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UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC

AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION
CONVENTION CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF
THE WORLD CULTURAL AND NATURAL HERITAGE
WORLD HERITAGE COMMITTEE

Twenty-ninth Session
Durban, South Africa
10 - 17 July 2005
DECISIONS OF THE 29TH SESSION

OF THE WORLD HERITAGE COMMITTEE
(DURBAN, 2005)1
These Decisions are to be applied and interpreted in the context of the Summary Record of this session
(Document : WHC-05/29 COM/INF.22)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ITEM OF THE AGENDA

Opening of the session by the Chairman of the World Heritage
Committee
Address by the Director-General of UNESCO
Welcome by the Host Country
Requests for observer status
Adoption of the agenda and timetable
Adoption of the agenda
3A
Adoption of the timetable
3B
Report of the Rapporteur of the 7th extraordinary session of the
World Heritage Committee (UNESCO, 2004)
Report of the World Heritage Centre on its activities and on the
implementation of the Decisions of the World Heritage Committee
World Heritage Committees report for the General Assembly of
States Parties
Examination of the State of Conservation of World Heritage
properties
State of Conservation of World Heritage properties: State of
7A
conservation reports of properties inscribed on the List of
World Heritage in Danger
7B
State of Conservation of World Heritage properties: State of

conservation reports of properties inscribed on the World
Heritage List
DECISIONS
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29 COM 2
29 COM 3A
29 COM 3B
29 COM 4
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3
3
3
4
29 COM 5A
29 COM 5B
29 COM 5C
29 COM 5D
29 COM 6
5
7
8
29 COM 7A.1
29 COM 7A.31
8
29 COM 7B.a,
29 COM 7B.b,
29 COM 7B.c,
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29 COM 7B.1
29 COM 7B .103
29 COM 7C
9
10
Establishment of the World Heritage List and the List of World

Heritage in Danger
Tentative Lists of States Parties submitted in conformity with
8A
the Operational Guidelines and as of 30 May 2005
Nominations of properties to the World Heritage List and the
8B
List of World Heritage in Danger
Update of the List of World Heritage in Danger
8C
Assessment of the conclusions and recommendations of the special
meeting of experts (Kazan, Russian Federation, 6-9 April 2005)
established by Decision 28 COM 13.1
Global Training Strategy
Decisions adopted at the 29th session of the World Heritage Committee
(Durban, 2005)
110
29 COM 8A
110
29 COM 8B.1
29 COM 8B.57
29 COM 8C.1
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 8C.3
29 COM 9
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146
149
29 COM 10
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12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Periodic Reports
11A Presentation of the Periodic Report for North America
11B Presentation of the Part I of the Periodic Report for Europe
(2005) and of the Progress Report on the preparation of Part II
of the Periodic Report for Europe (2006)
11C Progress report on the implementation of the recommendations
of the Periodic Report for Africa 2002-2005 and AFRICA
2009
11D Progress Report on the protection of the Palestinian cultural
and natural heritage
Implementation of the World Heritage Strategic Objectives Performance indicators for World Heritage Programmes
Implementation of the World Heritage Strategic Objectives Progress report on World Heritage PACT
International Assistance
14A Examination of International Assistance requests
14B Follow-up to the evaluation of the Emergency Assistance and
evaluation of the other components of the International
Assistance
Report on the execution of the Budget 2004-2005 and follow-up to
the recommendations concerning the administrative and financial
issues of the Audit of the World Heritage Centre undertaken in 1997
(Decision 28 COM 11)
Presentation of the World Heritage Fund and Budget 2006 2007
Report on the World Heritage Emblem
Working methods of the World Heritage Committee
Election of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairpersons and Rapporteur
Provisional Agenda of the 30th session (Vilnius, 2006) of the World
Heritage Committee (2006)
Other business
29 COM 11A
29 COM 11B
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151
152
29 COM 11C .1 152

29 COM 11C .2
29 COM 11D
155
29 COM 12
156
29 COM 13
29 COM 14A
29 COM 14B
157
158
158
159
29 COM 15A
29 COM 15B
160
29 COM 16
29 COM 17
29 COM 18A
29 COM 18B
29 COM 18C
29 COM 19
29 COM 20
29 COM 21
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162
163
165
167
170
Annexes
Annex 1 : List of participants
Annex 2 : Observer status requests
Annex 3 : Index of properties

(Durban, 2005)
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1.
OPENING OF THE SESSION BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE

WORLD HERITAGE COMMITTEE
(No decision required)

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 1
2.
REQUESTS FOR OBSERVER STATUS
Decision 29 COM 2
The World Heritage Committee,
1.
Having examined
05/29.COM/INF.2,
Documents
2.
Taking into consideration Rule 8 (Observers) of the Rules of Procedure of the

Committee,
3.
Notes the List of Participants included in Annex I,
4.
Authorizes the participation in the 29th session as observers of the

representatives of the international governmental organizations (IGOs),
international non-governmental organizations (INGOs), non-governmental
organizations (NGOs), permanent observer missions to UNESCO and non
profit-making institutions having activities in the fields covered by the
Convention and having, requested observer status at such session, who are
listed in Section A of Annex II,
5.
Confirms the participation in the 29th session as observers of all those invited
by the Director-General of UNESCO in accordance with Rule 8.4 of the Rules
of Procedure and as listed in Section B of Annex II.
WHC-04/7EXT.COM/2

(Durban, 2005)
and
WHC-
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3.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA AND TIMETABLE
3A.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Decision 29 COM 3A
1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/3A.Rev 3,
2.
Adopts the agenda included in the above-mentioned document.
3B.
ADOPTION OF THE TIMETABLE
Decision 29 COM 3B
1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/3B.Rev 2,
2.
Decides that the evening session indicated in such document for the 11 July
(Monday) will take place from 18:00 to 19:30;
3.
Also decides that each daily session of the 29th session of the Committee will
start at 9:30;
4.
Adopts the timetable included in the above-mentioned document, as amended.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 3
4.
REPORT OF THE RAPPORTEUR OF THE 7TH EXTRAORDINARY

SESSION OF THE WORLD HERITAGE COMMITTEE (UNESCO,
2004)
Decision 29 COM 4
1.
Having
examined
05/29.COM/INF.04,
Documents
2.
Takes note with satisfaction of the Report of the Rapporteur of its 7th
extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004).
WHC-05/29.COM/4

(Durban, 2005)
and
WHC-
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 4
5.
REPORT OF THE WORLD HERITAGE CENTRE ON ITS

ACTIVITIES AND ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
DECISIONS OF THE WORLD HERITAGE COMMITTEE
Decision 29 COM 5A
1.
Having
examined
05/29.COM/INF.5,
Documents
2.
Recalling Decisions 27 COM 4 and 27 COM 5.1, adopted at its 27th session
(UNESCO, 2003), and Decision 28 COM 9, adopted at its 28th session
(Suzhou, 2004),
3.
Notes with satisfaction the Report of the World Heritage Centre on its
activities, which contributes to an adequate implementation of the four
strategic objectives of the Committee.
WHC-05/29.COM/5
and
WHC-
Decision 29 COM 5B
1.
Having examined Annex 1 of Document WHC-05/29.COM/5,
2.
Approves the World Heritage Programme for Small Island Developing States
(SIDS) and the World Heritage Marine Programme;
3.
Requests the Director of the World Heritage Centre to further explore the
thematic initiative Astronomy and World Heritage as a means to promote, in
particular, nominations which recognize and celebrate achievements in
science;
4.
Approves a biennial budget of US$20,000 for the World Heritage Programme

for Small Island Developing States and US$50,000 for the World Heritage
Marine Programme, to be financed through the World Heritage Fund, as
proposed in Document WHC-05/29.COM/16.
Decision 29 COM 5C
1.
2.
Takes note of the Recommendations of the World Heritage Forest Meeting

held in Nancy, France, on 9-11 March 2005, included in the referred Annex;
3.
Encourages the World Heritage Centre to work closely with States Parties
towards the implementation of such Recommendations;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 5
4.
Approves a biennial budget of US$ 20,000 for the World Heritage Forest
Programme, to be financed through the World Heritage Fund, as proposed in
Document WHC-05/29.COM/16.
Decision 29 COM 5D
1.
2.
Expresses its sincere appreciation to the State Party of Austria, the City of
Vienna, the World Heritage Centre, ICOMOS and ICCROM, and to the
partner organizations: Organization of World Heritage Cities (OWHC),
International federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA), International Union
of Architects (IUA) and International Federation for Housing and Planning
(IFHP), for their successful collaboration in the organisation of the
international conference on World Heritage and Contemporary Architecture Managing the Historic Urban Landscape (Vienna, 12 -14 May 2005);
3.
Takes note of the report and welcomes the Vienna Memorandum adopted at
the above-mentioned international conference;
4.
Encourages States Parties to integrate the notion of historic urban landscape in

nomination proposals and in the elaboration of management plans of
properties nominated for inscription on the World Heritage List;
5.
Also encourages States Parties to integrate the principles expressed in the

Vienna Memorandum into their heritage conservation policies;
6.
Requests the Advisory Bodies and the World Heritage Centre to take into
account the conservation of the historic urban landscape when reviewing any
potential impact on the integrity of an existing World Heritage property, and
during the nomination evaluation process of new sites;
7.
Recommends that the General Assembly of States Parties to the Convention at

its 15th session (UNESCO, 2005) adopt, on the basis of the Vienna
Memorandum, a Declaration on the Conservation of Historic Urban
Landscapes;
8.
Also recommends that the General Conference of UNESCO adopt a new

recommendation to complement and update the existing ones on the subject of
conservation of historic urban landscapes, with special reference to the need to
link contemporary architecture to the urban historic context.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 6
6.
WORLD HERITAGE COMMITTEES REPORT FOR THE

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF STATES PARTIES
Decision 29 COM 6
1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/6,
2.
Requests the Director of the World Heritage Centre to transmit the Report
included in such document, as amended, to the Secretariat of the General
Conference, so that it can be submitted to the General Conference of UNESCO
at its 33rd session;
3.
Decides, in accordance with Rule 14.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the

General Assembly of States Parties to the Convention, to reserve one seat in
the World Heritage Committee to be elected by the General Assembly at its
15th session (UNESCO, 2005), for a State Party which does not have any
properties on the World Heritage List.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 7
7.
7A.
EXAMINATION OF THE STATE OF CONSERVATION OF WORLD

HERITAGE PROPERTIES
STATE OF CONSERVATION REPORTS OF PROPERTIES

INSCRIBED ON THE LIST OF WORLD HERITAGE IN DANGER
NATURAL HERITAGE
1.
Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park (Central African

Republic) (N 475)
Decision 29 COM 7A.1

1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7A,
2.
Recalling Decisions 28 COM 15.1, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
and 25 COM VIII.3, adopted at its 25th session (Helsinki, 2001),
3.
Requests the Chairperson of the Committee and the Director of the World
Heritage Centre to transmit on behalf of the Committee their heartfelt
condolences to the families of the game scouts who lost their lives in the antipoaching activities to protect the values of the property;
4.
Regrets that the monitoring mission to the property could not take place due to
the security situation in the region and reiterates its request for the World
Heritage Centre and IUCN to undertake this joint mission as soon as the
security situation allows;
5.
Commends the European Union for its ongoing efforts to conserve the
property and the natural resources in the areas adjacent to the property, in
particular the development and implementation of the anti-poaching strategy;
6.
Urges IUCN and the World Heritage Centre to cooperate closely with the
Conservation et Utilisation rationelle des ecosystems forestires de lAfrique
centrale (ECOFAC) programme as well as with other organisations active in
the region to get more details on the state of conservation of the property and
on the urgent measures to be implemented in order to ensure the recovery of
the property;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 8
7.
Further urges the State Party of Central African Republic to

dialogue with the Governments of Sudan and Chad in order
transborder poaching activities, as requested by the Committee
session, and to provide adequate means to the game scouts
poaching;
8.
Requests the State Party to submit a report by 1 February 2006 on the state of
conservation of the property, in particular indicating the progress made in
implementing the recommendations of the joint 2001 UNESCO/IUCN
mission, for examination by the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006);
9.
Decides to retain Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park (Central

African Republic) on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
2.
establish a
to prevent
at its 25th
to combat
Como National Park (Cte d'Ivoire) (N 227)

