The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-04/7 EXT.COM/5A,
2. Recalling its Decision 25 COM VII.25-27 at its 25th session (Helsinki, 2001) to examine Section I of the Periodic Report for Europe at its 29th session (Durban, 2005), and Section II at its 30th session (2006),
3. Notes the report on the progress of the Periodic Report for Europe.
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-04/7 EXT.COM/5B,
Recalling its Decisions 24 COM VII.1-4 and 27 COM 20B.I, adopted at its 24th session (Cairns, 2000) and its 27th session (UNESCO, 2003), respectively,
Takes note of the progress made in the implementation of the Regional Programme for the Arab States and in responding to the priority needs identified in the Periodic Report for the Arab States;
Thanks the Dutch Government for supporting the publication of such Periodic Report;
Requests the Director of the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies to ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Documents WHC-04/7 EXT.COM/5C and WHC-04/7 EXT.COM/INF.11,
2. Recalling its Decision 26 COM 20, adopted at its 26th session (Budapest, 2002),
3. Notes with satisfaction the progress made in the implementation of the recommendations of the Periodic Report for Africa;
4. Thanks the Italian Government for its prompt and generous contribution to the implementation of the first session of Modules II & III of the Africa Regional Programme 2004-2007, as well as the governments and institutions detailed in the Annex for their contribution ...
15. This agenda item was introduced by the Chairman of the World Heritage Committee, Dr Adul Wichiencharoen (Thailand), who summarized the contents of his report on this subject as reflected in Working Document WHC-95/CONF.204/7 (see note [1] ) and the proposed resolution that had been prepared by him for this General Assembly (WHC95/CONF.204/DR.1). He recalled that the World Heritage Committee, after a long process of consultations, discussions and practical experiences in several States Parties and regions, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean, decided, at its eighteenth ...
The General Assembly,
Having examined documents WHC-15/20.GA/14 and WHC-15/20.GA/INF.14,
Takes note of Decision 39 COM 10B.5 of the World Heritage Committee concerning the launch of a reflection period on the Periodic Reporting exercise;
Highlights the importance for all States Parties to actively participate in the reflection on the Periodic Reporting exercise;
Calls upon all States Parties to provide extra-budgetary funding for the reflection on the Periodic Reporting exercise.
VI.1 The Committee took note of the resolution adopted by the twenty-ninth General Conference of UNESCO on the periodic reporting by the States Parties on the legislative and administrative provisions and other actions which they have taken for the application of the Convention, including the state of conservation of the World Heritage properties located on its territories. The Committee noted, in particular, points 14, 15 and 16 of the resolution in which the General Conference:
Invites the States Parties to the World Heritage Convention to submit in accordance with Article 29 of the ...
21 COM VII.A.1-8
State of Conservation of Properties Inscribed on the World Heritage List: Methodology and Procedures for Periodic Reporting
A. Methodology and Procedures for Periodic Reporting
VII.1 The Committee considered the manner in which to implement the decision of the General Conference on the basis of some initial reflections that were presented by the Secretariat in Working Document WHC-97/CONF.208/7.
VII.2 While recognizing the need for the States Parties to report on the legislative and administrative provisions which they have taken for the application of the Convention, the Committee stressed the importance of periodic reporting as a mechanism for exchange of information and experiences between States Parties. ...
VI.1 The Secretariat introduced Working Document WHC-98/CONF.203/6. It pointed out that this document referred to the periodic reporting by the States Parties under Article 29 of the World Heritage Convention and did not include considerations on the reactive monitoring that is foreseen for reporting on World Heritage properties that are under threat. It informed the Committee that this document had been discussed by the Bureau at its twenty-second session. Reference was also made to Working Document WHC-98/CONF.203/16 that included the corresponding revision of Section II of the ...
IX.1 The Secretariat presented the Working Document WHC-99/CONF.209/12 that contains the Action Plan for the Arab region which should be completed by December 2000, and the periodic reporting exercise for the African States that should be completed by December 2001.
IX.2 Particular mention was made of the links with the implementation of the Global Strategy. The periodic monitoring exercise would help States Parties to recognize their insufficiencies in the field of conservation and facilitate the identification of their needs. The managers of the sites will be trained and ultimately ...
XVIII.1 The Chairperson informed the Bureau that an Algerian non-governmental organization, "Algerie 2000", volunteered to assist in the Periodic Reporting of the Maghreb region and that this NGO has experience, in particular in the restoration of the Kasbah of Algiers. The Committee expressed its appreciation by acclamation.
XVIII.2 The Observer of Uganda informed the Committee that the question of the involvement of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) should be reviewed, in particular with regard to the movable heritage, in particular with regard to moveable heritage and the ...
VII.14 The Committee approved the regional strategies presented in Annexes I, II, III and IV of Working Document WHC-2000/CONF.204/8. The budgetary implications are considered under item 13 of the Agenda (WHC-2000/CONF.204/15, Chapter IV of the budget).
25 COM VII.25
Progress Reports on Regional Periodic Reporting Strategies, Europe and North America Region
Concerning the proposals for the Periodic Reporting Exercise for Europe (Section 4 of Document WHC-01/CONF.208/8), the Committee agreed both with the timing and the proposal to collaborate with the Council of Europe and its HEREIN project, a comparative databank on European cultural heritage policies. It furthermore noted the co-operation with the Nordic World Heritage Office/Foundation in the development of technical tools.
25 COM VII.26
Progress Reports on Regional Periodic Reporting Strategies, Europe and North America Region
The Committee also requested that all States Parties be included in this effort and to fully co-operate with the Advisory Bodies. A number of European States Parties took the floor to support the arrangements proposed, namely to cover Section I of the reports for all countries in 2005 and Section II in 2006. A question was raised as to whether the capacity in the Centre would be sufficient for the work to be carried out and the Director responded that assistance be provided by States Parties through the Associate Expert Scheme.
25 COM VII.27
Progress Reports on Regional Periodic Reporting Strategies, Europe and North America Region
The Delegate of Hungary pointed out that the year 2007 should be devoted to a stocktaking exercise and the development of conceptual guidelines for the second cycle. The Delegate of Greece informed the Committee that a Conference on the Safeguarding of Byzantine Heritage had been organized in May 2001 and that a database on the state of conservation of this type of heritage for the Mediterranean countries is being established. ICOMOS fully supported the link to the Council of Europe and the HEREIN project, as this is an open project which could be very beneficial to other regions. The ...
