Tentative Lists

The World Heritage Committee,

1. Having examined Document WHC-14/38.COM/8A,
2. Stressing the importance of the process of revision and updating of Tentative Lists, as a tool for regional harmonisation of the World Heritage List and of long term planning of its development;
3. Takes note of the Tentative Lists presented in Annexes 2 and 3 of this document;
4. Recalls that all States Parties to the Convention shall, in so far as possible, submit tentative lists of those properties situated on their territory which might be considered suitable for inscription on the World Heritage List;
5. Encourages States Parties to the Convention who have not yet submitted any tentative list of those properties situated on their territory which might be considered suitable for inscription on the World Heritage List to request International Assistance in order to help them prepare such a list;
6. Requests the World Heritage Centre to present a proposal for revising the procedure of registration of Tentative Lists in the Operational Guidelines, for examination by the World Heritage Committee at its 39th session, in 2015.

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The World Heritage Committee,

1.   Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/8A,

2.   Stressing the importance of the process of revision and updating of Tentative Lists, as a tool for the regional harmonization of the World Heritage List and of long term planning of its development;

3.   Takes note of the Tentative Lists presented in Annexes 2 and 3 of this document.

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The World Heritage Committee,

1. Having examined Document WHC-11/35.COM/8A,

2. Stressing the importance of the process of revision and updating of Tentative Lists, in conformity with Article 11 of the World Heritage Convention and in consistency with the established World Heritage List;

3. Takes note of the Tentative Lists presented in Annexes 2 and 3 of this Document.

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The World Heritage Committee,

1. Having examined Document WHC-10/34.COM/8A,

2. Recalling Decisions 31 COM 8A.3, 32 COM 8A and 33 COM 14.A2 Paragraph 14 adopted respectively at its 31st (Christchurch, 2007), 32nd (Quebec City, 2008) and 33rd (Seville, 2009) sessions,

3. Takes note of the Tentative Lists presented in Annexes 2 and 3 of this document.

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The World Heritage Committee,

1. Having Examined Document WHC-09/33.COM/8A,

2. Recalling Decisions 31 COM 8.1 and 32 COM 8A adopted at its 31st (Christchurch, 2007); and 32nd (Quebec City, 2008) sessions respectively,

3. Stressing the importance of the process of revision and updating of Tentative Lists, as a tool for the regional harmonization of the World Heritage List and of long term planning of its development;

4. Takes note of the Tentative Lists presented in Annexes 2 and 3 of this document;

5. Also takes note that several States Parties (including, among others, Afghanistan, Brazil, Israel, Libya, Oman, Paraguay, São Tomé e Principe and Uruguay) are currently preparing revised or updated Tentative Lists;

6. Decides to adjourn the discussion on these matters to its 34th session in 2010.

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The World Heritage Committee,

1. Having examined Document WHC-08/32.COM/8A,

2.Recognizes the value of the discussions held on issues raised in Document WHC-08/32.COM/8A;

3. Notes that these discussions have not reached an agreed conclusion at the 32nd session;

4. Requests that this item be included on the agenda for its 33rd session;

5. Further requests the Chairperson of the 33rd session to establish a working group to continue the analysis of these issues in order to suggest a solution.

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The World Heritage Committee,

1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8A,
2. Recalling Decision 30 COM 9, paragraph 9, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006),
3. Decides to approve the amended format and the new procedure for Tentative Lists as presented in Annex 1 and in paragraph I.6 of this document.

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The World Heritage Committee,

1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31.COM/8A,
2. Takes note of the Tentative Lists as amended in Annexes 3 and 4 of this document,
3. Recognizing the importance of Comparative Analysis and Transnational Serial nominations, requests the Advisory Bodies to continue to develop thematic studies to guide the States Parties in their tentative listing and nominations. The pro-active ICOMOS Report on Cultural Landscapes of the Pacific Islands is a model for this assistance.

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The World Heritage Committee,

1. Having examined Document WHC-07/31COM/8A,
2. Reaffirming that Tentative Lists are instrumental for planning purposes and for comparative analysis of properties to be nominated for inscription on the World Heritage List,
3. Stressing the importance of assistance by the World Heritage Centre, at countries' request, in the development of Tentative Lists,
4. Requests the World Heritage Centre, in consultation with the Advisory Bodies, to propose a revision of Part II. C ("Tentative Lists") of the Operational Guidelines, in order to clarify the procedures of technical analysis by the World Heritage Centre and to ensure that properties proposed on the Tentative Lists are consistent with properties already inscribed on the World Heritage List;
5. Further requests the World Heritage Centre to present to the World Heritage Committee, at its 32nd session in 2008, a proposal in this regard.

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The World Heritage Committee,

1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/8A.Rev,
2. Takes note of the Tentative Lists presented in Annexes 2 and 3 of this document.

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The World Heritage Committee,

1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/8A,

2. Recalling its Decisions 28 COM 14A and 7 EXT.COM 4A, respectively adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004) and at its 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004),

3. Takes note of the Tentative Lists presented in Annexes 2 and 3 of such document.

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The World Heritage Committee,

1. Takes note of the Tentative Lists presented in document WHC-04/28.COM/14ARev;

2. Noting also that the recently completed study of the World Heritage List and Tentative Lists prepared by  ICOMOS and IUCN would contribute significantly to the discussion concerning the improved use of tentative lists as requested by the Committee in its Decision 27 COM 8A,

3. Decides to include on the Agenda of its 29th session in 2005 an item concerning the improved use of Tentative Lists.

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