1.
2.
Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15A.2, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou,
2004),
3.
Commends the State Party of Cte dIvoire for providing a report on the
current situation in Como National Park;
4.
Notes with great concern that only 20% of the property is at present directly
under State Party control, and urges all parties engaged in the conflict to
ensure the conservation of the property;
5.
Recognizes the commitment shown by local communities in the conservation

of the property;
6.
Regrets that the requested monitoring mission could not take place and
recommends that the World Heritage Centre and IUCN undertake the joint
mission as soon as the security situation allows;
7.
Requests the State Party to submit by 1 February 2006, an updated report on

the state of conservation of the property for examination by the Committee at
its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006);
8.
Decides to retain Como National Park (Cte d'Ivoire) on the List of

World Heritage in Danger.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 9
3.
Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve (Cte d'Ivoire/Guinea) (N

155/257)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Regrets that no report was provided by the State Party of Guinea on the state
of conservation of the property and on the status of the planned mining
exploration activities;
4.
Reiterates its request to the State Party of Guinea to report on the status of the
restarting of mining activities in the mining enclave by the Euronimba
consortium, including relevant information on the potential impacts of such
activities to the integrity of the property;
5.
Commends the State Party of Guinea, UNDP, GEF, the World Heritage Centre
and Fauna and Flora International for their efforts in the development and
approval of project "Conservation of the Biodiversity of the Nimba Mountains
through Integrated and Participatory Management";
6.
Expresses its concern that the part of the property located in Cte dIvoire is
no longer under the control of the State Party and urges all parties engaged in
the conflict in Cte dIvoire to ensure the conservation of the property and its
effective transboundary management, as soon as the current situation allows it;
7.
Requests the States Parties of Cte dIvoire and Guinea to submit by 1

February 2006 an updated report on the state of conservation of the property
for examination by the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006);
8.
Decides to retain Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve

d'Ivoire/Guinea) on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
4.
(Cte
World Heritage properties of the Democratic Republic of the

Congo (DRC)

1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29COM/7A and the Draft Decision 29

COM 7A.4.Rev ,
2.
Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15A.3 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou,
2004),

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 10
3.
Reiterates its serious concern about the continuing threats to the five World
Heritage properties in DRC, especially encroachment and extraction of natural
resources, including mining, poaching and ivory trafficking by armed groups,
inter alia, elements of the regular army, the national police and former rebel
troops that are awaiting demobilization or integration into the national army;
4.
Expresses its utmost concern about the continued poaching in the Garamba
National Park, that will lead to the imminent extinction of the northern white
rhino in the wild and jeopardize the outstanding universal value for which the
property was inscribed on the World Heritage List;
5.
Commends the DRC management authority, the Congolese Institute for the
Conservation of Nature (ICCN) and especially its dedicated field staff,
UNESCO and its partners in the project Biodiversity Conservation in Regions
of Armed Conflict, as well as other organizations cooperating with ICCN, for
their on-going efforts to protect the integrity and the World Heritage values of
the five properties;
6.
Thanks the World Heritage Centre for the organization of the international
conference on the conservation of the DRC World Heritage properties in
September 2004 and the Governments of Belgium, Germany, Italy, and the
United States of America, the European Union, the World Bank, the United
Nations Development Programme and the United Nations Foundation for their
support announced for the conservation of the DRC World Heritage properties,
announced at such international conference;
7.
Urges the State Party of the Democratic Republic of Congo to respect the clear
commitment it made during the international conference on the conservation
of the DRC World Heritage properties, and which was followed by the
installation of an inter-ministerial follow up committee under the presidency of
the Vice President;
8.
Also urges the State Party to implement immediately the measures announced
at the international conference to guarantee the integrity of the properties, in
particular the evacuation of all armed troops from the properties;
9.
Further urges the multilateral donor agencies and bilateral donor governments
to honour their commitments, towards the conservation of the DRC World
Heritage properties, pledged at the international conference;
10.
Strongly urges the State Party to authorize the translocation of a limited

number of specimens of northern white rhino to an appropriate safe location,
as recommended by the IUCN African Rhino Specialist Group;
11.
Requests the cooperation of the State Party of Sudan to ensure, in accordance

with Art. 6.3 of the Convention, that the State Party does its best to prevent
transborder poaching activities and that no action will be taken that threatens
the value or integrity of a property located on the territory of another States
Party to the Convention;
12.
Invites the Director-General of UNESCO to contact the President of DRC to

express his serious concern over the situation in Garamba National Park and to
contact the Government of Sudan to seek its cooperation in addressing the
poaching threat originating from its territory;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 11
13.
Also invites the Director-General of UNESCO to use his good offices to

sensitize all the parties concerned about the real risk to the outstanding
universal value of Garamba National Park and to engage such parties in a
dialogue leading to avoid the loss of such value;
14.
Strongly urges the State Party to take all necessary measures to guarantee the
in-situ conservation of the northern white rhino and to secure the Garamba
National Park, in particular by reinforcing the guard staff with an army
brigade, as announced by the Government, and by providing the necessary
financial support and equipment for the ICCN anti-poaching operations;
15.
Regrets that the monitoring missions to Kahuzi-Biega National Park, Virunga

National Park, Okapi Wildlife Reserve and Garamba National Park could not
take place due to the security situation in the region and reiterates its request
for the World Heritage Centre and IUCN to undertake these joint missions as
soon as the security situation allows;
16.
Requests the State Party to submit by 1 February 2006 an updated report on

the state of conservation of the properties, the status of the northern white
rhino in the Garamba National Park, mitigation measures taken to prevent its
extinction and progress made in securing the integrity of the DRC World
Heritage properties for examination by the Committee at its 30th session
(Vilnius, 2006);
17.
Decides to retain the Garamba, Salonga, Kahuzi Biega and Virunga

National Parks and the Okapi Wildlife Reserve (Democratic Republic of
Congo) on the List of World Heritage in Danger;
18.
Considers that, if by 1 February 2006 the presence of the northern white rhino
in the Garamba National Park has not been established, the property is no
longer of outstanding universal value and the Committee will consider deleting
it from the World Heritage List.
5.
Simien National Park (Ethiopia) (N 9)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Congratulates the State Party of Ethiopia and in particular the Amhara

National Regional State Government for the considerable efforts undertaken to
improve the state of conservation of the property and on the progress made in
addressing the issues requested by the Committee at its 28th session (Suzhou,
2004);

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 12
4.
Takes note of the State Partys concern that the reduction of the human
population within the park is very difficult to achieve under the prevailing
conditions, despite efforts to initiate a voluntary resettlement programme;
5.
Encourages the State Party to continue its efforts to develop an alternative

livelihood strategy to address this issue and invites the State Party to complete
its request for international assistance from the World Heritage Fund;
6.
Requests the State Party to undertake the following additional steps:

a)
map the extent of the agricultural encroachment within the park and
monitor the level of encroachment annually;
b)
restrict use of the area by domestic livestock;
c)
undertake a household by household census of the people living within

the park;
d)
continue the policy of zero tolerance of domestic dogs;
e)
set up a system to continuously monitor the human population in the

property; and
f)
consider strategic extensions to the park or its buffer zone to ensure that
no further increase in agriculture, livestock and human populations
occur;
7.
Also requests the State Party to continue to cooperate with the Canid specialist
group of IUCNs Species Survival Commission as well as other organizations
(such as WildCODE, the Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Programme, the
Frankfurt Zoological Society and Ethiopian Universities) to survey the
population of Simien Fox at the property;
8.
Further requests the State Party to invite a joint mission of UNESCO and
IUCN to the property to assess progress and review the possibility of removal
of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger at its 30th session
(Vilnius, 2006);
9.
Further requests the State Party to submit by 1 February 2006 a report on

progress towards the achievement of the benchmarks set by the Committee for
a removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger as well as
on the implementation of additional recommendations by the Committee and
to provide information on the development of a tourist lodge in the property;
10.
Decides to retain Simien National Park (Ethiopia) on the List of World

Heritage in Danger.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 13
6.
Air and Tenr Natural Reserves (Niger) (N 573)

1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7A and the Draft Decision 29

COM 7A.6.Rev,
2.
Recalling Decision 28 COM 15A.6 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou,

2004), as well as Decision 27 COM 7A.5 adopted at its 27th session
(UNESCO, 2003),
3.
Taking note of the report of the 2005 IUCN monitoring mission, presented by
IUCN during the 29th session (Durban, 2005),
4.
Notes the information in the report provided by the State Party concerning the
stolen vehicles;
5.
Expresses its utmost concern over the findings of the 2005 IUCN monitoring
mission, in particular the continuing deterioration of the World Heritage value
of the property, the on-going poaching of wildlife, land degradation as a result
of significant commercial extractions of natural resources, as well as a lack of
progress in the implementation of the rehabilitation plan;
6.
Encourages the State Party of Niger and UNDP/GEF to expedite the approval
and implementation of the project Co-management of Natural Resources in
Ar and Tnr Natural Reserves and adjacent areas (COGERAT);
7.
Urges the State Party to implement the recommendations by the 2005 IUCN
monitoring mission, with a view to addressing urgent threats to the property, in
particular:
8.
a)
re-establish physical presence of the management authority in Ifrouane

and provide adequate resources to the management authority in order to
allow a better control of natural resource use within the property;
b)
establish Land Commissions (Commissions foncires) in the four

Municipalities and clarify respective land-use and resource access rights
for local residents;
c)
significantly improve monitoring and surveillance of the property in

order to address poaching and illegal commercial natural resource
extraction issues;
d)
immediately halt all commercial collection of timber and hay from the
property; and
e)
initiate soil and vegetation stabilization actions to control soil erosion,

and measures to reduce corollary destabilization of soils by motorized
traffic;
Requests the State Party to submit by 1 February 2006 a report on the state of
conservation of the property and on progress in the implementation of the
recommendations of the 2005 monitoring mission, for examination by the
Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006);

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 14
9.
Decides to retain the Ar and Tenr Natural Reserves (Niger) on the List
of World Heritage in Danger.
7.
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary (Senegal) (N 25)

1.

COM 7A.7.Rev,
2.

2004),
3.
Takes note of the report of the joint 2005 UNESCO-IUCN monitoring

mission, presented by IUCN at its 29th session (Durban, 2005),
4.
Commends the State Party of Senegal on the progress made regarding the
control of the invasive species (Salvinia molesta and Pistia stratiotes) within
the Park and on the protection of the values for which the site was inscribed;
5.
Expresses serious concern over the fact that the systematic water management
system which addressed regulation of water flows, hydrological monitoring,
and other factors and which was put in place in the property with assistance of
IUCN Senegal, is no longer operational, leading to salinization of soils,
increased sedimentation and an increasing impact of invasive species;
6.
Notes the other threats and issues observed by the joint 2005 UNESCO/IUCN
monitoring mission, in particular cattle grazing and hunting in the property and
buffer zone, lack of a management plan and sustained funding for the
management of the property and constant changes in staff, resulting in a loss
of capacity to manage the property;
7.
Urges the State Party to take necessary measures to restore systematic

hydrological monitoring and proper water management, as well as other
habitat management measures identified by the joint 2005 UNESCO/IUCN
monitoring mission;
8.
Requests the State Party to implement the other recommendations of the

monitoring mission with regard to visitor management, access management,
management of the buffer zone and re-organisation of the National Park
Authority;
9.
Invites the State Party to organize as soon as possible a multi-stakeholder

workshop to discuss the implementation of the recommendations of the
mission, create new partnerships with local stakeholders for the management
of property and its buffer zone and update the 2002 management plan;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 15
10.
Requests the State Party to submit by 1 February 2006 a report on the state of
conservation of the property and on progress in the implementation of the
recommendations of the 2005 monitoring mission, for examination by the
11.
Decides to retain the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary (Senegal) on the

List of World Heritage in Danger.
ARAB STATES
8.
Ichkeul National Park (Tunisia) (N 8)

1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29COM 7A,
2.
Recalling its Decisions 28 COM 15A.9 and 27 COM 7(a) 8 respectively

adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004) and its 27th session (UNESCO,
Paris, 2003),
3.
Takes note of the progress achieved in the ecological restoration of the

property, as detailed in the scientific monitoring report submitted by the State
Party;
4.
Notes that the last two hydrological years (2002-2003 and 2003-2004) have
provided very favourable climatic conditions for the rehabilitation of the park,
allowing an adequate release of fresh water from the dams and resulting in the
beginnings of the recovery of the ecosystem;
5.
Commends the State Party of Tunisia for its commitment to the rehabilitation
of the property;
6.
Urges the State Party to report on the status of the management plan for the
park and on the process of development of an autonomous and permanent
management structure which would ensure an efficient implementation of this
plan for the park;
7.
Reiterates its request to the State Party to confirm officially its commitment to
an average annual release of 80 to 120 million cubic metres of freshwater into
the Ichkeul National Park, in view of consideration by the Committee, based
on the outcomes of a monitoring mission, of the possible removal of the
property from the List of World Heritage in Danger;
8.
Requests the State Party to report on progress made on the state of

conservation of the property by 1 February 2006, for examination by the
9.
Decides to retain Ichkeul National Park (Tunisia) on the List of World