Report on the state of the World Heritage in the Africa Region
VII.1 The Secretariat presented the report on Periodic Reporting in the Africa Region (WHC-01/CONF. 208/7) to the Committee. As at November 2001, fifty-three sites were inscribed on the World Heritage List. Forty of these sites were inscribed prior to 1993 and located in eighteen countries, comprising twenty-three natural, sixteen cultural and one mixed site, and were the subject of this monitoring report. The strategic approach for the compilation of the report and the co-operation of the African States Parties in the ...
27 COM 6B
Follow-up to Periodic Reporting in the Arab States and Africa ; Preparations in Latin America and the Caribbean and in Europe and North America
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Requests the World Heritage Centre to produce a publication within three months, if possible, to be funded from extrabudgetary funds, on the Arab States Periodic Report carried out in the year 2000 and information on the follow-up actions. This publication is also to be made available through electronic or other appropriate means (CD-Rom and/or on the UNESCO World Heritage Centre's web site);
2. Notes the progress made to date in the preparation for the Periodic Reporting in Latin America and the Caribbean and in Europe and North ...
29 COM 11B
Presentation of the Section I (2005) and Progress Report on the Preparation of Section II (2006) of the Periodic Report for Europe
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Decides, in view of the time constraints, to defer the presentation and the discussion of this item until its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006).
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30COM/11A.1 and taking note of Document WHC-06/30COM/INF.11A,
2. Recalling Decisions 25 COM VII.25-27 and 7 EXT COM 5A.2, adopted respectively at its 25th session (Helsinki, 2001) and 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004),
3. Expressing its sincere appreciation for the considerable efforts by all 48 States Parties in Europe in submitting the Periodic Reports for Section I in 2004 and Section II in 2005,
4. Notes the successful use of an electronic tool, the development of an evaluation tool and the storage in a World ...
30 COM 11B
Follow-up to the Periodic Report for North America / Adoption of Statements of Significance
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/11B,
2. RecallingDecisions 29 COM 11 A.4 and 29 COM 11 A.5 adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005),
3. Noting proposals for changes to the nomination dossiers for some World Heritage properties in North America,
4. Approves the Statements of significance for the World Heritage properties in North America as included in Annex I of Document WHC-06/30.COM/11B;
5. Notes the changes to the names as indicated in Document WHC-06/30.COM/8B, and further notes the adjustments to natural heritage criteria concerning ...
Sites: Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks Carlsbad Caverns National Park Chaco Culture Dinosaur Provincial Park Everglades National Park Grand Canyon National Park Gros Morne National Park Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Historic District of Old Québec Independence Hall Kluane / Wrangell-St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico Mammoth Cave National Park Mesa Verde National Park Miguasha National Park Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville Nahanni National Park Old Town Lunenburg Olympic National Park Redwood National and State Parks SGang Gwaay Statue of Liberty Taos Pueblo Waterton Glacier International Peace Park Wood Buffalo National Park Yellowstone National Park
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/11A.2,
2. Takes note of the clarification of property limits provided by the following States Parties in the European region in response to the Retrospective Inventory:
Belgium: La Grand-Place, Brussels;
Bulgaria: Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo; Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari;
Italy: Church and Dominican Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie with "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci; Historic Centre of Florence; I Sassi di Matera; Historic Centre of Urbino;
Portugal: Historic Centre of Évora;
Slovenia: Škocjan ...
Sites: Cathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias in Seville Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain Church and Dominican Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie with “The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci Historic Centre of Évora Historic Centre of Florence Historic Centre of Urbino La Grand-Place, Brussels La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia Mudejar Architecture of Aragon Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo San Millán Yuso and Suso Monasteries Škocjan Caves The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/11D.1,
2. Recalling Decisions 25 COM VII.25-27 adopted at its 25th session (Helsinki, 2001), 7 EXT.COM 5 and 7 EXT.COM 5A.1 adopted at its 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004), 29 COM 11.A adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005), 30 COM 11G adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006);
3. Recognizing the range of benefits for the World Heritage community of the new approach for Section II of the Periodic Reporting questionnaire proposed by the "Working Group on the simplification of the Periodic Reporting ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-08/32.COM/11A,
2. Recalling Decisions 30 COM 11C.1, 30 COM 11F and 30 COM 11G adopted at its 30th (Vilnius, 2006) and decisions 31 COM 10, 31 COM 11D.1, adopted at its 31st (Christchurch, 2007) sessions respectively,
3. Recognizing the financial and technical assistance provided by various donors for the follow-up of the Periodic Reporting exercise for Africa, in particular for the implementation of the Africa Regional programme (Africa Nature and AFRICA 2009),
4. Takes note of the progress report on the follow-up ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-08/32.COM/11B,
2. Recalling decisions 30 COM 11C, 31 COM 7.3 and 31 COM 11D.1, adopted respectively at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006) and 31st session (Christchurch, 2007),
3. Also recalling the need for States Parties, as stipulated in Article 5 (e) of the World Heritage Convention, "to foster the establishment or development of national or regional centres for training in the protection, conservation and presentation of the cultural and natural heritage and to encourage scientific research in this field ",
4. Takes note ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-08/32.COM/11C,
2. Recalling Decisions 30 COM 11A.1, 30 COM 11A.2, 31 COM 11A.1 and 31 COM 11.A.2 adopted at its 30th (Vilnius, 2006) and 31st (Christchurch, 2007) sessions respectively,
3. Takes note of the results of the subregional meetings on the follow-up to Periodic Reporting for "Central and Eastern Europe" (Wroclaw, Poland, September 2007) as well as for "Mediterranean and South Eastern Europe" (Corfu, Greece, April 2008), and further notes that a number of training initiatives were financed through extrabudgetary ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-08/32.COM/11D,
