestone Caves
The nomination of Speleothems of French Limestone Caves, Outstanding Records of Karst Processes and Archives of Palaeo-climates, France, was withdrawn at the request of the concerned State Party.
31 COM 8B.15
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - The Dolomites
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.2,2.Decides not to inscribe The Dolomites, Italy, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (ix) and (x);3.Defers the examination of the nomination of The Dolomites, Italy, to the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (vii) and (viii) to allow the State Party to consider submitting a new nomination, more focused and coherent, that meets the conditions of integrity;4.Recommends the State Party to consider the following issues in the revision of the nomination: a) ...
Sites: The Dolomites
31 COM 8B.16
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians
The World Heritage Committee, 1.Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.2,2.Inscribes the Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians, Slovakia and Ukraine, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criterion (ix):3.Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:The Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians are a serial property comprising ten components. They represent an outstanding example of undisturbed, complex temperate forests and exhibit the most complete and comprehensive ecological patterns and processes of pure stands of European beech ...
31 COM 8B.17
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Teide National Park
The World Heritage Committee, 1.Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.2,2.Inscribes the Teide National Park, Spain, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (vii) and (viii);3.Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:Teide National Park, dominated by the 3,781 m Teide-Pico Viejo stratovolcano, represents a rich and diverse assemblage of volcanic features and landscapes concentrated in a spectacular setting.Criterion (vii): Mount Teide is a striking volcanic landscape dominated by the jagged Las Cañadas escarpment and a central ...
Sites: Teide National Park