8194 Decisions
146 Resolutions
By Year
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.59 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Congratulates the State Party of Indonesia for its efforts in addressing the recommendations of the joint 2003 UNESCO/ICOMOS mission and for the work undertaken to maintain the World Heritage value of the property despite the difficult socio-economic situation faced by the local community;4. Notes, however, that the report submitted by the State Party did not address most of the specific concerns raised by the World Heritage ...
Sites: Borobudur Temple Compounds
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev and the Draft Decision 29 COM 7B.54.Rev,29 COM 7B.54.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.63 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Having taken note of the fact no final decision has yet been taken by the Esfahan Justice Department concerning the reduction of the height of the Jahan-Nama multifunctional complex,4. Having taken note, furthermore, of the intention expressed by the State Party of the Islamic Republic of Iran to comply with the past recommendations of the World Heritage Committee in this ...
Sites: Meidan Emam, Esfahan
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.66, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Reiterating its serious concern about the lack of significant progress in addressing the recommendations of the joint World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS Mission of 2004 to reverse the negative impact of the new Maya Devi Temple on the integrity and authenticity of the property,4. Requests the World Heritage Centre and ICOMOS to carry out a new joint mission to the property to define, in close consultation with the responsible ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Expressing its deepest sympathies to the authorities of Sri Lanka and the victims of the tsunami of 26 December 2004,3. Highly commends the State Party of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka ICOMOS Committee for the commitment shown towards the preservation of its cultural heritage at a time of national crisis;4. Encourages the international community to contribute to the rehabilitation of the World Heritage property of the Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications and of the cultural heritage of the country in ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Expressing its deep concern about the on-going large-scale restoration and urban landscaping programme at the Shakhi-Zindah ensemble, which appear to be severely affecting the integrity and authenticity of the World Heritage property;
3. Requests the State Party of Uzbekistan immediately to stop the on-going works at Shaki-Zindah;
4. Also requests the State Party to provide to the World Heritage Centre a complete documentation on the works being planned, in accordance to the provisions of the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.61 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Having taken note of the socio-economic reasons that justified the upgrading of the road infrastructure around the Citadel of Hué,
4. Congratulates the State Party of Vietnam for its efforts to mitigate the negative impact of these roads on the heritage values of the property and to deal with the serious issue of the illegal constructions encroaching upon the property;
5. Notes, on the other hand, the intention ...
Sites: Complex of Hué Monuments
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.58 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Commends the State Party of India for the steps it has taken in response to the Committee's requests;
4. Encourages the State Party, in consultation with the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies, to continue its efforts towards the establishment of an integrated Management plan for World Heritage properties of the Agra district, with the full and direct involvement of all stakeholders, in view of a possible ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.60 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Recognizing the importance of the territorial dimension of heritage conservation and heritage-based development, as developed in the Scheme for Coherent Territorial Development (SCOT), notably to mitigate the development pressure on the World Heritage property,4. Reiterating, however, its concern over the capacity of the national and local authorities to continue enforcement measures for heritage protection in a sustainable ...
Sites: Town of Luang Prabang
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.67 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Congratulates the State Party of Turkmenistan on the efforts made in terms of reinforcement of the legal protection, elaboration of a management plan and coordination of activities undertaken by different international teams;
4. Encourages the State Party to consider applying for International Assistance under the World Heritage Fund for the organization of training activities;
5. Requests the State Party to regularly ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.68 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Congratulates the State Party of Uzbekistan for the advances made in the management and protection of the property;4. Notes, however, that a real management plan for the property would still need to be prepared, based on the principles set out in the Operational Guidelines;5. Requests the State Party, with assistance from the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies, to develop a comprehensive Management Plan specifically ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.82 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Noting with concern the results of the joint UNESCO/ICOMOS mission and the trend towards ongoing alterations to historic buildings and new constructions,4. Requests the State Party of Austria to reconsider a number of building projects in the core and the buffer-zone of the property as indicated by the joint UNESCO/ICOMOS mission;5. Urges the State Party and the concerned authorities to implement the mission's ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.69, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Urges the State Party of Georgia to define core and buffer zones of the property;
4. Expresses its serious concern over the state of conservation of this property and urges the State Party to take urgent and appropriate measures;
5. Encourages the State Party to implement the Master Plan developed by UNESCO and UNDP in 2003;
6. Recalls the importance of cooperation between the State Party and stakeholders for the ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined the Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.73, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Takes note of the results of the joint UNESCO/ICOMOS mission in September 2004;4. Requests the State Party of Italy to further clarify and define the core and buffer zones of the property;5. Encourages the State Party to complete the management plan to be submitted to the World Heritage Centre;6. Further encourages the State Party to follow up on the recommendations of the mission, in consultation with the World Heritage ...
Sites: Rock Drawings in Valcamonica
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.91, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Thanks the State Party of Italy for the submission of a detailed technical report;4. Acknowledges the efforts by the State Party to amend the initial Highway construction project;5. Takes note of the results of the joint UNESCO/ICOMOS mission to the property;6. Requests the State Party to ensure that the management and conservation plan of the area is being finalized by early 2006;7. Further requests the State Party to take ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined the Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev and the Draft Decision 29 COM 7B.67.Rev,29 COM 7B.67.Rev, 2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.75, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Warmly commends both States Parties of Lithuania and the Russian Federation for establishing an agreement by the deadline of 1 February 2005 to perform a joint post-project Environmental Impact Assessment for the D-6 oil platform and pipeline, together with other activities related to bilateral cooperation for safeguarding the property, and therefore avoiding the ...
Sites: Curonian Spit
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined the Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.93, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Notes with solemnity that the year 2005 is the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau;4. Welcomes the establishment of the Steering Committee and the Planning Team for the preparation of the management plan; but nevertheless5. Strongly encourages the State Party of Poland to continue its efforts in the preparation of the management plan for the deadline of January 2006, and to ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.97, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Thanks the State Party of Spain for having submitted an updated report on the state of conservation of the property;
4. Regrets that the municipality allowed the construction of a building whose height and volume alter the historic architectural values of the square;
5. Recalls the importance of fully respecting paragraph 173 c) of the Operational Guidelines;
6. Also regrets that the concerned authorities did not ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.80 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Noting with appreciation the conservation efforts made by the national authorities and the Greater Istanbul municipality and the district municipalities, as presented in the report submitted by the State Party of Turkey, notably in approving the conservation plan for the Historic Peninsula, initiation of the seismic master plan and the financial allocation for heritage conservation of Istanbul, as well as the progress in the ...
Sites: Historic Areas of Istanbul
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.36 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Thanks the State Party of Andorra for having submitted a comprehensive update as requested;4. Notes that the legal protection has been addressed through a decree which ensures the protection of both natural and cultural values of the Valley, and that the decree is to be adopted in June 2005;5. Requests the State Party to inform the World Heritage Centre about the implementation of the management plan and on the adoption of the ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.81 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),3. Thanks the State Party of Austria for having submitted the updated report and details of the preparation of a management plan for the World Heritage property;4. Notes with appreciation that a consultation process between the State Party and ICOMOS has been started for the train station project, and encourages the State Party to further cooperate in the case of other urban development projects,5. Notes with concern, however, ...