2. Recalling Decisions 28 COM 16 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004), 7 EXT.COM 5E adopted at its 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004) and 29 COM 5 adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005),
3. Takes note of the information provided by the World Heritage Centre on the progress made in the implementation of the above-mentioned Decisions for the follow-up to the Periodic Report in Latin America and the Caribbean;
4. Notes with concern the lack of progress with respect to the SIDS Programme as agreed ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-08/32.COM/11E,
2. Recalling Decisions 25 COM VII.25-27 adopted at its 25th session (Helsinki, 2001), 7 EXT.COM 5 and 7 EXT.COM 5A.1 adopted at its 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004), 29 COM 11.A adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005), 30 COM 11G adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006), and 31 COM 11D1 adopted at its 31st session (Christchurch, 2007),
3. Emphasizing the pivotal importance of Statements of Outstanding Universal Value in all World Heritage processes;
4. Thanks the States Parties which ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-09/33.COM/11A,
2. Recalling Decisions 31 COM 11D.1 and 32 COM 11B, adopted respectively at its 31st session (Christchurch, 2007) and at its 32nd session (Quebec City, 2008),
3. Takes note of the information provided by the World Heritage Centre on progress accomplished in the implementation of the second cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Arab States;
4. Thanks the States Parties of the Arab region which have engaged in the Periodic Reporting process for their active involvement;
5. Also thanks the Kingdom of Bahrain, the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined document WHC-09/33.COM/11B,
2. Recalling its Decisions 27 COM 20B.4, 30 COM 11D and 31 COM 11C adopted at its 27th (UNESCO, 2003), 30th (Vilnius, 2006), and 31st(Christchurch, 2007) sessions respectively,
3. Notes with satisfaction the significant progress achieved in implementing the World Heritage Convention in the Asia Pacific region through the execution of the Action-Asia 2003-2009 sub-regional Action Plans and the Pacific Action Plan 2009, and commends the States Parties of the Asia Pacific region, the World Heritage Centre and the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-09/33.COM/11C,
2. Recalling Decisions 31 COM 10 and 32 COM 11A, adopted respectively at its 31st session (Christchurch, 2007) and its 32nd session (Quebec City, 2008);
3. Takes note of the results of activities in preparation for the launching of the Second cycle of Periodic Reporting, and in particular the workshop for the preparation of draft Statements of Outstanding Universal Value organized in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (March 2009) ;
4. Expresses its thanks to the Swiss Government and the African World Heritage Fund for ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined document WHC-10/34COM/10A,
2. Recalling Decisions 32 COM 11B and 33 COM 11A, adopted respectively at its 32nd session (Quebec City, 2008) and 33rd session (Seville, 2009),
3. Expresses its sincere appreciation to the States Parties from the Arab region for their efforts in preparing and submitting their Periodic Reports and thanks especially all Focal Points and sites managers for their effective participation and commitment;
4. Notes that some States Parties did not participate in the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting and that two ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-10/34.COM/10B and Information Document WHC-10/34.COM/INF.10B,
2. Recalling Decision 33 COM 11C adopted at its 33rd session (Seville, 2009),
3. Takes note of the information provided on the progress accomplished in the preparations of the second cycle of Periodic Reporting in Africa and the final report on the implementation of the Africa 2009 programme;
4. Commends the States Parties of the Africa region which have hosted meetings in the Periodic Reporting exercise, in particular Senegal, Kenya, Cameroon, Namibia and South ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-10/34.COM/10B,
2. Recalling Decisions 28 COM 16 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004), 7 EXT.COM 5E adopted at its 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004), 29 COM 5 adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005) and 32 COM 11D adopted at its 32nd session (Quebec City, 2008),
3. Takes note of the information provided on the progress made in the implementation of the Decisions for the follow-up to the Periodic Reporting in Latin America and the Caribbean and the preparation for the second cycle of the Periodic Report ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-10/34.COM/10B,
2. Recalling Decisions 30 COM 11A.1, 30 COM 11A.2, 31 COM 11A.1, 31 COM 11 A.2 and 32 COM 11D adopted at its 30th (Vilnius, 2006), 31st (Christchurch, 2007) and 32nd (Quebec City, 2008) sessions respectively,
3. Takes note of the follow-up activities to the first cycle of Periodic Reporting exercise in Europe and North America and the results of the sub-regional meetings for Nordic, Western and Mediterranean Europe;
4. Thanks the Irish authorities for having hosted the follow-up meeting for the Western ...
34 COM 10C
Progress Report on the first cycle of the Periodic Reporting and launching of the second cycle of the Periodic Reporting in Asia and the Pacific
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-10/34.COM/10C,
2. Recalling Decisions 31 COM 11D.1, 32 COM 11E, and 33 COM 11B, adopted respectively at its 31st session (Christchurch, 2007), 32nd session (Quebec City, 2008), and 33rd session (Seville, 2009),
3. Takes note of the progress achieved in the follow up to the first cycle of Periodic Reporting, as well as the results of activities in preparation for the launching of its second cycle, and in particular of the sub-regional Workshops organised in Maupiti (French Polynesia, France), Taiyuan (China), and ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-10/34.COM/10D,
2. Recalling Decision 33 COM 11C adopted at its 33rd session (Seville, 2009),
3. Notes the strong results obtained by the AFRICA 2009 programme from 1998 - 2009;
4. Notes with appreciation the work done by the 5 institutional partners, ICCROM, the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, CRATerre-ENSAG, EPA, and CHDA to contribute to the successful implementation of the programme;
5. Also notes with great appreciation the role of the financial partners, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined document WHC-11/35COM/10A,
2. Recalling Decisions 33 COM 11C and 34 COM 10B.1, adopted respectively at its 33rd session (Seville, 2009) and 34th session (Brasilia, 2010);
3. Expresses its sincere appreciation to the States Parties from the Africa region for their efforts in preparing and submitting their Periodic Reports;
4. Notes with satisfaction that all the 44 States Parties of the Africa region participated in the completion of Section I of the Periodic Reporting questionnaire and that all 78 World Heritage properties in the region ...
