The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7B,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 8B.24, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Notes the considerable steps taken by the State Party to respond to the recommendations of the Committee;
Welcomes the strengthened structures to promote sustainable development of the rice terraces and in particular, efforts to add value to local agricultural produce, and foster traditional local practices;
Commends the State Party for organizing an International Workshop on rice terrace landscapes and takes note of the Honghe ...
39 COM 7B.62
Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) (C 1278rev)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7B.Add,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 8B.30, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Acknowledges the steps taken by the State Party to respond to the recommendations, notably the holding of a training workshop on tourism management in cooperation with UNESCO Beijing;
Encourages the State Party to proceed with the development, adoption and implementation of the tourism management plan and interpretation plans, in close cooperation with UNESCO Beijing, the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies;
Requests ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7B,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 8B.25, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Commends the efforts made by the State Party in responding to all the recommendation made by the Committee, notably:
Revising and including the concept of buffer zone management for World Heritage properties, as well as potential future sites in Fiji within the Fiji Heritage Bill,
Progressing with the medium term plan for conservation and cooperating with Heritage New Zealand (New Zealand Agency for International Development) ...
Sites: Levuka Historical Port Town
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7B,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7B.61, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Notes the efforts undertaken to remove the remains of the collapsed bridge and welcomes the impact assessment study for the new location of the bridge;
Also welcomes the development of the Integrated Management Plan (IMP) for Hampi World Heritage Site - Action Plans for Priority Implementation and urges the State Party to finalize all Sectoral Plans as well as an overall prioritization and synthesis and adopt as soon as possible ...
Sites: Group of Monuments at Hampi
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7B,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 8B.31, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Expresses its concern that notwithstanding the commitments made at the time of inscription, little progress appears to have been made with major project on infrastructure works at Jaisalmer Fort to prevent seepage of water into the Fort mound, or with conservation of buildings within the Fort;
Notes with concern that:
Illegal building within the Jaisalmer Fort is rampant and could adversely impact on authenticity and integrity ...
Sites: Hill Forts of Rajasthan
39 COM 7B.66
Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana Philosophy (Indonesia) (C 1194rev)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7B.Add,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7B.14, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Commends the State Party for having invited an Advisory mission to share concerns and issues raised by the Committee; and notes that the commitments made at the time of inscription for effective management to protect the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of the property still remain high;
Notes with concern that the pressure for land conversion remains significant, creating a considerable vulnerability that is challenging the ability ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7B,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7B.62, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Commends the efforts made by the State Party to implement the previous Committee decisions, in particular the completed works on the reduction of the upper floor on the Jahan Nama building;
Notes the results of the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) on the Metro Line 2 and request the State Party to implement the detailed mitigation measures recommended by the HIA;
Welcomes the State Party’s commitment to put in place a continuous ...
Sites: Meidan Emam, Esfahan
39 COM 7B.68
Vat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape (Lao People’s Democratic Republic) (C 481)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7B.Add,
Recalling Decision 38 COM 7B.17, adopted at its 38th session (Doha, 2014),
Takes note of the findings and recommendations of the joint World Heritage/ICOMOS/ICCROM Reactive Monitoring mission to the property;
Urges the State Party to formulate and implement an effective and efficient road system before the unmade section of Route 14A is completed and opened to traffic, and requests the State Party to:
Limit the use of 14A to light vehicles, residents and visitors only; with Route 14B being used as the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7B.Add,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7B.65, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Expresses its profound sympathy and deepest condolences to the State Party of Nepal for the tragic loss of life and damage caused to the property, following the devastating earthquake of 25 April 2015;
Takes note of the information provided by the State Party, the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies concerning the actions undertaken in response to the devastating earthquake and acknowledges the efforts made by the ...