Heritage in Danger.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 16
ASIA AND PACIFIC
9.
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (India) (N 338)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Welcomes the cessation of conflict at this property and the positive measures
undertaken by the State Party of India to improve its state of conservation,
including ecotourism initiatives in Kokilabari which involve the Bodo people
and the re-building of park infrastructure;
4.
Notes that the impacts of the conflict still exist, in particular in relation to
wildlife populations (rhino, tiger and swamp deer) and timber removal in the
Panbari Range;
5.
Urges the State Party of India, in view of the possible removal of the property
from the List of World Heritage in Danger, to meet the following benchmarks
identified by the monitoring mission:
a)
accelerate efforts to re-build park infrastructure;
b)
take prompt measures to fill vacant positions within the park;
c)
ensure timely release of funds to the park, in compliance with the recent
Supreme Court ruling of the State Party; and
d)
undertake a comprehensive wildlife survey in the park, which could act

as a future baseline for monitoring recovery of the property;
6.
Requests the State Party to work with the Royal Government of Bhutan to
have the contiguous Royal Manas National Park inscribed on the World
Heritage List as a transboundary property; and to expedite its approval of the
World Heritage Biodiversity Programme of India that has provision for crucial
support for conservation of the property;
7.
Also requests the State Party to submit by 1 February 2006 a report on

progress in the implementation of the recommendations of the 2005
monitoring mission and in particular on the results of the status survey of
wildlife in the park and progress in re-building park infrastructure, including a
time-table for its completion, for examination by the Committee at its 30th
session (Vilnius, 2006);
8.
Decides to retain Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (India) on the List of World

Heritage in Danger.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 17
EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA
10.
Everglades National Park (United States of America) (N 76)

1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7A and having noted the

conclusions of Document WHC-05/29.COM/11A,
2.
2004),
3.
Notes the detailed report by the State Party of United States of America
provided on 27 January 2005 on the progress made on the different
programmes to restore and conserve this property;
4.
Commends the State Party for efforts made in enhancing the state of
conservation of Everglades National Park and for securing additional financial
resources to address the threats to the property;
5.
Requests the State Party to report by 1 February 2006, for examination of the
Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006), on how the threats have been
met, in order to guide the removal of the property from the List of World
Heritage in Danger;
6.
Decides to retain Everglades National Park (United States of America) on

the List of World Heritage in Danger.
LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN
11.
Sangay National Park (Ecuador) (N 260)

1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29COM/7A,
2.
2004),
3.
Congratulates the State Party of Ecuador on the progress made in addressing

and minimizing the threats to the property, including mitigation of the
environmental damage of the Guamote-Macas road;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 18
4.
Urges the State Party to provide an adequate and sustained budget and staffing
for the management of the property;
5.
Recommends that the State Party work closely with the Enhancing Our
Heritage project and the Fundacion Natura to further implement the new
management strategy and identify the necessary funding for it;
6.
Requests the State Party to submit a report by 1 February 2006 on the

progress in the implementation of the management strategy and measures
taken to ensure adequate levels of funding and staff for the management of the
property;
7.
Decides to remove Sangay National Park (Ecuador) from the List of

12.
Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve (Honduras) (N 196)

1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29COM 7A and the Draft Decision 29

COM 7A.12.Rev,
2.
Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15A.13 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou,
2004),
3.
Regrets that little progress has been made towards reaching the benchmarks
for removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger set by
the Committee at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004);
4.
Expresses its concern about the developments which affect the outstanding
universal value of the property;
5.
Recommends that the State Party of Honduras work closely with the
Enhancing Our Heritage project to improve communication and
cooperation;
6.
Requests the State Party to submit, by 1 February 2006, a report on the

implementation of the remaining recommendations made by the joint 2003
UNESCO/IUCN mission, for examination by the Committee at its 30th session
(Vilnius, 2006);
7.
Decides to retain the Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve (Honduras) on the


(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 19
CULTURAL HERITAGE
AFRICA
13.
Royal Palaces of Abomey (Benin) (C 323)

1.
2.
Recalling Decision 28 COM 15A.14, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou,

2004),
3.
Encourages the State Party of Benin to pursue the search for funding in order
to implement all the measures defined by the Committee at its 28th session
(Suzhou, 2004);
4.
Invites the international community to support the State Party in its efforts
towards removing the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger;
5.
Decides to maintain the Royal Palaces of Abomey (Benin) on the List of

14.
Timbuktu (Mali) (C 119 rev)

1.
2.

2004),
3.
Noting the results of the mission carried out by the World Heritage Centre, the
results of the implementation of the recommendations set out in its Decision
28 COM 15A.15, the measures undertaken for the legal reinforcement of
protection around the property, and the impact of the technical missions
financed in the framework of the UNESCO-Italy cooperation agreement,
4.
Also noting the wish of the State Party of Mali for the property to be removed
from the List of World Heritage in Danger,
5.
Congratulates the State Party for all the efforts that have been made to
significantly improve the state of conservation of the property;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 20
6.
Recommends that the State Party make a complete inventory of the Old City
of Timbuktu which would be useful for any extension proposal submitted in
the future;
7.
Invites international partners to support the development project for the

rehabilitation of the architecture of Timbuktu;
8.
Decides to remove Timbuktu (Mali) from the List of World Heritage in

Danger, on the condition that a management and rehabilitation plan to
facilitate the preservation and sustainable development of the Old City of
Timbuktu be completed, as recommended by the joint ICOMOS and the
World Heritage Centre mission;
9.
Also decides that if there is no substantial progress towards the

implementation of condition set out in paragraph 8, the property will be
inscribed again on the World Heritage List in Danger at its 30th session
(Vilnius, 2006);
10.
Requests the Director of the World Heritage Centre, in consultation with

ICOMOS, to ensure that the report regarding the state of conservation of
Timbuktu (Item 14 of Document 29/COM.7A) reflects the debate of the
Committee at its 29th session (Durban, 2005).
15.
Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara (United

Republic of Tanzania) (C 144)

1.
2.
Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.41, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou,
2004),
3.
Commends the State Party of United Republic of Tanzania for the efforts
undertaken to establish a management and conservation plan and a Tourism
Master Plan for the property, and invites the State Party to submit the final
documents;
4.
Notes with appreciation the continued support provided by the Governments

of France and Japan to address some of the problems facing this property;
5.
Encourages the State Party to implement the management plan and tourism
master plan for the protection, conservation and development of the property;
6.
Requests the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre, by 1

February 2006, a report on the state of conservation of the property including
follow up action on the recommendations of the ICOMOS reactive monitoring
mission of 2004, for examination by the Committee at its 30th session
(Vilnius, 2006);

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 21
7.
Decides to retain Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara

(United Republic of Tanzania) on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
ARAB STATES
16.
Tipasa (Algeria) (C 193)

1.
2.

2004),
3.
Congratulates the State Party of Algeria on the steps taken to improve the
protection of the property, but considers, nonetheless, that additional and
ongoing actions are necessary to ensure total protection of the property;
4.
Urges the State Party to pursue its efforts for the protection of Tipasa by
implementing the measures still required for the application of all of the
recommendations of its Decision 28 COM 15A.16;
5.
Requests the State Party to invite a joint mission of the World Heritage Centre
and ICOMOS (or IUCN) to Tipasa in order to consider the possibility of
removing the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger at its 30th
6.
Invites the State Party to submit a request for international assistance in the
required format, for an expert to be made available to the Ministry of Culture
to participate in the examination of all phases of the plan for the protection and
presentation of the property of Tipasa;
7.
Requests the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre, by l

February 2006, a report on progress achieved in the implementation of the
above recommendations for examination by the Committee at its 30th session
(Vilnius, 2006);
8.
Decides to maintain Tipasa (Algeria) on the List of World Heritage in

Danger.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 22
17.
Abu Mena (Egypt) (C 90)

1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM. 7A,
2.
Recalling Decision 28 COM 15A.17 taken at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3.
Takes note with concern of the information provided by the State Party of
Egypt and expresses its concerns over the deterioration of the property caused
by rising groundwater levels and other threats;
4.
5.
Urges the State Party to adopt long-term and sustainable measures with all the
concerned national institutions, along the lines of the recommendations
contained in the UNESCO Mission Report of 2002 and the Committees
Decisions 27 COM 7A.18 and 28 COM 15A.17;
6.
and ICOMOS, within the next two months, to the property in order to:
a)
assess the situation of the property both in terms of the state of

conservation of the archaeological remains and in terms of the
hydrological issue;
b)
evaluate the loss of outstanding universal value of the property and of its
integrity;
c)
review the proposed project;
d)
determine the necessary steps towards the implementation of the

recommendation referred in paragraph 5, including the setting up of
benchmarks with a time frame for their fulfillment, the setting up of an
emergency plan while the project is taking place, and the formulation of
proposals for a buffer zone ; and
e)
provide the necessary elements to orient

recommending a program of corrective measures;
the
Committee
in
7.
Further requests the State Party to submit, by 1 February 2006, a report on the
progress made in implementing the abovementioned recommendations for the
examination of the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006).
8.
Decides to consider at its 30th session, in consultation with the State Party and
on the basis of the information provided by the mission and the State Party,
whether the property should be retained in the World Heritage List in Danger
and the World Heritage List.
9.
Also decides to retain Abu Mena (Egypt) on the List of World Heritage in
Danger.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 23
18.
Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) (Iraq) (C 1130)

1.
2.
3.
Notes with concern the security situation in Iraq which is causing delays in the
implementation of activities for the conservation of Ashur;
4.
Encourages the State Party of Iraq to establish, as early as possible, a site

management coordination unit, which will be responsible for any action to be
undertaken on the property;
5.
Requests the State Party to prepare a conservation and management plan for
the property, possibly through an international assistance request and, should
the situation allow, with international expertise;
6.
Requests the World Heritage Centre and ICOMOS to continue assisting the
responsible Iraqi authorities;
7.
Further requests the State Party to report, by 1 February 2006, on the progress
made in implementing the above recommendations, for examination by the
8.
Decides to retain Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) (Iraq) on the List of World

Heritage in Danger.
19.
Historic Town of Zabid (Yemen) (C 611)

1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29. COM/7A,
2.
3.
Commends the State Party of Yemen on the progress it has made over the past
year in halting illegal constructions,
4.
Regrets, while appreciating the adoption of the urban development plan, that it
does not integrate the urban regulations drafted for the historic core nor the
conservation plan;
5.
Strongly urges the State Party to complete and adopt the Conservation Plan;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 24
6.
Encourages the State Party to define, in cooperation with the World Heritage
Centre, an action plan for the socio-economic revitalization of the city, thus
helping in the safeguarding of the heritage, in implementing the
recommendations of the Stakeholders Meeting for the safeguarding of the
historic town of Zabid (Yemen, 13-15 December 2004);
7.
Requests the State Party to submit, by 1 February 2006, a report on progress

made in the implementation of the above recommendations, for examination
by the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006).
8.
Decides to retain Historic Town of Zabid (Yemen) on the List of World

Heritage in Danger.
ASIA AND PACIFIC
20.
Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam (Afghanistan) (C

211 rev)

1.

COM 7A.20.Rev,
2.
2004),
3.
Urges the State Party to halt the on-going construction of the road;
4.
Encourages the State Party to construct an alternative footbridge and a ford

across the Hari River, in order to enable access of the villagers from the
Bedam Valley to the Jam Valley, as well as allowing a limited number of
vehicles to cross the river, following the recommendations of the UNESCO
mission in February 2004;
5.
Urges the State Party of Afghanistan, with assistance from UNESCO and the
international community, to continue the on-going efforts for the structural
consolidation of the Minaret;
6.
Requests the State Party, with assistance from the World Heritage Centre and
the Advisory Bodies, to elaborate a site-management plan, taking into account
the relevant provisions of the Operational Guidelines (2005);
7.
Further requests the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre, by 1
February 2006, a progress report on the state of conservation of this property,
8.
Decides to retain the Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam

(Afghanistan) on the List of World Heritage in Danger.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 25
21.
Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan

Valley (Afghanistan) (C 208 rev)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Commends the State Party of Afghanistan for its dedication towards the
safeguarding of the property;
4.
Requests the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies to review the
preliminary comprehensive management plan prepared by the National
Research Institute for Cultural Properties (NRICP) of Japan and to assist the
State Party in finalizing this comprehensive management plan based on the
Statement of outstanding universal value of the property and in line with the
principles set out in the Operational Guidelines (2005);
5.
6.
Invites the State Party to provide the World Heritage Centre with detailed
technical information on the large-scale local museum under construction
within the property and clarify its relation to the Cultural Heritage Training
Centre in Bamiyan;
7.