35 COM 10B
Progress Report on the first cycle of the Periodic Reporting and launching of the second cycle of the Periodic Reporting in Latin America and the Caribbean
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-11/35.COM/10B,
2. Recalling decisions 28 COM 16, 7 EXT.COM 5E, 29 COM 5, 30 COM 11E, 32 COM 11D and 34 COM 10B.2 adopted respectively at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004), 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004), 29th session (Durban, 2005), 30th session (Vilnius 2006), 32nd session (Quebec City, 2008) and 34th session (Brasilia, 2010),
3. Takes note of the progress achieved in the follow-up to the first cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Latin America and Caribbean region, as well as the results of activities in preparation ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-11/35.COM/10C,
2. Recalling Decision 34 COM 10C adopted at its 34th session (Brasilia, 2010),
3. Takes note of the information proving the progress accomplished in the preparations of the second cycle of the Periodic Reporting exercise in the Asia and the Pacific region;
4. Commends the States Parties of the Asia and the Pacific region which have engaged themselves in the Periodic Reporting exercise for their active involvement and commitment, and especially for submitting all the draft retrospective Statements of ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-11/35.COM/10C,
2. RecallingDecisions 30 COM 11A.1, 30 COM 11A.2, 31 COM 11A.1, 31 COM 11A.2, 32 COM 11D and 34 COM 10B.3 adopted at its 30th (Vilnius, 2006), 31st (Christchurch, 2007), 32nd (Quebec City, 2008) and 34th (Brasilia, 2010) sessions respectively,
3. Takes note of the follow-up activities to the first cycle of Periodic Reporting exercise in the region of Europe and North America and the results of the sub-regional meetings for Nordic, Western and Mediterranean Europe;
4. Thanks the Israeli authorities for having ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Documents WHC-11/35.COM/10C and WHC-11/35.COM/INF.10C,
2. Recalling Decision 34 COM 10A adopted at its 34th session (Brasilia, 2010),
3. Takes note of the progress accomplished in the follow-up of the second cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Arab States;
4. Commends the States Parties of the Arab Region for their commitment and thanks especially all focal points for their effective participation and involvement;
5. Notes with satisfaction the increased concern for natural heritage issues and requests the States Parties to designate a ...
36 COM 10A
Final Report on the results of the Second Cycle of the Periodic Reporting exercise for Asia and the Pacific
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined document WHC-12/36COM/10A;
2. Recalling Decisions 34 COM 10C and 35 COM 10C.1 adopted respectively at its 34th session (Brasilia, 2010) and 35th session (UNESCO, 2011);
3. Expresses its sincere appreciation to the States Parties from Asia and the Pacific for their efforts in preparing and submitting their Periodic Reports and thanks especially all focal points and site managers for their effective participation and commitment;
4. Notes with satisfaction that all the 41 States Parties of Asia and the Pacific fully participated in ...
36 COM 10B
Progress Report on the follow-up of the First Cycle and preparation of the Second Cycle of the Periodic Reporting exercise for Europe and North America
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/10B,
2. Recalling Decisions 30 COM 11A.1, 30 COM 11A.2, 31 COM 11A.1, 31 COM 11A.2, 32 COM 11D, 34 COM 10B.3 and 35 COM 10C.2 adopted at its 30th (Vilnius, 2006), 31st (Christchurch, 2007), 32nd (Quebec City, 2008), 34th (Brasilia, 2010) and 35th (UNESCO, 2011) sessions, respectively,
3. Takes note of the follow-up activities to the first cycle of the Periodic Reporting exercise in the region of Europe and North America and the activities in preparation of the launching of its ...
36 COM 10C
Progress report on the Second Cycle of the Periodic Reporting in Latin America and the Caribbean
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/10C,
2. Recalling decisions 28 COM 16, 7 EXT.COM 5E, 29 COM 5, 30 COM 11E, 32 COM 11D, 34 COM 10B.2 and 35 COM 10B adopted at its 28th (Suzhou, 2004), 7th extraordinary (UNESCO, 2004),29th (Durban, 2005), 30th (Vilnius, 2006), 32nd (Quebec City, 2008), 34th (Brasilia, 2010) and 35th (UNESCO, 2011) sessions, respectively,
3. Acknowledges the information provided on the progress made in the implementation of the second cycle of the Periodic Reporting exercise in the Latin America and the Caribbean Region (LAC) ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Documents WHC-12/36.COM/10D and WHC-12/ 36.COM/INF.10D,
Recalling Decision 35 COM 10A, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the second cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Africa Region;
Takes note that important discussions have been carried out in the African region relating to development activities and resource extraction in and around World Heritage properties in Africa;
Recommends States Parties from other regions to join States Parties in Africa in discussing and reflecting on ...
37 COM 10A
Final Report on the results of the second cycle of the Periodic Reporting Exercise for Latin American and the Caribbean
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined document WHC-13/37.COM/10A,
2. Recalling Decisions 32 COM 11D, 34 COM 10B.2, 35 COM 10B and 36 COM 10C adopted respectively at its 32nd (Quebec City, 2008), 34th (Brasilia, 2010), 35th (UNESCO, 2011) and 36th (Saint Petersburg, 2012) sessions,
3. Expresses its sincere appreciation to the States Parties from Latin America and the Caribbean for their efforts in preparing and submitting their Periodic Reports and thanks especially all focal points and site managers for their effective participation and commitment;
4. Notes ...
37 COM 10B
Progress report on the second cycle of the Periodic Reporting exercise for Europe and North America
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/10B,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 10B adopted at its 36th session (Saint Petersburg, 2012),
3. Recalling furthermore that the second cycle of Periodic Reporting in Europe and North America takes place on a two-year basis (Group A: North America, Western, Nordic and Baltic Europe sub-regions for the first year 2012-2013, and Group B: Mediterranean, Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe for the second year 2013-2014), provided that a report on the Periodic Reporting ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/10C,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 10A , adopted at its 36th session (Saint Petersburg, 2012),
3. Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the second cycle of Periodic Reporting in Asia and the Pacific;
4. Thanks the Government of Indonesia for its contribution to the organization of a sub-regional workshop for the follow-up of the second cycle of Periodic Reporting;
5. Also thanks the World Heritage Institute of Training and Research for the Asia and the Pacific Region (WHITRAP), the UNESCO ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/10C,
2. Recalling Decision 36 COM 10A, adopted at its 36th session (Saint Petersburg, 2012),
3. Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the second cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Africa Region;
4. Thanks the Government of South Africa and the UNESCO Category 2 Centre, the African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) for financing and organizing the 40 th anniversary conference on World Heritage and Sustainable Development; and for contributing to the implementation of integrated capacity-building ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37 COM/10C ,
2. Recalling Decision 35 COM 10C.3 , adopted at its 35th session (Brasilia, 2011) ,
3. Takes note of the progress accomplished in the follow-up of the second cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Arab States;
4. Commends the States Parties of the Arab Region for their commitment and thanks especially all focal points for their effective participation and involvement;
5. Notes with satisfaction the designation of focal points for natural heritage related ...
38 COM 10A.1
Final report on the results of the second cycle of the Periodic Reporting exercise for North America and Progress report for the Europe and North America region
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/10A,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 10B, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Welcomes the preparation of the Periodic Report for North America by the World Heritage Focal Points from North America, illustrating the close cooperation between the two States Parties of Canada and the United States of America;
Takes note of the Periodic Report for North America and the activities undertaken as a follow-up of the First Cycle, including the work undertaken in the framework of the Retrospective Inventory and the ...
