8194 Decisions
146 Resolutions
By Year
31 COM 8B.18
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.2,2. Approves the extension of the Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn, Switzerland, on the basis of criteria (vii), (viii) and (ix):3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:The Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn region is the most glaciated part of the European Alps, containing Europe's largest glacier and a range of classic glacial features, and provides an outstanding record of the geological processes that formed the High Alps. A diverse flora and fauna is represented in a ...
Sites: Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
31 COM 8B.19
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve
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 Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve, Mexico, to the World Heritage List to allow the State Party to consider submitting a new nomination of the site as a mixed property taking into account the underwater cultural heritage of the site.
31 COM 8B.20
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape, South Africa
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B, WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1 and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.2,2. Inscribes the Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape, South Africa, on the World Heritage List as a living, evolving cultural landscape on the basis of criteria (iv) and (v);3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value :The extensive communal grazed lands of the Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape are a testimony to land management processes which have ensured the protection of the succulent Karoo vegetation and thus ...
31 COM 8B.21
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Refers the nomination of the Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests, Kenya, to the World Heritage List back to the State Party to allow it to: a) Carry out documentation and surveys of the cultural and natural aspects of the kayas, and historical research from oral, written and archaeological sources, in order to reconsider and justify the inclusion of the selected sites in the nomination and to justify the application of the criteria. b) Designate all kayas as National Monuments. ...
31 COM 8B.22
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes, Namibia, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (iii) and (v);3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:The rock art forms a coherent, extensive and high quality record of ritual practices relating to hunter-gather communities in this part of southern Africa over at least two millennia and, eloquently reflects the links between ritual and economic practices of hunter-gatherers in terms of the value of reliable ...
Sites: Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes
31 COM 8B.23
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Samarra Archaeological City,
The World Heritage Committee,1.Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2.Inscribes Samarra Archaeological City, Iraq, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (ii), (iii) and (iv).3.Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:The ancient capital of Samarra dating from 836-892 provides outstanding evidence of the Abbasid Caliphate which was the major Islamic empire of the period, extending from Tunisia to Central Asia. It is the only surviving Islamic capital that retains its original plan, architecture and arts, such as mosaics ...
Sites: Samarra Archaeological City
31 COM 8B.24
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - the Temple of Preah Vihear
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Having taken note of the following statement by the Chairperson of the World Heritage Committee which has been agreed to by the Delegation of Cambodia and the Delegation of Thailand:"The State Party of Cambodia and the State Party of Thailand are in full agreement that the Sacred Site of the Temple of Preah Vihear has Outstanding Universal Value and must be inscribed on the World Heritage List as soon as possible. Accordingly, Cambodia and Thailand agree that Cambodia will propose ...
Sites: Temple of Preah Vihear
31 COM 8B.25
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Kaiping Diaolou and Villages
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes the Kaiping Diaolou and Villages, China, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (ii), (iii) and (iv);3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:The Diaolou and their surrounding villages demonstrate Outstanding Universal Value for their complex and confident fusion between Chinese and western architectural styles, for their final flowering of local tower building traditions, for their completeness and unaltered state resulting from their ...
Sites: Kaiping Diaolou and Villages
31 COM 8B.26
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape
The World Heritage Committee, 1.Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2.Inscribes Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape, Japan, on the World Heritage List under criteria (ii), (iii) and (v);3.Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine pioneered the development of silver mines in pre-Modern Asia. It had contributed to exchange of values between East and West by achieving the large-scale production of high quality silver through the development of the Asian cupellation techniques transferred from China ...
31 COM 8B.27
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Sulaiman-Too Cultural Landscape (Sacred Mountain)
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Refers the nomination of Sulaiman-Too Cultural Landscape (Sacred Mountain), Kyrgyzstan, back to the State Party to allow it to: a) Complete the Management Plan. b) Complete the protection of the nominated property by incorporating the zone of planning control and zone of protected natural setting into the city plan to give it effect, and in order to preclude new interventions on the mountain, including tree planting. c) Extend the Buffer Zone to incorporate part of the ...