February 2006, a progress report on the state of conservation of this property,
8.
Decides to retain the Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of

the Bamiyan Valley (Afghanistan) on the List of World Heritage in
Danger.
22.
Group of Monuments at Hampi (India) (C 241)

1.
2.
2004),

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 26
3.
Commends the State Party of India for the great efforts made in response to
the recommendations of the various UNESCO missions and advice from the
World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies, and notably for having
established a management authority for the property;
4.
Requests the State Party to submit for examination of the World Heritage
Centre and the Advisory Bodies the required documentation for the
resumption of the Anegundi Bridge, notably the traffic regulations on the bypass road and the erection of traffic barriers banning heavy vehicles within the
core area of the property;
5.
Invites the State Party to appropriately reassess the construction of the

commercial complex while the management plan is finalized and fully
operational;
6.
Requests the State Party to continue the efforts to develop a management plan
for the entire property, based on the Statement of the outstanding universal
value and taking into account the comments from the World Heritage Centre
and the Advisory Bodies;
7.
February 2006, the final draft of the management plan together with a
progress report on the state of conservation of the property, for examination by
the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006);
8.
Decides to consider the possible removal of the property from the List of
World Heritage in Danger upon evaluation of the content of the abovementioned progress report at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006)
9.
Decides to retain Group of Monuments at Hampi (India) on the List of

23.
Bam and its Cultural Landscape (Islamic Republic of Iran) (C

1208)

1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29 COM/7A,
2.
Recalling its Decisions 28 COM 14B.55 and 28 COM 14B.56, adopted at its
28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3.
Requests the State Party of Islamic Republic of Iran, in collaboration with the
Advisory Bodies and the World Heritage Centre, to address the issues
identified during the workshop held in Bam in January 2005, and in particular:
a)
to develop a management plan, reflecting the extent and values of the

World Heritage property, in close coordination and integration with other
existing planning frameworks and all concerned institutions and
stakeholders;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 27
b)
to prepare an up-dated version of the nomination file so as to match the

perimeter and the outstanding universal value of the World Heritage
property, and including the above-mentioned management plan, and
submit it to the World Heritage Centre;
4.
Requests the World Heritage Centre, in cooperation with ICOMOS and the
State Party, to define the criteria for the possible removal of the property from
the List of World Heritage in Danger and present them in its report on the state
of conservation of the property for the examination by the Committee at its
30th session (Vilnius, 2006);
5.
Requests the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre by 1

February 2006, a progress report on the implementation of the above
recommendations, as well as on the state of conservation of the property for
examination by the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006);
6.
Decides to retain Bam and its Cultural Landscape (Islamic Republic of

Iran) on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
24.
Kathmandu Valley (Nepal) (C 121)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Commends the State Party of Nepal for the great efforts made towards the
conservation of the property;
4.
Congratulates the State Party for the work achieved on the redefinition of the
boundaries, and:
a)
requests the State Party, in consultation with the World Heritage Centre
and the Advisory Bodies, to submit new legally redefined core and buffer
zones for the seven Monuments Zones, as well as new criteria;
b)
encourages it to request formally, before 1 February 2006, a minor

modification to the boundaries of the property and a modification of the
name of the property according to the procedures established in the
Operational Guidelines (paragraphs 163, 164 and 167), for examination
by the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006);
5.
Further encourages the State Party to complete the categorized inventories in

the seven Monument Zones and implement swiftly the two-year action plan
developed by the High Level Governmental Committee;
6.
Requests the State Party, in close consultation with the World Heritage Centre
and the Advisory Bodies, to:

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 28
a)
establish an integrated and comprehensive management plan for the

entire property;
b)
develop appropriate and realistic building regulations to control change

of the built stock around the main monuments within the World Heritage
property; and
c)
identify the monitoring measures necessary to assess the effectiveness of

the management plan and legislation, and to indicate the means and
resources by which such plan and legislation will be implemented and
enforced;
7.
February 2006, a report on the progress achieved on the implementation of
the above recommendations, for examination by the Committee at its 30th
8.
Decides to retain the Kathmandu Valley (Nepal) on the List of World

Heritage in Danger.
25.
Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore (Pakistan) (C 171-172)

1.
2.

2004),
3.
Commends the State Party of Pakistan for the significant and positive steps
undertaken for the safeguarding of the property, and notably for having
ensured the stability of the ceiling of the Shish Mahal;
4.
Requests the State Party, in consultation with ICOMOS and the World
Heritage Centre, to:
a)
submit to the World Heritage Centre copies of the final Master Plans
developed in the framework of the on-going Project for the safeguarding
of the World Heritage property;
b)
approve the master plans for the Shalamar Gardens and the Lahore Fort
and provide the necessary regular financial and human resources for their
implementation; and
c)
develop a single, comprehensive management plan for the two sites

composing the property, integrating information on the new institutional
set up for their conservation, on the revised boundary and buffer zones as
well as on all the activities envisaged within the framework of the Master
Plans elaborated for the Shalamar Gardens and Lahore Fort;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 29
5.
Further requests the State Party to clarify the rationale and management
implications (including buffer zone identification and protection in compliance
with accepted standards of conservation) of the shift from federal to provincial
authorities with respect to the commitment of the State Party to preserve the
values for which the property was inscribed on the World Heritage List;
6.
Also requests the State Party to invite a joint mission of the World Heritage
Centre and ICOMOS to the property to assess its state of conservation and to
report on whether corrective measures for the property have been
implemented, in order to allow the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius,
2006) to consider the possible removal of the property from the List of World
Heritage List in Danger;
7.
Also requests the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre, by 1
February 2006, a progress report on the implementation of the abovementioned recommendations and requests of clarification, and on the state of
conservation of the property, for examination by the Committee at its 30th
8.
Decides to retain the Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore (Pakistan) on

the List of World Heritage in Danger.
26.
Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras (Philippines) (C 722)
Decision 29 COM 7A.26.

1.

COM 7A.26.Rev,
2.
2004),
3.
Congratulates the State Party of Philippines on the progress made in

addressing concerns raised by the joint 2001 IUCN/ICOMOS mission and for
the actions in involving local communities and stakeholders in every stage of
the conservation and management processes;
4.
Takes note with concern of the May/June 2005 UNESCO monitoring

missions findings and recommendations concerning the construction of flood
control walls within the property, which appear structurally inadequate in case
of severe flooding, and have a negative impact on the aesthetic value of the
landscape;
5.
Recommends that the State Party take steps to implement the

recommendations proposed by the 2005 UNESCO monitoring mission in order
to mitigate the negative impact of the flood control walls on the heritage
landscape values of the property, and to prevent their collapse, taking into
account the recommendations of the reactive monitoring mission of June 2005;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 30
6.
Requests the State Party to conduct, in consultation with the World Heritage
Centre and Advisory Bodies, a comprehensive Environment Impact
Assessment on major infrastructure projects being planned at the Philippine
World Heritage properties, so as to ensure that impact on the outstanding
universal value of the properties is minimized;
7.
Strongly encourages the State Party to guarantee the long-term provision of the
necessary human and financial resources to ensure a functioning and effective
site management authority, which can implement the conservation master plan
as quickly as possible, and foster longterm sustainability of the Rice Terraces;
8.
Requests the World Heritage Centre, ICOMOS and IUCN to undertake a joint
reactive monitoring mission to the property to assess the steps taken by the
State Party in the follow up of the 2001 and 2005 missions recommendations
and to define benchmarks for the possible removal of the property from the
List of World Heritage in Danger, for examination by the Committee at its
9.
Requests the World Heritage Centre, in cooperation with ICOMOS, IUCN and
the State Party, to define benchmarks for consideration by the Committee at its
30 session (Vilnius, 2006);
10.
Encourages the State Party to further pursue the idea of a twinning programme
recommended by the 2001 mission, in consultation with UNESCO and the
Italian authorities;
11.
Decides to retain the Rice Terraces of the Philippines Cordilleras

(Philippines) on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
27.
Butrint (Albania) (C 570 bis)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Thanks the State Party of Albania for the submission of the progress report and
for the organization of the Round Table as requested;
4.
Acknowledges the considerable efforts by the State Party to contribute to the

improvements in the state of conservation of the property, its gradual return to
normality and its legal protection;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 31
5.
Endorses
the
recommendations
made
by
the
joint
UNESCO/ICOMOS/ICCROM mission of March 2005, and calls upon the
State Party to give appropriate attention to their timely implementation;
6.
Requests the State Party to:

a)
ensure that the management and conservation plan of the property be

finalized, if necessary with the assistance of the World Heritage Centre,
taking into consideration the recommendations of the 2005 Round Table,
as well as be approved by the relevant authorities of the State Party and
submitted to the World Heritage Centre;
b)
take all necessary measures to prevent any illegal development or

inappropriate construction in the property;
c)
ensure that strict control is exerted on the site management and that the
relevant legal provisions of the 2003 Law on Cultural Heritage are
applied; and
d)
consider inviting a joint mission of UNESCO/ICOMOS/ICCROM in

2007 to assess the implementation of the Committees decisions and
submit a report on its findings;
7.
Further requests the State Party to provide a detailed implementation report on

the issues above as well as a copy of the updated management plan by 1
February 2006 for examination by the World Heritage Committee at its 30th
8.
Decides to remove Butrint (Albania) from the List of World Heritage in

Danger.
28.
Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden

Tower (Azerbaijan)
(C 958)

1.
Having examined the Document WHC-05/29.COM/7A,
2.
2004),
3.
Takes note of the outcome of the Round Table and the change of the body
responsible for the administration and management of the World Heritage
property;
4.
Encourages the State Party of Azerbaijan to foster coordination amongst all

stakeholders and notably between the national and municipal authorities;
5.
Regrets that the State Party did not provide a state of conservation report by 1
February 2005 as requested;

(Durban, 2005)
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6.
Requests the State Party to compile existing information and establish an

inventory of all monuments, buildings and their infrastructures indicating the
physical conditions as well as the rehabilitation methodologies within the
property;
7.
Strongly urges the State Party to elaborate a comprehensive management plan

to address conservation issues, development control and tourism management
in order to ensure the future preservation of the property;
8.
Further encourages the State Party to continue to work in close collaboration

with the World Heritage Centre, the Advisory Bodies and other stakeholders,
in particular for the purpose of implementing the activities outlined in the
action plan;
9.
February 2006, an updated report on the state of conservation of the property,
10.
Decides to retain the Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace
and Maiden Tower (Azerbaijan) on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
29.
Cologne Cathedral (Germany) (C 292rev)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Notes that the State Party of Germany has provided a detailed report on the
current situation at the property and the visual impact study requested by the
Committee;
4.
Further notes the results of the Vienna Conference on World Heritage and
Contemporary Architecture (May 2005) in Document WHC-05/29.COM/5,
and refers to its decision 29 COM 5.3;
5.
Recalls paragraphs 116 and 192 of the Operational Guidelines;
6.
Expresses its serious concern about the high rise construction project around
the ICE-terminal and in particular about the architectural solutions and the
height of the proposed towers;
7.
Recognizes the need to develop and rehabilitate the area around the ICEterminal to ensure economic and social development for the City of Cologne;
8.
Regrets the construction of the RZVK tower and reiterates its request that the
State Party reconsider current building projects around the ICE-terminal as to
their visual impact on the property and that any new construction should
respect the visual integrity of the property;

(Durban, 2005)
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9.
Requests the State Party to provide by 1 February 2006 detailed information

demonstrating that the recommendations made by the Committee at the time of
inscription and in its decision 28 COM 15B.70 have been taken into account.
In case the State Party cannot provide the assurance for an acceptable solution,
which conforms with the Committees recommendation, the Committee will
start the process of delisting the property in accordance with the established
procedures;
10.
Recalls the urgent need for a clearly designated buffer-zone that extends on
both sides of the river, and takes into account the protection of the visual
integrity of the property, as requested at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004);
11.
Decides to retain the Cologne Cathedral (Germany) on the List of World

Heritage in Danger and to examine the situation at its 30th session
(Vilnius, 2006).
LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN
30.
Chan Chan Archaeological Zone (Peru) (C 366)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Noting the comprehensive information on the state of conservation provided

by the State Party,
4.
Commends the State Party of Peru for the actions taken to protect and preserve
the World Heritage property of Chan Chan Archaeological Zone, in particular
the progress made with regard to reducing the water level at the property,
5.