38 COM 10A.2
Final report on the results of the second cycle of the Periodic Reporting exercise for North America and Progress report for the Europe and North America region
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/10A,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 10B, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Also recalling that the second cycle of Periodic Reporting in Europe and North America takes place on a two-year basis (Group A: North America, Western, Nordic and Baltic Europe sub-regions for the first year 2012-2013; and Group B: Mediterranean, Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe for the second year 2013-2014),
Takes note of the activities that took place in the framework of the implementation of the second cycle of ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/10B,
Recalling decisions 36 COM 10A and 37 COM 10 C.1, adopted at its 36th session (Saint Petersburg, 2012) and 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013) respectively,
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the second cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Asia and the Pacific region;
Notes with appreciation the contribution of the Government of Australia to the organization of a sub-regional workshop in the Pacific for the follow-up of the second cycle of Periodic Reporting;
Also notes with appreciation the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/10B,
Recalling Decision 36 COM 10A, adopted at its 36th session (Saint Petersburg, 2012), and Decision 37 COM 10C.2 adopted at its 37th session (Phnom-Penh, 2013),
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the second cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Africa Region;
Notes with appreciation the financial contribution of the Governments of Norway, Flanders (Belgium), Spain, South Africa and the Netherlands, as well as UNDP/GEF Small Grants Programme and the MAVA Foundation to activities carried-out in the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined document WHC-14/38.COM/10B,
Recalling Decision 35 COM 10C.3, adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
Takes note of the progress accomplished in the follow-up of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Arab States and encourages them to continue their efforts in the implementation of its recommendations;
Commends the States Parties of the Arab Region for their commitment and thanks all focal points for their effective participation and involvement;
Notes with satisfaction the increased number of focal points designated for ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined document WHC-14/38.COM/10B,
Recalling Decision 37COM 10A adopted at the 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Congratulates the States Parties of Latin America and the Caribbean region for their efforts to continue follow-up actions to the exercise of the second cycle of the Periodic Reporting exercise for Latin America and the Caribbean, and adopts the 2014-2024 regional Action Plan;
Notes with appreciation the support of the Government of Brazil and the National Institute for Historic and Artistic Heritage (IPHAN) in organizing the regional ...
39 COM 10A.1
Final Report on the Results of the Second Cycle of the Periodic Reporting Exercise for the Europe Region and Action Plan
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/10A,
Recalling Decisions 36 COM 10B, 37 COM 10B and 38 COM 10A.2, adopted at its 36th (Saint-Petersburg, 2012), 37th (Phnom Penh, 2013) and 38th (Doha, 2014) sessions respectively,
Expresses its sincere appreciation for the considerable efforts made by all States Parties in Europe in submitting the Periodic Reporting questionnaires and thanks all the Focal Points and Site Managers for their participation and commitment;
Also thanks the authorities of Azerbaijan, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/10A,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 10A.1, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Welcomes the preparation of the Action Plan by the World Heritage Focal Points from North America, illustrating the close cooperation between the two States Parties of Canada and the United States of America, and takes note of the efforts to further strengthen the cooperation with the State Party of Mexico for a number of the proposed actions taking into consideration the shared natural and cultural heritage of the three States ...
39 COM 10B.1
Follow-up of the second cycle of the Periodic Reporting exercise for the other regions and general reflection on Periodic Reporting
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/10B,
Recalling Decisions 36 COM 10A, 37 COM 10C.1 and 38 COM 10B.1 adopted at its 36th session (Saint Petersburg, 2012), 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013) and 38th session (Doha, 2014) respectively;
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the second cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Asia and the Pacific region;
Thanks the governments of Japan, Korea and the Netherlands for their contributions to supporting World Heritage follow-up activities on the second cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Asia and the ...
39 COM 10B.2
Follow-up of the second cycle of the Periodic Reporting exercise for the other regions and general reflection on Periodic Reporting
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/10B,
Recalling Decision 36 COM 10A, Decision 37 COM 10C.2 and Decision 38 COM 10B.2 adopted at its 36th session (Saint Petersburg, 2012), 37th session (Phnom-Penh, 2013) and 38th session (Doha, 2014) respectively;
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the second cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Africa Region, while expressing its concerns regarding the weak implementation rate of the regional Action Plan by African States Parties;
Notes with appreciation the financial contribution of the Governments of ...
39 COM 10B.3
Follow-up of the second cycle of the Periodic Reporting exercise for the other regions and general reflection on Periodic Reporting
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined document WHC-15/39.COM/10B,
Recalling Decision 35 COM 10C.3 adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011),
Acknowledges the progress accomplished in the follow-up of the second cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Arab States and encourages them to continue their efforts in the implementation of recommendations;
Notes with concern the decrease in the number of focal points and strongly encourages States Parties concerned to designate one focal point for cultural heritage and another one for natural heritage;
Further encourages States Parties ...
39 COM 10B.4
Follow-up of the second cycle of the Periodic Reporting exercise for the other regions and general reflection on Periodic Reporting
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined document WHC-15/39.COM/10B,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 10B.4 adopted at the 38th session (Doha, 2014);
Takes note of the progress accomplished in the follow-up activities of the second cycle of the Periodic Reporting for Latin America and the Caribbean and encourages the States Parties of the region to continue their efforts in the implementation of its recommendations;
Notes with appreciation the elaboration of the two sub-regional Action Plans for the Caribbean and for South America;
Further notes with appreciation the support of the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined document WHC-15/39.COM/10B,
Recalling Decisions 34 COM 10A, 35 COM 10A, 36 COM 10A, 37 COM 10A and 38 COM 5F adopted respectively at its 34th (Brasilia, 2010), 35th (UNESCO, 2011), 36th (Saint Petersburg, 2012), 37th (Phnom Penh, 2013) and 38th (Doha, 2014) sessions,
Congratulates the States Parties to the World Heritage Convention for having actively participated and completed the Second Cycle of the Periodic Reporting Exercise and takes note of their efforts to ensure relevant follow-up at the regional, national and site levels;
Notes ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/16/40.COM/10A,
Recalling Decision 39 COM 10B.5, adopted at its 39th session (Bonn, 2015),
Also recalling that the third cycle of Periodic Reporting was suspended at its 39th session (Bonn, 2015) with the launch of a two-year Periodic Reporting Reflection Period, 2015-2017;
Commends the World Heritage Centre for the work undertaken, in particular with regards to the organization of the Global Periodic Reporting Reflection Survey;
Notes with appreciation the participation of the States Parties to the World Heritage Convention ...