Sites: Kathmandu Valley
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7B.Add,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 8B.30, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Expresses its concern over the slow progress of works in view of the significant threats to the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of the property, which have yet to be fully addressed;
Urges the State Party to speed up the completion of the Master Plan, which has listed all the issues raised by the Committee at its previous sessions, as a matter of priority;
Requests the State Party to invite a joint World Heritage ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7B;
Recalling Decision 36 COM 8E, adopted at its 36th session (Saint-Petersburg, 2012), adopting the retrospective Statement of Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) for the property;
Acknowledges the information provided by the State Party and the steps taken in response to the concerns about the quality of the post-flood restoration work undertaken in 2012 and to the ICOMOS Advisory mission; as well as the project to study and establish flood modelling, in order to propose flood risk mitigation measures for the ...
Sites: Historic City of Ayutthaya
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7B,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7B.68, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Expresses its concern with the slow progress in implementing the recommendations of the 2010 Reactive Monitoring mission, in particular the lack of progress with the completion of the Management Plan, including an adequate governance system;
Notes with concern the slow progress made with the completion of the Management Plan and the lack of coordinated conservation plan and adequate guidance for the conservation and restoration ...
Sites: Historic Centre of Bukhara
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7B,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7B.69, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Notes the progress made with the implementation of the Management Plan and efforts of the State Party to strengthen the protection of the property;
Takes note that no further information was provided regarding the development of the Draft Traffic Scheme, which is a crucial planning tool for Samarkand, and recommends further dialogue between the State Party, the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies as this is ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7B,
Recalling Decision 31 COM 7B.87, adopted at its 31st session (Christchurch, 2007),
Notes the information provided by the State Party on the works envisaged within the “Programme for complex measures for development and reconstruction of Shakhrisyabz City”;
Expresses its concern about the overall impact of the projects on the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of the property and the extent of urban transformation which could undermine the integrity and authenticity of Shakhrisyabz and requests the State Party to ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7B,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7B.70, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Welcomes the efforts undertaken by the State Party to respond to the recommendations of the Committee and those of the ICOMOS Reactive Monitoring mission (2012), and encourages the State Party to proceed with the timely adoption and implementation of the new draft Law on Cultural Heritage as well as the new Regulation on the protection, conservation and management of the historic centre of Gjirokastra and its buffer zone;
Notes the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7B,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7B.72, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Notes that amendments have been made to the proposed new development at Residential Area Dr.Franz-Rehrl Platz (Residential Buildings City Life Rehrlplatz) and requests the State Party to submit copies of the final plans to the World Heritage Centre for review;
Also notes that the recommendations of the World Heritage Committee in relation to the new development at Schwarzstrasse 45 / Ernest-Thunstr. 2 have not been implemented and ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7B,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7B.74, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Notes with satisfaction the relative stability, over several years, of the state of conservation of the property, due to the implementation of recommendations of early scientific studies and the very rigorous limitation of access;
Congratulates the State Party for the high quality of the scientific research programme developed under the auspices of the Scientific Council, which will enable, in the future, the anticipation of risks ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7B,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7B.75, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Regrets that it has not proved possible to include within the Master Plan, as requested, an appraisal of appropriate options for a Rhine crossing; urges the State Party to explore other ways to carry out such an appraisal so that there can be a clear policy way forward beyond the end of 2016; and requests the State Party to submit such an appraisal to the World Heritage Centre for review by the Advisory Bodies;
Welcomes the sight ...
Sites: Upper Middle Rhine Valley
39 COM 7B.79
Budapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue (Hungary) (C 400bis)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7B,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7B.76, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Welcomes the efforts made by the State Party to improve the protection of all components of the property and its buffer zone and encourages it to sustain these efforts and secure the necessary resources to ensure that no demolition, inappropriate development or deterioration of historic buildings which could constitute a threat to the property, occur in the property and its buffer zone;
Requests the State Party to finalize, as soon ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC-15/39.COM/7B,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7B.77, adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013),
Takes note of the steps taken by the State Party in the implementation of its previous decisions by improving the conservation and management of the property;
Endorses the recommendations of the joint World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS Reactive Monitoring mission to the property in November 2014 and requests the State Party to give highest priority to the implementation of its recommendations, notably to:
Seek the extension of the ...