February 2006, a report on the process of resettlement of illegal occupants
and farmers from the property, as well as on the results obtained within the
framework of the International Assistance provided under the World Heritage
Fund, for examination by the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006);
6.
Decides to retain Chan Chan Archaeological Zone (Peru) on the List of


(Durban, 2005)
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JERUSALEM
31.
Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls (property proposed by

Jordan) (C 148rev)

1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29 COM/7A.Add,
2.

2004),
3.
Referring to 171 EX/Decision 18, taken at the 171st session of the Executive
Board of UNESCO (April 2005), notably affirming that nothing, in the
present decision, which aims at the safeguarding of the cultural heritage of the
Old City of Jerusalem, shall in any way affect the relevant United Nations
resolutions and decisions, in particular the relevant Security Council
resolutions on the legal status of Jerusalem,
4.
Reiterates its concern as to the threats to the cultural heritage of the Old City
of Jerusalem, as stated in Decision 28 COM 15A.31;
5.
Takes note with satisfaction of the continuing efforts of the Director-General

of UNESCO in pursuing a comprehensive initiative for the safeguarding of the
cultural heritage of the Old City of Jerusalem;
6.
Welcomes and supports the preparation by UNESCO of an Action Plan based

on the set of guidelines provided by the International Committee of Experts, as
well as proposals for its implementation, in coordination with the concerned
parties;
7.
Requests the World Heritage Centre to report on the progress of these

recommendations for examination by the Committee at its 30th session
(Vilnius, 2006);
8.
Decides to retain the Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls on the List of

(Durban, 2005)
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7B.
EXAMINATION OF THE STATE OF CONSERVATION OF WORLD

HERITAGE PROPERTIES: STATE OF CONSERVATION REPORTS
OF PROPERTIES INSCRIBED ON THE WORLD HERITAGE LIST
Documents WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev and WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Add

WHC-05/29.COM/INF.7B and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.7B.2
GENERAL ISSUES: THREATS TO WORLD HERITAGE PROPERTIES
Decision 29 COM 7B.a
1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev and the Draft

Decision 29 COM 7B.a.Rev,
2.
Recognizing the work being undertaken within the framework of the UN

Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC), and the need for a proper
coordination of such work with the activities under the Convention,
3.
Takes note of the four petitions seeking to have Sagarmatha National Park
(Nepal), Huascaran National Park (Peru), the Great Barrier Reef (Australia)
and the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System (Belize) included on the List of
World Heritage in Danger;
4.
Appreciates the genuine concerns raised by the various organizations and

individuals supporting these petitions relating to threats to natural World
Heritage properties that are or may be the result of climate change;
5.
Further notes that the impacts of climate change are affecting many and are
likely to affect many more World Heritage properties, both natural and cultural
in the years to come;
6.
Encourages all States Parties to seriously consider the potential impacts of

climate change within their management planning, in particular with
monitoring, and risk preparedness strategies, and to take early action in
response to these potential impacts;
7.
Requests the World Heritage Centre, in collaboration with the Advisory

Bodies, interested States Parties and petitioners, to establish a broad working
group of experts to: a) review the nature and scale of the risks posed to World
Heritage properties arising specifically from climate change; and b) jointly
develop a strategy to assist States Parties to implement appropriate
management responses;
8.
Welcomes the offer by the State Party of the United Kingdom to host a
meeting of such working group of experts;
9.
Requests that the working group of experts, in consultation with the World
Heritage Centre, the Advisory Bodies and other relevant UN bodies, prepare a
joint report on Predicting and managing the effects of climate change on
World Heritage, to be examined by the Committee at its 30th session
(Vilnius, 2006);

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 36
10.
Strongly encourages States Parties and the Advisory Bodies to use the network
of World Heritage properties to highlight the threats posed by climate change
to natural and cultural heritage, start identifying the properties under most
serious threats, and also use the network to demonstrate management actions
that need to be taken to meet such threats, both within the properties and in
their wider context;
11.
Also encourages UNESCO to do its utmost to ensure that the results about
climate change affecting World Heritage properties reach the public at large,
in order to mobilize political support for activities against climate change and
to safeguard in this way the livelihood of the poorest people of our planet.
Decision 29 COM 7B.b

1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2.
Having taken note of the serious threat posed by disasters on the conservation
of World Heritage and of the very negative impact that disasters may have on
perspectives for sustainable development and poverty eradication of
communities living around affected World Heritage properties;
3.
Strongly encourages the States Parties to the Convention to act swiftly with a
view to integrate concern for heritage within their overall policies and
operational mechanisms for disaster mitigation, and to develop appropriate
risk-sensitive Management Plans for the World Heritage properties located in
their territories;
4.
Requests the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies to take into
account the recommendations of the Kobe Thematic Session on Risk
Management for Cultural Heritage in the elaboration of the strategy on riskpreparedness to be examined by the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius,
2006);
5.
Strongly encourages the international donor community to provide support to

programmes aimed at the strengthening of risk management at World Heritage
properties.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STATE OF CONSERVATION REPORTS

AND PERIODIC REPORTING
Decision 29 COM 7B.c
1.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 37
2.
Recalling Decision 7 EXT.COM 4B.1, adopted at its 7th extraordinary session

(UNESCO, 2004), which invited the Director of the World Heritage Centre, in
consultation with the Advisory Bodies, to submit at its 29th session proposals
on ways and means of optimizing the interrelation between the results of the
periodic reporting cycles and the conclusions derived from the state of
conservation reports in particular in order to ensure consistency and a better
conservation of the properties,
3.
Noting that discussions have taken place in this regard at a meeting of the
Advisory Bodies and the World Heritage Centre (February, 2005) and at a
Workshop on Management Effectiveness, Monitoring for World Heritage
Value and Statutory Reporting (May, 2005),
4.
Highlights that there are fundamental differences between the two processes of
periodic reporting and reactive monitoring, as indicated in the Operational
Guidelines;
5.
Calls for better linkages between both processes in the future, for example,
through the following mechanism:
6.
a)
the Advisory Bodies and the World Heritage Centre should carefully
consider information provided in the periodic reports corresponding to
the relevant States Parties, when preparing state of conservation reports in particular, by using the information provided on threats to the
properties to focus the attention of reactive monitoring;
b)
States Parties should take into account the content and decisions of
previous state of conservation reports when preparing their propertyspecific periodic reports; and, in particular, provide an update on threats
highlighted through the reactive monitoring process and on the measures
taken by the State Party to mitigate these threats; and
c)
A database currently being developed by the World Heritage Centre on

World Heritage properties should allow for cross-referencing between
state of conservation and periodic reports to enhance consistency in
reporting mechanisms and to ensure that follow-up action is taken as
necessary;
Requests the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies to take this issue
up at the forthcoming meetings leading to and during the reflection year for
the periodic reporting process.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 38
REPORTS ON THE STATE OF CONSERVATION OF NATURAL

PROPERTIES INSCRIBED ON THE WORLD HERITAGE LIST
AFRICA
1.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area (United Republic of Tanzania) (N 39)
Decision 29 COM 7B.1

1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B,
2.
2004),
3.
Commends the State Party of United Republic of Tanzania for positive actions
undertaken for the conservation and protection of the property; particularly in
redressing tourism pressure, diversifying tourist activities, improving the
livelihoods of the local pastoralists and moving to restructure the organization
of the NCAA, introducing a new scheme of service and improving the
management of the area;
4.
Requests the State Party to finalize plans in addressing the issue of the resident
pastoralist population and curtailing the immigrant agricultural population, and
reviewing the general management plan, the Ngorongoro ordinance and the
corporate plan;
5.
Further requests the State Party to provide information on progress made in

controlling heavy tourist pressure within the crater, including the results of the
Vehicle Congestion Assessment;
6.
Reiterates its earlier request at its 26th session (Budapest, 2002) that the State
Party report on efforts to control the invasive weed "Mexican poppy" Argemone mexicana (Argemona mexicana) within the crater;
7.

February 2006, a report on the state of conservation of the property, including
the issues indicated above, for examination by the Committee at its 30th
session (Vilnius, 2006).

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 39
2.
Dja Faunal Reserve (Cameroon) (N 407)

1.
2.
Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.2 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou,
2004),
3.
Regrets that the State Party of Cameroon has still not submitted a report on the
state of conservation of the property, as requested by Decision 28 COM 15B.2,
adopted at 28th session (Suzhou, 2004);
4.
Invites the State Party to sign the ministerial order necessary to the
implementation of the management plan, and to communicate to the World
Heritage Centre the details of the institution in charge of the protection and the
management of the World Heritage property;
5.
Requests the World Heritage Centre and IUCN to organise a joint

UNESCO/IUCN mission to the property in order to assess the state of
conservation of the Dja Faunal Reserve, the threats due to commercial hunting
and verify the existence of industrial activities on the periphery of the World
Heritage property;
6.
Further requests IUCN and the World Heritage Centre to present a report on
the results of the mission, by 1 February 2006 for examination by the
Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006).
3.
W National Park of Niger (Niger) (N 749)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Thanks the State Party of Niger for its decision to forego the construction of a
dam and mining activities in the W National Park;
4.
Encourages Niger, Burkina Faso and Benin to finalise the proposal to extend
the W Park into a transboundary property between the three countries.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 40
4.
Rwenzori Mountains National Park (Uganda) (N 684)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Notes with thanks the report submitted by the State Party;
4.
Reiterates its request to the State Party of Uganda to submit to the World
Heritage Centre the General Management Plan and a map of the property
showing the precise surveyed and marked boundary;
5.
Commends the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), one year after the removal
of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger, for ongoing work
to improve management and conservation of the property, notably through the
implementation of a ten-year management plan, as well as considerable efforts
to support the sustainable development of appropriate tourism in the Park;
6.
Requests the State Party to submit a report on the state of conservation by 1

February 2006 for examination by the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius,
2006).
ARAB STATES
5.
Banc d'Arguin National Park (Mauritania) (N 506)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Takes note of the intention of the State Party of Mauritania to draw up a

Development and Management Plan (DPM) for the Banc d'Arguin Park
(PNBA), whilst inviting the authorities concerned to set up management tools,
which will be effective in the long term and form part of an initiative more
centred on the "programme" approach;
4.
Requests the State Party to complete, in coordination with the World Heritage
Centre and all the Park's partners, the Development and Management Plan for
the property, following the recommendations of the round table discussions
organised by the World Heritage Centre in November 2004;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 41
5.
Urges the State Party to send to the World Heritage Centre, for its comments,
all the documents concerning the Environmental Impact Assessment studies
for the mining operations drawn up by all the oil companies operating in the
area around the PNBA;
6.
Calls upon the State Party to apply Law 2000/025 constituting the Fishing
Code in Mauritania, which prohibits any use of dragnets in the Mauritanian
exclusive economic zone, as well as to approve the application decree for Law
2000/45 constituting the framework law on the environment;
7.
Reiterates its request to the State Party to sign the 1992 Conventions2 allowing
it to claim from the International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund (IOPCF),
as well as to submit a request to the Marine Environment Protection
Committee of the International Maritime Organisation, the specialized body
responsible for the elaboration of standards aimed at improving the safety of
international maritime transport and preventing pollution of the marine
environment, in order to obtain for the Banc d'Arguin Park the status of
"particularly sensitive sea area" (PSSA);
8.
Invites the State Party to consider the creation of a biosphere reserve,

including the PNBA and its Cap Blanc Satellite Reserve, as well as other
adjacent territories, recognised as being of major importance in the
relationship between man and natural resources;
9.
Calls upon the State Party and the World Bank to integrate in the Public Sector
Capacity Building Project, one of whose sections will concern the
environment, a pilot project for which the PNBA would constitute a focal
point;
10.
Requests the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre, before 1
February 2006, a report on progress with the implementation of the abovementioned measures, which takes due account of the measures needed to
alleviate the threats to the livelihood of the local population, for examination
by the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006).
6.
Arabian Oryx Sanctuary (Oman) (N 654)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Commends the State Party of Oman for responding to its request and for
submitting the management plan for the World Heritage property, as well as
for its efforts to conserve the property and the recent progress reported;
The International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1992, and the International
Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage,
1992.
(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 42
4.
Notes the slow progress in establishing an effective management regime for

the property and that the positive intent of the management plan is not being
fulfilled due to lack of funding;
5.
Requests the State Party to clarify the progress under the management plan
and current levels of financial support, as well as on current poaching
activities, threats and underlying causes and actions on steps being taken to
address these issues in light of recent reports of continued poaching and illegal
trade in endangered species;
6.
Further requests the State Party to provide a detailed report on the issues raised
in relation to the Management Plan and its implementation by 1 February
2006 for examination by the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006).
ASIA AND PACIFIC
7.
Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas (China)

(N1083)

1.
2.
2004);
3.
Reiterates its grave concern on the impacts that the proposed construction of
dams could have on the outstanding universal value and integrity of this World
Heritage property and downstream communities, and considers that any dam
construction within the World Heritage property would provide a case for
inclusion of the property in the List of World Heritage in Danger;
4.
Requests the World Heritage Centre and IUCN to organize a joint reactive
monitoring mission to the property in 2006 to evaluate progress made on the
conservation of the property as per in the implementation of the
recommendations of the Committee at the time of its inscription in 2003;
5.
Requests the State Party of China to submit to the World Heritage Centre, by 1
February 2006, a comprehensive report on the examination and approval of
the proposed dam projects, so that the Committee can examine the state of
conservation of the property at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006).

