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27 COM 1
Opening Session
The World Heritage Committee,1. In conformity with Rule 8 (Observers) of the Rules of Procedure of the Committee,2. Accepts the presence of the following international governmental organizations (IGOs), international ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003 -
27 COM 2
Adoption of the Agenda
The World Heritage Committee,1. Adopts the agenda as proposed in document WHC-03/27.COM/2 Prov.2;2. Noting that the 6th extraordinary session of the World Heritage Committee adopted a decision on item 14A (Nominations to be examined in ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003 -
27 COM 3
Election of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairpersons and Rapporteur
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Recalling the changes in circumstances which have resulted in the 27th session of the World Heritage Committee in 2003 taking place at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, rather than in Suzhou, China,2. Noting ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003 -
27 COM 4
Report of the Rapporteur of the 6th Extraodinary Session of the World Heritage Committee
The World Heritage Committee,1. Notes with appreciation the Report of the Rapporteur on the 6th extraordinary session of the World Heritage Committee in 2003;2. Requests the World Heritage Centre, in order to facilitate the ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003 -
27 COM 5.1
Report of the Secretariat
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Taking note of the Report of the Secretariat as presented in document WHC-03/27.COM/5,2. Recalling the need for the Committee to be kept informed on the implementation of its decisions, 3. Invites the ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003 -
27 COM 5.2
Implementation of the Decisions concerning the protection of the cultural heritage of the Palestinian Territories
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having taken note of the information concerning the threats to the archaeological property of Tell Rumeida, in the Palestinian Territories,2. Requests the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003 -
27 COM 6A
Synthesis Periodic Report for the Asia-Pacific Region
The World Heritage Committee,1. Expresses its sincere appreciation to the Asia-Pacific States Parties, the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies for their collaboration over the past 6 years that led to the successful ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003 -
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 ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003 -
27 COM 7A
State of Conservation of properties inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003 -
27 COM 7A.1
Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park (Central African Republic)
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Reiterates its serious concern for the state of conservation of this property and the need for increased international support and co-operation, including that between the Central African Republic, Chad ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park
Country: Central African Republic -
27 COM 7A.2
Properties of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The World Heritage Committee,1. Expresses its serious concerns about the continuing threats of poaching in all properties and encroachments and cattle farming in Virunga; 2. Commends international conservation NGOs, the UNESCO/DRC/UNF ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Garamba National Park Kahuzi-Biega National Park Okapi Wildlife Reserve Salonga National Park Virunga National Park
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo -
27 COM 7A.3
Simien National Park (Ethiopia)
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Commends the State Party on actions undertaken during the past year to improve the conservation of the Simien National Park World Heritage property; 2. Recommends that the State Party continue ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Simien National Park
Country: Ethiopia -
27 COM 7A.4
Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve (Guinea/Côte d'Ivoire)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Expresses concern that the political turmoil in Côte d'Ivoire has led to the suspension of operations of the Mount Nimba ecosystem conservation project in Côte d'Ivoire and has compelled some of ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve
Country: Côte d'Ivoire Guinea -
27 COM 7A.5
Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves (Niger)
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Expresses its serious concerns regarding the lack of clarity on the information received on the vehicles provided with financial assistance from the World Heritage Fund and reported stolen, and ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves
Country: Niger -
27 COM 7A.6
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary (Senegal)
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Congratulates the State Party and associated partners for their efforts to control Salvinia molesta in a cost effective manner; 2. Notes that savings made in the project funds are being used for ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
Country: Senegal -
27 COM 7A.7
Rwenzori Mountain National Park (Uganda)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Noting that IUCN believes that the property's conditions have improved substantially since it was inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger in 1999 and that the State Party is showing ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Country: Uganda -
27 COM 7A.8
Ichkeul National Park (Tunisia)
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Congratulates the State Party for successfully convening a workshop, held in January 2003 to identify indicators and benchmarks in order to monitor the recovery of the property, and for demonstrating ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Ichkeul National Park
Country: Tunisia -
27 COM 7A.9
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (India)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Commends the Indian Government and partner institutes and research bodies for their efforts in preparing a World Heritage Biodiversity Programme for India with support for project preparation from the ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
Country: India -
27 COM 7A.10
Srebarna Nature Reserve (Bulgaria)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Notes that the management plan was submitted by the State Party on 25 June 2003;2. Encourages the State Party to request, if necessary, technical assistance from the World Heritage Fund to urgently ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Srebarna Nature Reserve
Country: Bulgaria -
27 COM 7A.11
Everglades National Park (United States of America)
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Notes the detailed report by the State Party provided on 17 April 2003 and acknowledges the effort and commitment by the State Party in addressing key management problems;2. Invites the State Party to ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Everglades National Park
Country: United States of America