Komodo National Park
Factors affecting the property in 1995*
- Management systems/ management plan
International Assistance: requests for the property until 1995
Total amount approved : 119,500 USD
| 1995 | Purchase of a boat and of an additional GPS system for ... (Approved) | 30,000 USD |
| 1994 | Further strengthening the Komodo National Park's ... (Approved) | 40,000 USD |
| 1993 | Equipment purchase and staff training for Komodo ... (Approved) | 49,500 USD |
Missions to the property until 1995**
July 1995: evaluation mission on the state of conservation (mission cancelled)
Conservation issues presented to the World Heritage Committee in 1995
A mission to consider the state of conservation of Komodo National Park took place in July 1995 under the leadership of Prof. Soedomo, Chair of the Indonesian World Heritage Committee. He was accompanied by Ms. Suryati (World Heritage Committee Indonesia), Mr. Mulyana (Directorate General for Forest Protection and Natural Conservation, PHPA), Ms. Hartati (Directorate General for Forest Protection and Natural Conservation, PHPA), Mr. Putu Ngurah (Komodo Police chief). and Ms. Klein (UNESCO Jakarta). The party left for Komodo Island on a small boat provided under international assistance from the World Heritage Fund. Due to bad weather conditions and a rough sea, the boat capsized. The accident was fatal for four persons. Despite rescue operations only one body was recovered a few days later. The boat "Wardunia" was located, but is beyond repair. Further monitoring missions to Komodo and Ujung Kulong National Parks are postponed until 1996.
It may be of interest to the Bureau to note that with help of the World Heritage Fund, a Geographical Information Project was set up at Komodo National Park and a zonation map of Komodo National Park was prepared.
Summary of the interventions
Decisions adopted by the Committee in 1995
19 EXT.BUR IV.A.1.1
Examination of requests for International Assistance - Natural Heritage - Requests recommended by the Bureau for approval by the Committee - Technical Cooperation
Komodo National Park (Indonesia) (US$ 64,500 requested)
The Bureau reviewed the request for the purchase of a fibreglass catamaran boat and additional accessories for the GIS system for a total of US$ 64,500. However, in the light of the amount of funds already provided for the purchase of boats for the site, the Bureau recommended the Committee to approve the above project for a reduced amount of US$ 30,000, under the condition that the Indonesian authorities find an additional US$ 30,000 from other sources for its purchase. It furthermore suggested that the boat be insured by the Indonesian authorities as a matter of general policy.
Lake Malawi National Park (Malawi) (US$ 30,000 requested)
The Bureau recommended to the Committee to approve US$ 30,000 for a technical assistance project for the site. The project includes a comprehensive biological inventory of the Park, which contributes to the preparation of a new management plan, local awareness programmes and community projects, boat purchase and refurbishment, and an alternative income-generating study for the local population.
19 COM VII.A.2.15/17
SOC: Komodo National Park (Indonesia)
VII.15 Komodo National Park (Indonesia)
The Committee took note that a mission to consider the state of conservation of Komodo National Park took place in July 1995 under the leadership of the Chair of the Indonesian World Heritage Committee, accompanied by representatives of the national authorities and the UNESCO Office in Jakarta. The Committee expressed its concern for the four officials of the Indonesian World Heritage Committee still missing at sea after a tragic accident during the course of a monitoring mission to Komodo. The Committee paid tribute to their dedication to the cause of World Heritage protection and preservation.
19 COM XIII.A.1
Requests for International Assistance: Natural Heritage
A.1.1 Technical cooperation
Komodo National Park (Indonesia) (US$ 64,500 requested)
The Committee reviewed the request for the purchase of a fibreglass catamaran boat and additional accessories for the GIS system for a total of US$ 64,500. However, in the light of the amount of funds already provided for the purchase of boats for the site, the Committee approved this project for a reduced amount of US$ 30,000, under the condition that the Indonesian authorities find an additional US$ 30,000 from other sources for its purchase. It furthermore suggested that the boat be insured by the Indonesian authorities as a matter of general policy.
Lake Malawi National Park (Malawi) (US$ 30,000 requested)
The Committee approved US$ 30,000 for a technical assistance project for the site. The project includes a comprehensive biological inventory of the Park, which contributes to the preparation of a new management plan, local awareness programmes and community projects, boat purchase and refurbishment, and an alternative income-generating study for the local population.
A.1.2 Training
College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka (Tanzania) (US$ 30,000 requested)
The Committee approved an amount of US$ 30,000 for three students to attend the one-year course (1996/97) at the College of African wildlife Management, Mweka, Tanzania, and requested the Centre to contact the Principal of the School to provide a detailed financial breakdown for each of the students.
As no specific action is required, the Committee is recommended to take note of the information provided in the working documents.
Indonesia
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The threats indicated are listed in alphabetical order; their order does not constitute a classification according to the importance of their impact on the property.
Furthermore, they are presented irrespective of the type of threat faced by the property, i.e. with specific and proven imminent danger (“ascertained danger”) or with threats which could have deleterious effects on the property’s Outstanding Universal Value (“potential danger”).
** : All mission reports are not always available electronically.
