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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 non-governmental organizations (INGOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and individuals, who have requested Observer participation at the session:Mr Julian Laird, ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
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 2004 and 2005) (see Decision 6 EXT.COM 7), 3. Further noting that following Decision 26 COM 26, item 21 (Provisional agenda of the 28th session of the ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
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 that in view of the above, the transitional provisions relating to the election of the Bureau found in Decision 6 EXT.COM 3, can no longer be applied,3. Decides ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
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 implementation of its decisions and to better plan and manage its workload during future sessions, to prepare a "Directory of Decisions by deadline" according to ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
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 Secretariat to present to the Committee, at each of its ordinary ordinary sessions, a "Report on the Implementation of the Decisions taken by the World Heritage ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
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
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
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 preparation of the comprehensive "Synthesis Regional Periodic Report for the Asia-Pacific Region 2003";2. Takes note of the sub-regional and regional ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
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
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
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 and Sudan; 2. Requests that the State Party take all necessary measures to halt mining along the Manovo River in order to minimize negative impacts of mining ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park
Country: Central African Republic
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park
Country: Central African Republic
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 (United Nations Foundation) Project and the Governments of Germany and Belgium for their commitment to support staff of the properties and to mobilize necessary ...
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
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
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 implementing the positive measures mentioned in its report until significant on-the-ground conservation improvements are evident;
3. Recommends that IUCN, using ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Simien National Park
Country: Ethiopia
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Simien National Park
Country: Ethiopia
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 the NGO partners to withdraw staff from the area;2. Commends Fauna and Flora International on its commitment to continue co-operation with the Guinean State ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve
Country: Côte d'Ivoire Guinea
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve
Country: Côte d'Ivoire Guinea
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 reiterates its request from the 26th session of the Committee in 2002, that the State Party report on the above issue and on progress made in the implementation of the ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves
Country: Niger
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves
Country: Niger
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 strengthening State Party capacity to protect the property and implement measures benefiting the conservation of waterfowl;
3. Requests the State Party to continue ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
Country: Senegal
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
Country: Senegal
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 increased commitment to the conservation of the property,2. Commends the Uganda Wildlife Authority for the improvements to the management of the property and their ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Country: Uganda
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Country: Uganda
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 strong commitment to the rehabilitation of the Ichkeul National Park;2. Urges the State Party to write to the Chairperson of the World Heritage Committee ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Ichkeul National Park
Country: Tunisia
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Ichkeul National Park
Country: Tunisia
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 United Nations Foundation (UNF);
2. Invites the State Party to submit a report to the World Heritage Centre by 1 February 2004 on the possible financing and ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
Country: India
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
Country: India
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 purchase a portable electric generator to enable rapid closure of the sluice gates in a potential emergency situation; 3. Urges the State Party to submit a calendar ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Srebarna Nature Reserve
Country: Bulgaria
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Srebarna Nature Reserve
Country: Bulgaria
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 co-operate with the World Heritage Centre and IUCN to prepare a report by 1 February 2004 for examination by the World Heritage Committee at its 28th session in ...
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Everglades National Park
Country: United States of America
Session: 27th session of the Committee (27 COM)
Year: 2003
Sites: Everglades National Park
Country: United States of America
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