40 COM 10B.1
Follow-up to the Second Cycle of the Periodic Reporting Exercise for Asia and Pacific region
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/16/40.COM/10B,
Recalling Decisions 37 COM 10C.1, 38 COM 10B.1 and 39 COM 10B.1 adopted at its 37th (Phnom Penh, 2013), 38th (Doha, 2014) and 39th (Bonn, 2015) sessions respectively,
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Asia and the Pacific region;
Thanks the governments of Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia and the Netherlands for their contributions towards supporting follow-up activities to the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the region of Asia and the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/16/40.COM/10B,
Recalling Decisions 36 COM 10A, 37 COM 10C.2, 38 COM 10B.2 and 39 COM 10B.2 adopted at its 36th (Saint Petersburg, 2012), 37th (Phnom-Penh, 2013), 38th (Doha, 2014) and 39th (Bonn, 2015) sessions respectively,
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the second cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Africa Region, while expressing its concerns regarding the relatively weak implementation rate of the Regional Action Plan by African States Parties;
Notes with appreciation the financial contribution of the ...
40 COM 10B.3
Follow-up to the Second Cycle of the Periodic Reporting Exercise for Arab States region
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/16/40.COM/10B,
Recalling Decisions 35 COM 10C.3, 37 COM 10C.3, 38 COM 10B.3 and 39 COM 10B.3 adopted at its 35th session (UNESCO, 2011), 37th (Phnom Penh, 2013), 38th (Doha, 2014) and 39th (Bonn, 2015) sessions respectively,
Acknowledges the progress accomplished in the follow-up of the second cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Arab States and encourages them to continue their efforts in the implementation of recommendations;
Notes with concern that the safeguarding of cultural heritage in countries of the region which are ...
40 COM 10B.4
Follow-up to the Second Cycle of the Periodic Reporting Exercise for the Latin America and the Caribbean region
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/16/40.COM/10B,
Recalling Decisions 37 COM 10A, 38 COM 10B.4 as well as 39 COM 10B.4, adopted at its 37th (Phnom Penh, 2013), 38th (Doha, 2014) and 39th (Bonn, 2015) sessions respectively,
Takes note of the progress accomplished in the follow-up activities of the second cycle of the Periodic Reporting for Latin America and the Caribbean regarding the Retrospective Inventory process and encourages the States Parties of the region to continue their efforts in the implementation of its recommendations;
Reminds States Parties ...
40 COM 10B.5
Follow-up to the Second Cycle of the Periodic Reporting Exercise for the Europe and North America region
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/16/40.COM/10B,
Recalling Decisions 36 COM 10B, 37 COM 10B, 38 COM 10A.2, 39 COM 10A.1 and 39 COM 10B.5 adopted at its 36th (Saint Petersburg, 2012), 37th (Phnom Penh, 2013), 38th (Doha, 2014) and 39th (Bonn, 2015) sessions respectively,
Welcomes progress made by the World Heritage Centre and the States Parties in the follow-up of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in Europe and North America, and notes with satisfaction the activities and initiatives that have been undertaken by States Parties in the implementation of the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/17/41.COM/10A,
Recalling Decisions 38 COM 5F.2, 39 COM 10B.5, and 40 COM 10A, adopted at its 38th (Doha, 2014), 39th (Bonn, 2015) and 40th (Istanbul/UNESCO, 2016) sessions respectively,
Notes with appreciation the successful implementation of the Reflection Period by the Secretariat, in consultation with the Advisory Bodies, and the use of innovative and cost-effective working methods;
Commends the Periodic Reporting Reflection Expert Group for the extensive and in-depth work carried out;
Thanks all States Parties who ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/17/41.COM/10B,
Recalling Decision 40 COM 10B.1 adopted at its 40th session (Istanbul/UNESCO, 2016),
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the region of Asia and the Pacific;
Thanks the governments of Japan, the Netherlands and the Republic of Korea for their contributions towards supporting follow-up activities to the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the region of Asia and the Pacific;
Takes note of the progress made on the Silk Roads nomination process, initiated by ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/17/41.COM/10B,
Recalling Decision 40 COM 10B.2 adopted at its 40th session (Istanbul/UNESCO, 2016),
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Africa region;
Thanks the governments of the China, Flanders (Belgium), the Netherlands and Hungary, the European Union and the African World Heritage Fund for their contributions towards supporting follow-up activities to the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in Africa;
Commends the States Parties of the Africa Region who have been ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/17/41.COM/10B,
Recalling Decision 40 COM 10B.3 adopted at its 40th session (Istanbul/UNESCO, 2016),
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting for the Arab States;
Thanks the Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage (ARC-WH), based in Bahrain, for its contribution towards supporting follow-up activities to the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Arab States, especially for the countries which are affected by armed conflicts;
Invites the Arab States to increase their ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/17/41.COM/10B,
Recalling Decision 40 COM 10B.4, adopted at its 40th session (Istanbul/UNESCO, 2016),
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting for Latin America and the Caribbean;
Notes with appreciation the contribution of the Centre Lucio Costa for Capacity-Building on Heritage Management (C2C-LCC), Category 2 Centre under the auspices of UNESCO, to the development and implementation of a Capacity-Building Strategy as a follow-up to the Action Plan for World Heritage in South ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/17/41.COM/10B,
Recalling Decision 40 COM 10B.5 adopted at its 40th session (Istanbul/UNESCO 2016),
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting for Europe;
Commends the States Parties of Europe who participated in the Helsinki Action Plan Monitoring Survey, the first of its kind, which will allow for a regular self-assessment and tracking of progress by the States Parties of Europe towards the achievement of the regional targets set out in the Action Plan;
Takes note of the responses ...