(Durban, 2005)
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8.
Keoladeo National Park (India) (N 340)

1.
2.
Expresses its serious concern over the current situation at the Keoladeo
National Park (KNP) resulting from inadequate release of water to maintain
the wetland ecosystem of the property;
3.
Considers necessary that the required quantity of water is released to the KNP
from the Panchana Dam between the months of July and September 2005, and
regularly each year thereafter, and that essential repairs are made to the Ghana
canal, which carries water from the Ajan Dam to the Park, to avoid water
losses during such transmission;
4.
Requests the State Party of India to submit, not later than 1 February 2006, a
comprehensive report to the World Heritage Centre on the state of
conservation of the property, including in particular the steps taken to resolve
the water crisis and providing information for each of the last ten years on:
a)
the extent of the wetland ecosystem within the Park;
b)
the species diversity and numbers of migratory birds and the resident
nesting birds;
c)
the number of feral cattle grazing inside the Park;
d)
the number of tourists; and
e)
any other information considered relevant for examination by the

9.
Tropical Rainforest of Sumatra (Indonesia) (N 1167)

1.
2.
2004);
3.
Expresses its deep sympathy to the State Party of Indonesia and the people
directly affected by the natural disaster for the loss of life and damage to
infrastructure caused by the Indian Ocean tsunami of 26 December 2004 and
subsequent earthquakes;

(Durban, 2005)
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4.
Encourages the World Heritage Centre and IUCN to assist the State Party in
preparing the emergency action plan for the property as requested by the
Committee at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004);
5.
Requests the World Heritage Centre, IUCN and other international partners to
support the recovery of basic management capacities at the property by
providing appropriate international assistance in collaboration with the
competent national authorities;
6.
Urges the State Party to ensure that the post-tsunami rehabilitation and
infrastructure building activities in Sumatra do not have negative impact on the
integrity of the property;
7.
and relevant sectors of UNESCO, with the assistance of IUCN, to assess
damage caused by the earthquake and tsunami and identify urgent
rehabilitation needs for the property.
8.
Further requests the World Heritage Centre to provide by 1 February 2006,

on behalf of the State Party, a report on the state of conservation of the
property, including the impact of the tsunami and earthquakes as well as the
requested emergency action plan and the existing threats for the conservation
of the property, for examination by the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius,
2006).
10.
East Rennell (Solomon Islands) (N 854)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Thanks the Solomon Islands National Museum for its coordination and support
of the visit to the property by the joint World Heritage Centre / IUCN mission
to assess the state of conservation of East Rennell;
4.
Commends the local communities for conserving the property during the civil
unrest in the country;
5.
Expresses its concerns regarding the lack of Government support to the

property;
6.
Requests that the State Party of the Solomon Islands:

a)
completes the draft World Heritage Protection Bill and passes it into
legislation as soon as possible;
b)
prepares a World Heritage management plan for the East Rennell

property as soon as possible;

(Durban, 2005)
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c)
supports customary owners in the management and conservation of the

property; and
d)
increases the public awareness of the World Heritage property through

appropriate promotional, advocacy and educational opportunities;
7.
Encourages the State Party to establish a single representative body within the
East Rennell community for overseeing the East Rennell World Heritage
Management Plan and assisting in coordinating any World Heritage projects or
other related actions;
8.
Requests the State Party to ensure endorsement and support of the

Management Plan; and to establish a World Heritage sub-commission within
the National Commission for UNESCO to oversee the implementation of the
Management Plan and its associated projects;
9.
Also requests the State Party to submit a report to the World Heritage Centre
on the progress made in the implementation of the above recommendations by
1 February 2007 for examination by the Committee at its 31st session (2007).
11.
Purnululu National Park (Australia)(N 1094)

1.
2.
Recalling its Decision 27 COM 8C.11, adopted at its 27th session (UNESCO,
2003),
3.
Commends the State Party of Australia for its continued commitment to

address the conservation concerns of the property and for providing a detailed
report of ongoing and planned measures;
4.
Recommends that the State Party take all the necessary measures to further
protect surrounding land and improve the buffer zone of the World Heritage
property where the opportunity exists and consider adding the Purnululu
Conservation Reserve to the National Park;
5.
Further recommends that the State Party provide adequate staffing and
financing levels to ensure effective management of the property and updates
the management plan of the Park, including sustaining traditional Aboriginal
communities in the Park, an approach to ways of sustaining intangible
qualities, and an appraisal of approaches to ethnographic, sociological and oral
recording of intangible and tangible cultural traditions;
6.

February 2008 a report on progress made on the state of conservation of the
property assessing the specific issues raised above, for examination by the
Committee at its 32nd session (2008).

(Durban, 2005)
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12.
Lorentz National Park (Indonesia) (N 955)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Regrets that the State Party of Indonesia did not respond to the specific issues
requested;
4.
Requests the State Party to urgently submit to the World Heritage Centre,
before 1 February 2006, a progress report on the achievements made to
follow-up on the recommendations of 2004 IUCN mission, for examination by
the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006).
13.
Tubbataha Reef Marine Park (Philippines) (N 653)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Notes with satisfaction that the State Party of Philippines has begun plans and
sought international assistance to organise a Sub-regional Workshop on Illegal
Fishing in the Sulu Sea;
4.
Urges the State Party to work with the World Heritage Centre and IUCN to
further develop and refine these plans for the Workshop and submit a
reformulated international assistance request so that the Chairperson of the
Committee may consider its approval at the earliest possible time;
5.
Requests the State Party to provide to the World Heritage Centre, by 1

February 2006, a report on the implementation of the recommendations
contained in Decision 28 COM 15B.18, for examination by the Committee at
its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006).

(Durban, 2005)
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14.
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park (Vietnam) (N 951 rev)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Noting that measures were taken by the authorities to mitigate the negative
impacts of the road construction, including education and awareness-raising
programmes; waste collection measures; tree planting; embankment and ditch
system construction; planting of grass; maintenance of the naturally recovered
vegetation; law enforcement and involvement of local people in forest
protection,
4.
Further noting that other positive initiatives, such as activities for possible
transboundary cooperation with Lao Peoples Democratic Republic as well as
programmes for buffer zone management and tourist management are ongoing,
5.
Congratulates the State Party of Vietnam on its positive response to the request
of the Committee at its 28th session and for its efforts for the conservation of
the property;
6.
Requests the State Party to report regularly to the World Heritage Centre on
the state of conservation of the property.
15.
Belovezhskaya Pushcha / Bialowieza Forest (Belarus/Poland)

(N 33-627)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Commends the States Parties of Poland and Belarus for the preliminary efforts
undertaken in attaining joint co-management of the property and inclusive
consultative processes;

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4.
Encourages both States Parties to continue the ongoing efforts on joint cross
border initiatives;
5.
Urges the States Parties of Belarus and Poland to adopt open participatory
processes that involve all relevant stakeholders;
6.
Requests the States Parties of Belarus and Poland to submit to the World
Heritage Centre by 1 February 2006, a report on the state of conservation of
the property, including levels of logging, trends over time, and conversion of
primeval forests to plantation for examination by the Committee at its 30th
16.
Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks (Canada) (N 304 bis)

1.
2.
Commends the State Party of Canada for providing a report clarifying the
status of the Cheviot Mine near Jasper National Park and beetle infestation
throughout the mountain ranges of British Columbia;
3.
Welcomes the efforts by the State Party to enact mitigation measures against
potential damage by the beetle infestation;
4.

February 2006 an updated report on the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks,
including the outcome of the legal process on the Cheviot mine project,
clarification on the status of the mine in particular regarding proposals for a
new project covering a larger area, and the status of the beetle epidemic, for
examination by the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006).
17.
Miguasha National Park (Canada) (N 225)
Decision 29 COM 7B.17.

1.

Decision 29 COM 7B.17.Rev,
2.
Taking note of the report presented by IUCN during the 29th session (Durban,
2005) of the IUCN monitoring mission to the property which took place on 13
June 2005 with the effective support of the Ministry of Natural Resources,
Hydro-Quebec, Quebec Parks and Parks Canada,

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 49
3.
Notes the following key findings of the mission:

a)
the drilling in the buffer zone of the property was clearly an error as a
result of a lack of awareness of the existence of the buffer zone and
management regulations associated to it. However, once the Ministry of
Natural Resources found this error it immediately ordered the suspension
of drilling activities;
b)
the exploratory drilling operation has resulted in virtually no physical or

visual impacts on the integrity of the property or the values for which the
property was inscribed in the World Heritage List. The operation
affected only 1ha in the buffer zone of the property and the subsurface
drilling does not compromise fossil values. In addition, the area affected
will be restored;
c)
the authorities in Quebec have taken corrective actions to improve

communication between the government agencies involved in this
problem to ensure that such transgressions do not occur in future.
4.
Commends the State Party of Canada for supporting the IUCN mission and for
its ongoing efforts in the conservation of the property;
5.
Requests the State Party to keep the World Heritage Centre informed of
progress on the status and potential impacts of the Belledune toxic waste
incinerator project and measures taken to mitigate adverse impacts on the
property, as well as any implications to the state of conservation of the
property if oil and gas deposits are discovered and move into production.
18.
Danube Delta (Romania) (N 588)
Decision 29 COM 7B. 18

1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev;
2.
Recalling its Decision 24 COM I.21 adopted at its 24th session (Cairns,
2000);
3.
Notes with concern the information on the Bystroe Canal project located in the
Ukrainian part of the transboundary UNESCO Danube Delta Biosphere
Reserve (Romania/Ukraine) and its potential impact for the Danube Delta
ecosystem, and the World Heritage property of the Danube Delta (Romania);
4.
Requests the authorities of Ukraine to fully respect the Convention, in

particular Article 6.3 and not to take any action to threaten the values and
integrity of a property located on the territory of another State Party to this
Convention;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 50
5.
Further requests both States Parties of Romania and Ukraine to provide to the
World Heritage Centre, by 1 February 2006, an updated report on the existing
navigable canal systems and proposed projects in Danube Delta, covering the
territory of both States Parties and dealing with the totality of the threats as
well as on transboundary collaboration regarding the conservation of the
property, for examination by the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006).
19.
Lake Baikal (Russian Federation) (N 754)

1.
2.
2004);
3.
Commends the States Parties of the Russian Federation and Mongolia for their
efforts in enhancing their co-operation in order to implement, as required by
the Committee at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004) a plan to reduce sources of
pollution in the Selenga River Basin;
4.
Notes with serious concern new information received on the construction of

the Eastern Siberia Pacific Ocean pipeline;
5.
Notes that the State Party of the Russian Federation provided an update on the
status of the planned oil pipeline and on potential or given impacts to the
integrity of Lake Baikal;
6.
Urges the State Party to inform the World Heritage Centre about the details of
the pipeline construction project and requests the authorities to take measures
to eliminate all direct and indirect threats to the World Heritage property;
7.
Notes the serious concerns regarding the potential impact of the proposed new
route for the oil and gas pipeline on the outstanding universal value of the
property and considers that, according to paragraph 180 b of the Operational
Guidelines, any pipeline development crossing the watershed of Lake Baikal
and main tributaries would make the case for inscription of Lake Baikal on the
List of World Heritage in Danger;
8.
Requests the State Party to provide, as a matter of urgency, detailed

information on the construction of the Eastern Siberia-Pacific Ocean pipeline,
and to invite a joint mission of the World Heritage Centre and IUCN to the
property at the appropriate time;
9.
Further requests, for examination by the Committee at its 30th session

(Vilnius, 2006), that :
a)
the State Party provide a detailed report on the current situation of the
property to the World Heritage Centre by 1 February 2006;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 51
10.
b)
IUCN provide a detailed report, including a sound analysis of

environmental and other risks, in view of the potential threats to the
outstanding universal value of the property when the pipeline crosses the
watershed of Lake Baikal and main tributaries; and
c)
the World Heritage Centre and IUCN report on the outcome of their joint
mission referred to in paragraph 8;
Decides that, on the basis of the information referred to in paragraph 9, the

