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Decisions
By Year
5. At the request of the IUCN representative, an item was added to the agenda concerning the status of conservation of natural properties included in the World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger. The agenda, thus amended, was adopted by the Committee.
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
6. Mr. Amini Aza MTURI (United Republic of Tanzania) was elected Chairman of the Committee by acclamation. Mr. Alex T. Davidson (Canada) was elected Rapporteur, and the representatives of the following States Parties were elected Vice-Chairmen, also by acclamation: Algeria, Bulgaria, India, Mexico and Norway.
7. The outgoing Chairman, Mr. J. Gazaneo (Argentina), congratulated the new Chairman and members of the Bureau on their election. He wished to convey some recent information to the Committee and make a few suggestions for the future. Mr. Gazaneo informed the Committee that an ...
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
CONF 008 V.8-12
Report of the Secretariat on Activities Undertaken since the Eighth Session of the World Heritage Committee
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
13. The Secretariat presented the report of the ninth session of the Bureau and an amendment to that report proposed by the representative of Algeria. The Committee took note of the report as amended.
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
14. Introducing agenda item 6, the Secretariat recalled the Bureau's proposals as contained in the report of the ninth session. It was pointed out that, in addition to the question of the growing number of nominations, the real problem raised by development of the Convention was that of monitoring the status of conservation of properties included on the List.
15. In regard to the Bureau's proposed measures to reduce the number of nominations to be processed each year, the Committee was of the view that it was preferable not to lay down strict rules but rather to appeal to States that ...
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
CONF 008 IX.25-28
Elaboration of Guidelines for the Identification and Nomination of Mixed Properties or Rural Landscapes
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
29. The Committee examined 37 nominations to the World Heritage List, taking account of the Bureau's recommendations, and of the evaluations of ICOMOS and IUCN for each property. The Committee decided to include 30 culturaland natural properties on the World Heritage List. These are presented under section A below. The Committee decided to defer its decision on the two nominations presented under section B, and not to include the four properties presented under section C. Section D covers one property whose nomination has been withdrawn.
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
The historic mosque city of Bagerhat
321
Bangladesh
C(iv)
The Committee recommended to the Bangladesh authorities that they pursue a preservation and management plan in accordance with the conclusions of the Unesco mission sent to the site in 1983.
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat
Country: Bangladesh
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat
Country: Bangladesh
Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur
322
Bangladesh
C(i)(ii)(vi)
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur
Country: Bangladesh
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur
Country: Bangladesh
Royal palaces of Abomey
323
Benin
C(iii)(iv)
The Committee stressed the importance of careful restoration in order to preserve the authenticity of the property.
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Royal Palaces of Abomey
Country: Benin
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Royal Palaces of Abomey
Country: Benin
Historic centre of Salvador de Bahia
309
Brazil
C(iv)(vi)
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia
Country: Brazil
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia
Country: Brazil
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas
334
Brazil
C(i)(iv)
The Committee expressed the wish that the integrity of this site be preserved, in particular by ensuring that it is surrounded by a large protection zone, and noted with satisfaction a statement by the Mayor of Congonhas giving assurances that the relevant authorities would take strict care to preserve its surroundings.
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas
Country: Brazil
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas
Country: Brazil
Thracian tomb of Svetchari
359
Bulgaria
C(i)(iii)
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari
Country: Bulgaria
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari
Country: Bulgaria
Quebec (Historic area)
300
Canada
C(iv)(vi)
The Mayor of Quebec thanked the Committee for this inscription on the World Heritage List, pointing out that such an event would provide considerable support to the various Canadian authorities concerned, who will pursue their efforts to preserve the site.
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Historic District of Old Québec
Country: Canada
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Historic District of Old Québec
Country: Canada
Painted churches in the Troodos region
351
Cyprus
C(ii)(iii)(iv)
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Painted Churches in the Troodos Region
Country: Cyprus
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Painted Churches in the Troodos Region
Country: Cyprus
Pont du Gard (Roman aqueduct)
344
France
C(i)(iii)(iv)
The Committee drew the attention of the French authorities to the importance of strictly protecting the site's surroundings.
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Pont du Gard (Roman Aqueduct)
Country: France
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Pont du Gard (Roman Aqueduct)
Country: France
CONF 008 X.A
Inscription: St. Mary's Cathedral and St. Michael's Church at Hildesheim (Germany (Federal Republic of))
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: St Mary's Cathedral and St Michael's Church at Hildesheim
Country: Germany
Kaziranga National Park
337
India
N(ii)(iv)
The Committee encouraged the Indian authorities to provide a legal basis to protect the buffer zone south of the Park (Mikir Hills and the Karbi Plateau). The Committee expressed concern over the proposed construction of a railway along the southern boundary of the park and asked that environmental impact studies be carried out.
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Kaziranga National Park
Country: India
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Kaziranga National Park
Country: India
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
338
India
N(ii)(iii)(iv)
The Committee expressed its satisfaction that the Indian and Bhutanese governments had cancelled plans for the construction of a hydro-electric dam on the Manas River which would have had severe impacts on the integrity of this property. The Committee furthermore encouraged the Government of Bhutan to adhere to the World Heritage Convention and to nominate the contiguous Manas Wildlife Sanctuary in Bhutan which could then form a transfrontier World Heritage ...
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
Country: India
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
Country: India
Keoladeo National Park
340
India
N(iv)
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Keoladeo National Park
Country: India
Session: 9th session of the World Heritage Committee (CONF 008)
Year: 1985
Sites: Keoladeo National Park
Country: India