42 COM 5A
Report of the World Heritage Centre on its activities and the implementation of the World Heritage Committee’s decisions
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/18/42.COM/5A,
Recalling Decision 41 COM 5A adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017) and Decision 40 COM 5D adopted at its 40th session (Istanbul/UNESCO, 2016),General:
Takes note with appreciation of the activities undertaken by the World Heritage Centre over the past year in pursuit of the Expected Result to ensure that “tangible heritage is identified, protected, monitored and sustainably managed by Member States, in particular through the effective implementation of the 1972 Convention”, and the five strategic objectives ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/18/42.COM/10A,
Takes note with appreciation of the World Heritage Centre’s efforts to implement the Decision 41 COM 10A, and in particular of the set of training and guidance materials which have been developed to ensure a holistic approach to the Periodic Reporting Exercise in the Third Cycle and to facilitate a State-Party driven exercise;
Requests that the World Heritage Centre make these resources available to a broad range of World Heritage stakeholders and ensure that they are widely disseminated to foster effective ...
43 COM 10A.1
Progress report on the follow-up to the second cycle of the Periodic Reporting (Asia and the Pacific)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/10A,
Recalling Decision 40 COM 10B.1 adopted at its 40th session (Istanbul/UNESCO, 2016),
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the region of Asia and the Pacific;
Thanks the Governments of Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, the Republic of Korea and the United States of America for their contributions towards supporting follow-up activities to the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the region of Asia and the Pacific;
Takes note of the progress made on the Silk ...
43 COM 10A.2
Progress report on the follow-up to the second cycle of the Periodic Reporting (Africa)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/10A,
Recalling Decision 41 COM 10B.2 adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017),
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Africa region;
Thanks the Governments of China, Flanders (Belgium), the Netherlands, Hungary, Norway, the European Union and the African World Heritage Fund for their contributions towards supporting follow-up activities to the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in Africa;
Commends the States Parties of the Africa Region who have been actively ...
43 COM 10A.3
Progress report on the follow-up to the second cycle of the Periodic Reporting (Arab States)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/10A,
Recalling Decision 41 COM 10B.3 adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017);
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting for the Arab States;
Thanks the Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage (ARC-WH), based in Bahrain, for its contribution towards supporting follow-up activities to the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Arab States;
Invites the Arab States to increase their cooperation with the World Heritage Centre in order to reinforce the capacities of the ...
43 COM 10A.4
Progress report on the follow-up to the second cycle of the Periodic Reporting (Latin America and the Caribbean )
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/10A,
Recalling Decision 41 COM 10B.4, adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017),
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting for Latin America and the Caribbean;
Expresses its appreciation to the States Parties of the region for their contribution to the monitoring undertaken by the World Heritage Centre in 2018 regarding the implementation of the Regional Action Plan for World Heritage in Latin America and the Caribbean (PARALC), 2014-2024, and encourages them to continue ...
43 COM 10A.5
Progress report on the follow-up to the second cycle of the Periodic Reporting (Europe and North America)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/10A,
Recalling Decision 41 COM 10B.5, adopted at its 41st session (Krakow 2017),
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting for Europe;
Reiterating that the follow-up of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting has considerable resource and work load implications, encourages States Parties to financially support the implementation of the regional Action Plans through support to the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies with a view to enabling further reflections in ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/19/43.COM/10B,
Recalling Decision 41 COM 10A and Decision 42 COM 10A adopted respectively at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017) and its 42nd session (Manama, 2018);
Notes with appreciation the successful commencement of the Third Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Arab States region and the preparation for the start of the exercise in the Africa region;
Welcomes the update of the training and guidance tools developed by the Secretariat to facilitate a State Party-driven approach as well as the development of new communication ...
44 COM 10A
Report on the results of the Third Cycle of the Periodic Reporting exercise in the Arab States
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined document WHC/21/44COM/10A,
Recalling Decisions 41 COM 10A, 42 COM 10A and 43 COM 10B adopted at its 41st (Krakow, 2017), 42nd (Manama, 2018), and 43rd (Baku, 2019) sessions respectively,
Commends the efforts of States Parties in the Arab States region in the completion and submission of Section I, and the very high level of completion and submission of Section II of the Periodic Reporting questionnaire;
Expresses its sincere appreciation to the authorities of Bahrain and Egypt for hosting training workshops, in collaboration with the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined document WHC/21/44COM/10B,
Recalling Decisions 41 COM 10A and 43 COM 10B adopted at its 41st (Krakow, 2017) and 43rd (Baku, 2019) sessions respectively;
Notes with satisfaction that all States Parties of the Africa region participated in the completion and submission of Section I (State Party level) and Section II (World Heritage property level) of the Periodic Reporting questionnaire;
Commends the authorities of South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire and Kenya for hosting sub-regional workshops for the Third Cycle of Periodic Reporting ...
Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi Cabo Verde Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Comoros Congo Côte d'Ivoire Democratic Republic of the Congo Djibouti Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Eswatini Ethiopia Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Kenya Lesotho Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mauritius Mozambique Namibia Niger Nigeria Rwanda Sao Tome and Principe Senegal Seychelles Sierra Leone Somalia South Africa South Sudan Togo Uganda United Republic of Tanzania Zambia Zimbabwe
44 COM 10C.1
Progress report on the implementation of the Action Plans for the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in all regions (Asia and the Pacific)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/10C,
Recalling Decision 43 COM 10A.1 adopted at its 43rd session (Baku, 2019),
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the region of Asia and the Pacific;
Thanks the Governments of China, Japan, the Netherlands and the Republic of Korea as well as the European Union for their contributions towards supporting follow-up activities to the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the region of Asia and the Pacific;
Takes note of the progress made on the Silk Roads ...
44 COM 10C.2
Progress report on the implementation of the Action Plans for the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in all regions (Africa)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/10C,
Recalling Decision 43 COM 10A.2, adopted at its 43rd session (Baku, 2019);
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Africa region;
Thanks the Governments of China, Norway, Flanders (Belgium), France, the Netherlands, Hungary, Japan, Italy and Oman, the European Union and the European Commission and the African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) for their contributions towards supporting follow-up activities to the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in Africa;
Notes ...
44 COM 10C.3
Progress report on the implementation of the Action Plans for the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in all regions (Arab States)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/10C,
Recalling Decision 43 COM 10A.3 adopted at its 43rd session (Baku, 2019);
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting for the Arab States;
Thanks the Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage for its contribution towards supporting follow-up activities to the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Arab States;
Invites the Arab States to increase their cooperation with the World Heritage Centre in order to reinforce the capacities of the national heritage ...