Sites: Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain
31 COM 8B.28
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Batanes Cultural Landscapes
The World Heritage Committee, Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,Refers the nomination of the Batanes Cultural Landscapes, Philippines, back to the State Party in order to allow it to provide additional information on the basis of further survey and research on:a) The evolution of the landscape as a holistic reflection of history and cultural traditions, and of the interaction between culture and nature;b) The chronological history of the landscape, the way the landscape has been shaped by farming, forestry and fishing practices, and the natural ...
31 COM 8B.29
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Sarazm
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Defers the examination of the nomination of Sarazm, Tajikistan, to the World Heritage List to allow the State Party to consider submitting a new nomination, in order to: a) Explore further the values and significance of the property; b) Give consideration to extending the installation of protective covers to all the excavated features on the site; c) Reduce the level of excavation on the site and to divert the emphasis to the use of non-invasive techniques of geophysical ...
Sites: Proto-urban Site of Sarazm
31 COM 8B.30
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Parthian Fortresses of Nisa
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes the Parthian Fortresses of Nisa, Turkmenistan, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (ii) and (iii);3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:Nisa was the capital of the Parthian Empire, which dominated this region of central Asia from the mid 3rd century BCE to the early 3rd century CE. As such it formed a barrier to Roman expansion, whilst at the same time serving as an important communications and trading centre, at the crossroads of ...
Sites: Parthian Fortresses of Nisa
31 COM 8B.31
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Sydney Opera House
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes the Sydney Opera House, Australia, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criterion (i);3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:The Sydney Opera House constitutes a masterpiece of 20th century architecture. Its significance is based on its unparalleled design and construction; its exceptional engineering achievements and technological innovation and its position as a world-famous icon of architecture. It is a daring and visionary experiment that ...
Sites: Sydney Opera House
31 COM 8B.32
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Red Fort Complex
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes the Red Fort Complex, India, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (ii), (iii) and (vi);3. Adopts the following statement of Outstanding Universal Value:The planning and design of the Red Fort represents a culmination of architectural development initiated in 1526 AD by the first Mughal Emperor and brought to a splendid refinement by Shah Jahan with a fusion of traditions: Islamic, Persian, Timurid and Hindu. The innovative planning arrangements and ...
Sites: Red Fort Complex
31 COM 8B.33
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Bregenzerwald Cultural Landscape
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Defers the examination of the nomination of the Bregenzerwald Cultural Landscape, Austria, to the World Heritage List to allow the State Party to consider submitting a new nomination, in order to: a) Consider the full significance of the Bregenzerwald as part of the wider Alpine Region; b) Consider whether, possibly in collaboration with other States Parties, the property with other sites could reflect the Alpine landscape farming traditions and their association with the ...
31 COM 8B.34
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge in Višegrad
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2.Inscribes Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge in Višegrad, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (ii) and (iv);3.Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:The universal value of the bridge at Višegrad is unquestionable for all the historical reasons and in view of the architectural values it has. It represents a major stage in the history of civil engineering and bridge architecture, erected by one of the most celebrated builders of the ...
31 COM 8B.35
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Rideau Canal
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-07/31.COM/8B and WHC-07/31.COM/INF.8B.1,2. Inscribes the Rideau Canal, Canada, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (i) and (iv);3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:The Rideau Canal is a large strategic canal constructed for military purposes which played a crucial contributory role in allowing British forces to defend the colony of Canada against the United States of America, leading to the development of two distinct political and cultural entities in the north of the American ...
Sites: Rideau Canal
31 COM 8B.36
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Hand Paper Mill at Velké Losiny
The nomination of Hand Paper Mill at Velké Losiny, Czech Republic, was withdrawn at the request of the concerned State Party.
31 COM 8B.37
Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Paimio Hospital (former Paimio Sanatorium)
The nomination of Paimio Hospital (former Paimio Sanatorium), Finland, was withdrawn at the request of the concerned State Party.