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Decision 27 COM 7B.29
Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area (China)

The World Heritage Committee[18],

1. Takes note of the findings and recommendations of the ICOMOS monitoring mission to the World Heritage property of Mount Emei and the Leshan Giant Buddha;

2. Expresses its appreciation to the Chinese authorities for facilitating the ICOMOS mission and for providing further information regarding the tourism development projects in the buffer zone of the property; 

3. Requests the State Party to:

(a) strengthen the management mechanisms and the effective implementation of existing legal provisions for the protection of the property, including the enhancement of co-operation with local stakeholders in its management and conservation,

(b) provide the World Heritage Centre with a progress report by 1 February 2004;

4. Requests the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies (ICOMOS and IUCN) to review the information provided by the State Party and co-operate with the authorities to find ways and means to enhance the state of conservation of the property.

 

[18]  Decision adopted without discussion.