Committee may consider the inscription of Lake Baikal on the List of World
Heritage in Danger.
20.
Volcanoes of Kamchatka (Russian Federation) (N 765 bis)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Commends the State Party of the Russian Federation for its updated
information on the range of threats to the property and efforts to address these
following the recommendations of the mission;
4.
Welcomes the State Partys confirmation that there will be no further boundary
changes to Bystrinsky Natural Park to avoid future mining operations and
reinforces its opposition to any future mining activity being considered within
the property;
5.
Encourages the State Party to ensure that any pipeline construction be

undertaken giving due consideration to mitigate environmental impact on the
peninsulas ecology and the property upstream; measures should be
implemented to maintain the integrity of rivers crossed by the pipeline for
salmon spawning and environmental impacts of the project should be closely
monitored;
6.
Requests the State Party to respond specifically to the joint 2004 World
Heritage Centre/IUCN mission recommendations regarding efforts to improve
interagency cooperation on poaching; efforts to increase overall staffing levels
(which have increased but remain inadequate to combat poaching); and the
need to review fines and penalties for poaching;
7.
Urges the State Party to address the serious concerns regarding the impacts of
the Esso - Palana road on the property, raised by the 2004 mission and
specifically to report on progress to implement an effective monitoring and
control programme, to establish inspection stations to check poaching; to
ensure that best possible standards of road construction and maintenance are
applied and that no subsidiary roads are constructed from this road;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 52
8.
Requests the State Party to provide the World Heritage Centre with a report on
progress towards the completion of the management plans for all components
of the property by 1 February 2006 for examination by the Committee at its
30th session (Vilnius, 2006).
21.
Durmitor National Park (Serbia and Montenegro) (N 100)

1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev;
2.
Recalling its Decisions 9 COM, 15 COM and 20 COM adopted at its 9th
(UNESCO, 1985), 15th (Carthage, 1991) and 20th (Merida, 1996) sessions
respectively;
3.
Thanks the Director-General of UNESCO for immediately dispatching an

international expert team to both the State Parties of Bosnia and Herzegovina
and Serbia and Montenegro to review the proposed Buk Bijela dam project;
4.
Notes with concern the results of the joint mission of UNESCO and IUCN to
the property and the States Parties concerned and the detailed report by the
mission team;
5.
Requests the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to fully respect the

Convention, in particular Article 6.3, and not to take any action to threaten the
values and integrity of a property located on the territory of another State Party
to this Convention;
6.
Urges both States Parties to fully implement all recommendations of the

international expert mission;
7.
Congratulates the Government of Serbia and Montenegro and the authorities

of Montenegro for the immediate action taken to halt the hydropower project
and requests that for any other potential project international standards for
Environmental Impact Studies are applied and all measures are taken to
minimize and, preferably, to eliminate any direct and indirect threats to the
World Heritage property;
8.
Encourages both States Parties to ratify other relevant international

agreements, including the Aarhus Convention and the Danube Convention;
9.
Urges both States Parties to collaborate in seeking alternative energy solutions

and to fully comply with the provisions of the Convention and its Operational
Guidelines in protecting the Durmitor National Park and other protected areas
in the region;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 53
10.
Further requests both States Parties to provide the World Heritage Centre with
an updated report, including any new decisions relating to the dam project or
other development projects and issues, as well as transboundary collaboration,
by 1 February 2006 for examination by the Committee at its 30th session
(Vilnius, 2006).
22.
Yellowstone (United States of America) (N 28)

1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev and having noted the

conclusions of the Document WHC-05/29.COM/11A,
2.
2004),
3.
Commends the State Party of the United States of America for additional
information provided following the removal of the property from the List of
World Heritage in Danger in 2003 and for its continued efforts in addressing
key conservation and management issues in the property;
4.
Requests the State Party to review the currency and relevance of the 1973
Master Plan, both as the overarching plan for Yellowstone National Park and
as the framework for the numerous sub plans which are in operation;
5.
Further requests the State Party to report annually on new and emerging
threats and management developments, and to submit to the World Heritage
Centre an updated report by 1 February 2006, for examination by the
23.
Pirin National Park (Bulgaria) (N 225)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Notes with satisfaction that the State Party of Bulgaria provided progress
reports on measures taken to address the recommendations of the joint 2004
World Heritage Centre/IUCN mission for examination by the Committee and
that the management plan was finally approved in August 2004;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 54
4.
Commends the State Party for its continued commitment to address the
conservation concerns of the property, and for providing an updated map of
the property as well as for the positive steps in expanding the size of the
property;
5.
Expresses concern over uncontrolled ski development within the World

Heritage property;
6.
Further commends the Dutch and Swiss Governments for their generous
financial support to Pirin National Park;
7.
Invites the State Party to bring forward a nomination that will help to better
define the boundaries of the property based on its outstanding universal value
and issues of integrity, notably in relation to the ski area.
24.
Skocjan Caves (Slovenia) (N 390)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Regrets that the State Party of Slovenia did not provide any reply to the
Committees request for a copy of the Environmental Impact Assessment for
the wind generator project;
4.
Urges the State Party to provide these documents as soon as possible and at the
latest together with the Periodic Report (Section II) for Europe.
25.
Doana National Park (Spain) (N 685)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Thanks the State Party of Spain for its report and the submission of the
extension of the boundaries; and
4.
Commends the State Party for the continued restoration efforts made in the
framework of Doana 2005;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 55
5.
Requests the State Party to keep the Committee informed on a bi-annual basis
on the state of conservation of the property, including the progress made in the
restoration work.
26.
Henderson Island (United Kingdom) (N 487)

1.
2.
Recalling its Decision 27 COM 7B.22 adopted at its 27th session (UNESCO,
2003),
3.
Commends the State Party of the United Kingdom for its continued
commitment to address the conservation concerns of the property and for
providing an updated management plan for the property;
4.
Requests that the State Party continue to keep the World Heritage Centre and
IUCN informed on the progress made in the implementation of the plan; and
5.
Further requests the State Party to provide a detailed report on the state of
conservation of the property by 1 February 2007, for examination by the
Committee at its 31st session (2007).
27.
Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast (United Kingdom) (N

369)

1.
2.
Recalling its Decision 27 COM 7B.21 adopted at its 27th session (UNESCO,
2003),
3.
Commends the State Party of the United Kingdom for the progress made in
finalizing the management plan and for the initial steps taken in its
implementation;
4.
Expresses satisfaction that the key issues raised in the joint World Heritage
Centre/IUCN mission of 2003 have been addressed as well as other
conservation needs of the property;
5.
Calls upon the State Party to expedite efforts to finalize the redevelopment of
the visitor centre and report to the World Heritage Centre on progress made.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 56
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
28.
Iguau National Park (Brazil) (N 355)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Expresses satisfaction with the progress made by the State Party of Brazil on
the state of conservation of the World Heritage property and on the
preservation of the values for which the property was inscribed; as well as with
progress made in interagency cooperation and international cooperation with
the Argentinean authorities;
4.
Commends the State Party for its co-operation with the surrounding
communities noting that significant progress has been made in forging
meaningful partnerships with various stakeholders;
5.
Notes with concern the need for sustained financing of the property especially
relating to ongoing programmes with communities and encourages the State
Party to seek international assistance of the World Heritage Fund and
extrabudgetary funding in addressing these needs;
6.
Also notes with concern the existence of plans for the development of a
hydroelectric dam with significant potential impacts on the World Heritage
property and urges the State Party report on its intentions with regard to the
dam and hydropower projects in the region;
7.
Requests that the State Party continue to provide update information on the
conservation status of the property and to submit a report to the World
Heritage Centre by 1 February 2006 for examination by the Committee at its
29.
Galapagos Islands (Ecuador) (N 1 bis)

1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Add and the Draft

2.
2004),

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 57
3.
Notes with concern the on-going events in Galapagos and their potentially
negative impact on the integrity of the Galapagos National Park and Marine
Reserve;
4.
Requests the State Party of Ecuador to ensure by 1 February 2007 the full
application of the provisions of the Special Law for Galapagos of its attendant
regulations, which set the legal framework under which all activities in
Galapagos take place;
5.
Regrets that the State Party did not submit a report for the examination of the
property as requested by the Committee;
6.
Encourages the State Party to implement all necessary measures that would reestablish the Galapagos National Park Services credibility and authority in
carrying out its statutory mandate;
7.
Invites the Director General of UNESCO to launch, in cooperation with the

State Party, a high level initiative, with the participation of other interested UN
bodies and donors, and with the objective of developing a practical, consensusbased long term vision for Galapagos focusing on conservation and
sustainable development
8.
Also requests the State Party to invite, in the context of the abovementioned
initiative, a joint UNESCO/IUCN mission to the property to examine its state
of conservation and in particular to advise in the development of a long term
vision initiative for Galapagos Islands, focusing on conservation and
sustainable development, and on whether conditions warrant for inclusion of
the property on the List of World Heritage in Danger;
9.
Further requests the State Party to submit a report by 1 February 2006 on the
application of the Special Law for Galapagos, with an emphasis on migratory
control and illegal fishing, for examination by the Committee at its 30th

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 58
REPORTS ON THE STATE OF CONSERVATION OF

MIXED
ASIA AND PACIFIC
30.
Kakadu National Park (Australia) (C/N 147 bis)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Notes the detailed report provided by the State Party of Australia;
4.
Commends the State Party for the progress made in the conservation of the
property and for the current efforts in improving tourism management in the
Park;
5.
Requests the State Party to continue the efforts in mitigating the negative
impact of Cane Toad on the ecosystem of the property and monitor the
progress in this regard;
6.
Reiterates the request to the State Party to proceed rapidly with the
appointment of an environmental NGO representative within the Alligator
Rivers Region Technical Committee (ARRTC); and
7.
Also requests the State Party to continue to keep the World Heritage Centre
informed on the progress made in addressing the above key issues.
31.
Pyrnes Mont Perdu (France/Spain) (C/N 773bis)

1.


(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 59
2.
2004),
3.
Taking note of the information given by the State Party of France,
4.
Notes with satisfaction that the Gavarnie Festival did not take place this year;
5.
Thanks the State Party of France for its active search of an alternative solution
for the Gavarnie Festival, in order to maintain the outstanding universal value
of the property;
6.
Requests the State Party of France to provide the World Heritage Centre with a
specific progress report on the situation of the Gavarnie Festival and the
transboundary cooperation by 1 February 2006 at the latest.
32.
Mount Athos (Greece) (C/N 454)

1.
2.
China 2004),
3.
Thanks the State Party of Greece for the report provided, concerning the
immediate efforts to mitigate the fire which took place on 4 March 2004 at the
Hilandry Monastery within Mount Athos;
4.
Congratulates the State Party for the rapid and carefully planned response to
the fire damage;
5.
Requests the State Party to provide to the World Heritage Centre

complementary detailed information on consolidation, cleaning operations and
restoration of the Hilandary Monastery;
6.
Urges the European Union to ensure that the equipment and restoration
projects, to which it contributes financially, do not affect the values of the
property;
7.
Also requests the State Party to undertake a risk preparedness study, including
seismic preparedness, of all 20 monasteries on the Holy Mount, in order to
systematically reduce the likelihood of fire elsewhere, and possibility of other
threats, and to explore the development of an overall management strategy for
the World Heritage property, which would address both natural and cultural
values, and provide for a common framework for action among the 20
monasteries on the property;
8.
Further requests the State Party to invite a joint World Heritage Centre /
ICOMOS / IUCN mission, to assess the state of conservation of the property.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 60
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
33.
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (Peru) (C 274)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Takes note of the information provided by the State Party of Peru and the
advances made in the elaboration of the Master Plan and invites the State Party
to officially request technical support from UNESCO/ICOMOS/IUCN to
assist in the task of national and regional authorities to engage in a
participatory process to finalize the Master Plan, as well as the development of
a Public Use Plan;
4.
Urges the Management Unit of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu to

send the Operative Plan for 2005 to the World Heritage Centre;
5.
Expresses its concern over the construction of a pilot village in the buffer zone
of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu within the framework of the
Vilcanota Project and requests the State Party to take the appropriate measures
to analyze the potential impact of this intervention through an impact
assessment study;
6.
Strongly urges the State Party to formalize and enforce urban planning
guidelines, as part of the new Master Plan, to control the development of
Aguas Calientes;
7.
Requests the World Heritage Centre to continue working with the Government
of Peru and the World Bank to assist and guide the Management Unit and
related institutions in the integrated conservation of the property within the
framework of the Vilcanota project;
8.
Urges the Government of Peru and the World Bank to re-orient the priorities
of the Vilcanota Valley Project to provide a Tourism Operational Plan for the
entire Valley;
9.
Thanks Kyoto University and the International Consortium on Landslides for

their support and encourages them and the State Party to continue their efforts
to promote applied research to conservation, in association with other
interested scientific institutions and countries, and to propose concrete actions
to prevent and mitigate the risks of landslides at the Citadel and surrounding
areas;
10.