44 COM 10C.4
Progress report on the implementation of the Action Plans for the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in all regions (Latin America and the Caribbean)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/10C,
Recalling Decision 43 COM 10A.4, adopted at its 43rd session (Baku, 2019),
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting for Latin America and the Caribbean;
Expresses its appreciation to the States Parties of the region for their contribution to the monitoring undertaken by the World Heritage Centre in 2018 regarding the implementation of the Regional Action Plan for World Heritage in Latin America and the Caribbean (PARALC) 2014-2024, and encourages them to continue ...
44 COM 10C.5
Progress report on the implementation of the Action Plans for the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in all regions (Europe and North America)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/10C;
Recalling Decision 43 COM 10A.5, adopted at its 43rd session (Baku, 2019);
Notes that some further progress has been made in the follow-up of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting for Europe and North America;
Welcomes the progress made in finalizing Retrospective Statements of Outstanding Universal Value in Europe, nevertheless, reminds the States Parties of the Europe region which have not already done so to submit their Retrospective Statements of Outstanding Universal Value by 1 February 2022 at the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/10D,
Recalling Decisions 41 COM 10A, 42 COM 10A, 43 COM 10A.1 and 43 COM 10B adopted at its 41st (Krakow, 2017), 42nd (Manama, 2018) and 43rd (Baku, 2019) sessions respectively,
Welcomes the update and development of training tools, including the Periodic Reporting online platform as well as guidance, by the Secretariat to facilitate and improve the exercise at a local and regional levels and commends the Secretariat for the development of the Periodic Reporting online tools;
Notes with appreciation the successful ...
45 COM 10A
Report on the results of the Third Cycle of the Periodic Reporting exercise in Asia-Pacific
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined document WHC/23/45.COM/10A,
Recalling Decisions 41 COM 10A, 43 COM 10B and 44 COM 10D adopted at its 41st (Krakow, 2017), 43rd (Baku, 2019) and extended 44th (Fuzhou/online, 2021) sessions respectively;
Notes with satisfaction that the overwhelming majority of States Parties in the Asia and the Pacific region participated in the completion and submission of Section I (State Party level) and Section II (World Heritage property level) of the Periodic Reporting questionnaire;
Acknowledges that the region of Asia and the Pacific was the ...
45 COM 10B
Report on the results of the Third Cycle of the Periodic Reporting exercise in Latin America and the Caribbean
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined document WHC/23/45.COM/10B,
Recalling Decisions 41 COM 10A, 42 COM 10A, 43 COM 10B and 44 COM 10D adopted at its 41st (Krakow, 2017), 42nd (Manama, 2018), 43rd (Baku, 2019) and extended 44th (Fuzhou/Online, 2021) sessions respectively,
Commends the efforts of States Parties in the Latin America and the Caribbean region in the completion and submission of Section I, and the very high level of completion and submission of Section II of the Periodic Reporting questionnaire;
Thanks the Regional World Heritage Institute in Zacatecas ...
45 COM 10C.1
Follow-up on the implementation of the Action Plans for the Third Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Africa region
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/23/45.COM/10C,
Recalling Decision 44 COM 10B adopted at its extended 44th session (Fuzhou/Online, 2021),
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the implementation of the Third Cycle of Periodic Reporting Action Plan in the Africa region (2021-2027);
Expresses its appreciation to the African World Heritage Fund for its follow-up on the implementation of the Action Plan for Africa (2021-2027);
Notes with appreciation the financial contribution of the Governments of China, France, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, ...
45 COM 10C.2
Follow-up on the implementation of the Action Plans for the Third Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Arab States region
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/23/45.COM/10C,
Recalling Decision 44 COM 10A adopted at its extended 44th session (Fuzhou/Online, 2021),
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up on the implementation of the Third Cycle Regional Action Plan for the Arab States (2021-2027);
Expresses its appreciation to the Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage (ARC-WH) for its follow-up on the implementation of the Action Plan for the Arab States (2021-2027);
Invites the States Parties to support the implementation of the Action Plan for the Arab States (2021-2027), ...
45 COM 10D.1
Progress report on the implementation of the Action Plans for the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the other regions (Asia and the Pacific)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/23/45.COM/10D,
Recalling Decision 43 COM 10A.1 and 44 COM 10C.3 adopted at its 43rd (Baku, 2019) and extended 44th (Fuzhou/online 2021) session respectively,
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the region of Asia and the Pacific;
Thanks the Governments of China, Japan, the Netherlands and the Republic of Korea as well as the European Union for their contributions towards supporting follow-up activities to the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the region of Asia and the ...
45 COM 10D.2
Progress report on the implementation of the Action Plans for the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the other regions (Latin America and the Caribbean)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/23/45.COM/10D,
Recalling Decision 44 COM 10C.4 adopted at its extended 44th session (Fuzhou/online, 2021),
Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting for Latin America and the Caribbean,
Thanks the Governments of Flanders (Belgium), Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, the Republic of Korea, Norway as well as the World Bank and European Union for their contributions towards supporting follow-up activities to the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the region of Latin America and ...
45 COM 10D.3
Progress report on the implementation of the Action Plans for the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the other regions (Europe and North America)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/23/45.COM/10D,
Recalling Decisions 43 COM 10A.5 and 44 COM 10C.5 adopted at its 43rd (Baku, 2019) and extended 44th (Fuzhou/online, 2021) sessions respectively,
Notes that further progress has been made in the follow-up of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting for Europe and North America, and encourages the States Parties of the region to continue their efforts to address the priority actions identified during the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting, while keeping informed the World Heritage Centre on significant advances ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/23/45.COM/10E,
Recalling Decisions 41 COM 10A, 41 COM 11, 42 COM 10A, 43 COM 10A.1, 43 COM 10B, 43 COM 11A and 44 COM 10D adopted at its 41st (Krakow, 2017), 42nd (Manama, 2018), 43rd (Baku, 2019) and extended 44th (Fuzhou/Online, 2021) sessions respectively, as well as the provisions of Paragraph 204 of the Operational Guidelines,
Notes with appreciation the successful start of the Third Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the Europe and North America region and commends the preparations undertaken by the Secretariat prior to the ...