February 2006 a detailed report on the state of conservation of the property
and progress made in the development and implementation of plans, for

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 61
REPORTS ON THE STATE OF CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL

AFRICA
34.
Aksum (Ethiopia) (C 15)

1.

2.
Commends the scientific work being carried out by UNESCO in Aksum and
encourages UNESCO and the State Party of Ethiopia to continue further
scientific work with a view to the formulation of recommendations on the
modalities of the re-erection of the obelisk;
3.
Applauds the cooperation between the States Parties of Ethiopia and Italy,
leading to the return of the obelisk, which could enhance the value of Aksum;
4.
Welcomes and supports the tripartite cooperation between UNESCO and the
States Parties of Ethiopia and Italy in the preparation of the re-erection of the
obelisk;
5.
Requests the State Party to submit an up-dated, detailed map of the World
Heritage property, including geographic coordinates and scale, indicating
clearly the boundaries of the core and buffer zones;
6.
Notes with appreciation the efforts made by the State Party for the
conservation and management of the property and further invites the World
Bank to cooperate with the World Heritage Centre in order to ensure that the
heritage values of Aksum are taken into due consideration in developing the
new management plan and the master plan;
7.
Requests the World Heritage Centre, ICOMOS and ICCROM to undertake a

joint mission to Aksum with a view to evaluate its state of conservation and to
submit a report for examination of the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius,
2006).

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 62
35.
Lamu Old Town (Kenya) (C1055)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Acknowledges the receipt of a Status Report of Lamu Cultural Site, prepared

by National Museums of Kenya, Lamu Town planning and Conservation
Office;
4.
Reiterates its request to the State Party of Kenya to initiate and develop a
management plan for Lamu Old Town;
5.
Recommends that the State Party implement and address the recommendations
made by the Committee at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004), including the
recommendation to explore the possibility of extending the core and buffer
zone of the property to include the Shella Sand Dunes and the mangrove area
on Manda Island, in order to ensure the integrity of the World Heritage
property;
6.
Takes note of the findings of the UNESCO mission to assess the situation on
water distribution, solid and liquid waste, in relation to public health, and
welcomes the pilot project targeting minimal hygienic conditions necessary to
bring about a sanitary and social improvement;
7.
Invites donors to support the project for the rehabilitation of Lamus water and
sanitation structures, as well as its solid waste management;
8.

February 2006, a progress report on the implementation of the
recommendations made by the joint 2003 UNESCO/ICOMOS mission, for
36.
Old Towns of Djenn (Mali) (C 116 rev)

1.
2.
Takes note of the results of the mission undertaken by the World Heritage
Centre;
3.
Congratulates the State Party of Mali for all the conservation activities
undertaken since 1998 in order to improve the state of conservation of the
property;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 63
4.
Requests the World Heritage Centre, ICOMOS and ICCROM to undertake, in

collaboration with the State Party, a joint evaluation mission, in order to study
alternative solutions to relieve urban development pressure in the property, and
to submit recommendations for examination by the Committee at its 30th
37.
Island of Gore (Senegal) (C 26)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Expresses its concern over information concerning the grave threats of

collapse that continue to endanger the buildings in the northern zone of the
Island (William Ponty School, School of the Sisters, Pavillion of the Sisters
and Annexes, Military Hospital, Guardians Camp), as well as the lack of a
solution to halt maritime erosion to the west of the property;
4.
Stresses the need to undertake urgent work in order to prevent the collapse of
the buildings in the northern zone of the Island and halt maritime erosion;
5.
Reiterates its request to the State Party of Senegal to provide the World
Heritage Centre with a report, by 1 February 2006, on the strategies that will
be implemented regarding corrective measures to limit the negative impact of
the replica of the Gore/Almadies Memorial on the property, and on progress
made in putting in place an administrative system to appoint a site manager,
for examination by the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006).
38.
Island of Saint-Louis (Senegal) (C 956)

1.
2.
Recalling that, in accordance with Article 11, paragraph 4 of the Convention

and paragraph 177 of its Operational Guidelines, a property can be considered
in danger when major operations are necessary for its conservation,

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 64
3.
Encourages the Senegalese authorities and the local authorities to continue to

work together for the conservation and the presentation of the property, in
particular by collaborating in creating a heritage house;
4.
Invites the State Party of Senegal to pursue its efforts for the conservation and
protection of the Island of Saint-Louis, and encourages the rest of the
international community to support such efforts;
5.
Also invites the State Party to organise at UNESCO Headquarters a meeting of

the funding institutions and the major international community partners active
in Senegal;
6.
Requests the World Heritage Centre, ICOMOS and ICCROM to undertake, in

collaboration with the State Party, a joint mission to evaluate the state of
conservation of the property, and to present a report for examination by the
7.
Considers that, following the results of this mission, the Committee may
decide to inscribe the property on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
39.
Robben Island (South Africa) (C 916)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Commends the State Party of South Africa and the Robben Island Museum for
starting the implementation of the recommendations of the joint
ICOMOS/ICCROM/IUCN mission;
4.
Takes note of the appointment of the Robben Island Museum Chief Executive
Officer;
5.
Encourages the State Party and the Robben Island Museum to continue the
ongoing development of an integrated management plan and to submit it to the
World Heritage Centre by 1 February 2006, for examination by the
6.
Urges the State Party and the Robben Island Museum, with the assistance of
the Advisory Bodies, to set priorities for the implementation of all the
recommendations made by the joint ICOMOS/ICCROM/IUCN mission;
7.
Requests the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre a progress
report on the implementation of the recommendations made by the joint
ICOMOS/ICCROM/IUCN mission by 1 February 2006, for examination by

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 65
40.
Matobo Hills (Zimbabwe) (C 306rev)

1.
2.
Recalling its Decision 27 COM 8C.59, adopted at its 27th session (UNESCO,
2003),
3.
Commends the State Party of Zimbabwe for having prepared a detailed

management plan in a short time frame as well as for having established a
management committee;
4.
Encourages the State Party to implement the Management Plan 2005-2009 and
to keep the World Heritage Centre informed about future developments.
ARAB STATES
41.
Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) (Jordan) (C 1093)

1.

2.
Having noted the additional information presented by the World Heritage

Centre,
3.
Recalling Decision 28 COM 14B.22 taken at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
4.
Commends the State Party of Jordan for the steps taken towards the
establishment of management and conservation plans for the property;
5.
Requests the State Party to provide the World Heritage Centre and ICOMOS,
as soon as possible, with detailed information regarding the foreseen visitors
centre, parking and shelter(s) prior to any decision making, as per paragraph
172 of the Operational Guidelines;
6.
Requests the World Heritage Centre and ICOMOS to undertake the second
foreseen joint monitoring mission, in close consultation with the State Party,
and to report on such mission at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006), notably as
regards the progress made towards the establishment of an operational
management plan and structure.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 66
42.
Islamic Cairo (Egypt) (C 89)

1.
Having examined the Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
2.
2004),
3.
Commends the State Party of Egypt for the actions taken to rehabilitate the
property by implementing conservation works on the historic buildings ;
4.
Regrets that no progress has been made on the implementation of the

recommendations made by the International Symposium held in Cairo in
February 2002, and particularly to:
a)
designate Historic Cairo as a Special Planning District, with buffer

zones, in accordance with the provisions of the Operational Guidelines,
and
b)
prepare a comprehensive Urban Plan for the Conservation and

Development of the Old City, whereby the conservation of historic
buildings would be accompanied by appropriate development regulations
to encourage the rehabilitation of the urban fabric so as to ensure its
compatibility with the historic character of Islamic Cairo;
5.
Urges the State Party to take the immediate necessary steps to elaborate the
requested Plan and all related actions, in order to sustain the outstanding
universal value of the property;
6.
Requests the State Party to identify the exact boundaries of the World Heritage
property and its buffer zone on a detailed topographic map at the appropriate
scale and to submit it, together with a report on the progress made in the
implementation of the above recommendations by 1 February 2006, for
43.
Ksar of At-Ben-Haddou (Morocco) (C 444)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Commends the State Party of Morocco for the inscription of the property on
the List of National Heritage and for having put into place institutional
consultation and coordination mechanisms;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 67
4.
Regrets that, despite the State Partys efforts, the state of conservation of the
property has remained unchanged for the past years and further requests that
the establishment, requested by the World Heritage Committee several times,
of a management structure with legal authority, adequate technical capacity,
resources and financial means to ensure the immediate preparation of the
management plan for the property and its application, has not yet been
completed ;
5.
Expresses its deep concern in the face of a situation incompatible with the
maintenance of the outstanding universal value of the property, that had
justified its inscription on the World Heritage List in 1987 ;
6.
Urges the State Party to put into place, by 1 February 2006, the management
structure requested in paragraph 4 above, and to report on the implementation
of this requirement to the World Heritage Centre ;
7.
Requests the State Party to invite a joint mission World Heritage Centre /
ICOMOS to assess the state of conservation of the property, including its
outstanding universal value;
8.
Decides to consider the inscription of the property on the List of World

Heritage in Danger or its possible delisting if the above mentioned measures
are not implemented by 1 February 2006.
100.
Archaeological site of Volubilis (Morocco) (C 836)

1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29 COM/7B.Rev,
2.
Regrets that the State Party of Morocco did not inform the Committee, as is
stipulated in paragraph 172 of the Operational Guidelines, of the major
building projects undertaken on the site of Volubilis and of the destruction of
the existing infrastructures ;
3.
Expresses its concern over the scope and volume of the new buildings, as well
as the visual impact of these developments that threaten to modify the
surrounding landscape, as well as the approach and the understanding of
visitors;
4.
Urges the State Party to consider the modification of the project in accordance
with the recommendations of the expert mission and to submit a revised
version to the World Heritage Centre and to ICOMOS for study, accompanied
by a management programme for the new installations in accordance with the
management plan for the entire property;
5.
Further urges the State Party to define a buffer zone to ensure the protection of
the area around the archaeological site and to take into account the
surrounding landscape in its entirety, in particular the agricultural plain to the
west of the property, which is inseparable from its historical origins;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 68
6.
Requests the State Party to submit, by 1 February 2006, a report on progress

made with the project and the recommendations of the present decision, for
102.
Tyre (Lebanon) (C 299)

1.
Recalling Decision 28 COM 15B.48, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou,

2004),
2.
Having noted the information received by the World Heritage Centre

concerning alleged threats to the archaeological remains of Tyre,
3.
Requests ICOMOS, in close consultation with the State Party of Lebanon and
the World Heritage Centre, to undertake a reactive monitoring mission to the
property in order to assess the impact of foreseen or on-going projects, to
determine the overall state of conservation of the property and to submit a
report for examination by the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006).
4.
Further requests the State Party to provide, by 1 February 2006, a report on

the follow-up of the implementation of Decision 28 COM 15B.48, notably
regarding the impact of the proposed highway in the vicinity of Tyre, the
establishment of the archaeological map and the transformation of the
commercial port, for examination by the Committee at its 30th session
(Vilnius, 2006).
44.
Kasbah of Algiers (Algeria) (C 565)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Commends the State Party of Algeria for having undertaken all of the actions
for the safeguard of the Kasbah of Algiers, in particular the publication of the
draft executive decree on the creation and delimitation of the protected sector
and the elaboration of a conservation plan for the Kasbah of Algiers;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 69
4.
Invites the State Party to submit an international assistance request so that an

expert can be made available to the Ministry of Culture to participate in the
examination of the permanent conservation and presentation plan of the
Kasbah of Algiers ;
5.
Urges the State Party to pursue rehabilitation measures within the Kasbah of
Algiers;
6.

February 2007, a report on the application of its Decision 28 COM 15B.43,
for examination by the Committee at its 31st session (2007).
45.
Memphis and its Necropolis - the Pyramid Fields from Giza to

Dahshur (Egypt) (C 86)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Commends the commitment of the State Party of Egypt towards the

improvement of the Pyramids area, and the abolition of the ring road link
project which was penetrating the Giza plateau,
4.
Regrets that no management plan for the entire property has yet been
developed and provided to the World Heritage Centre as requested in previous
decisions;
5.
Encourages the State Party to develop such a management plan for the entire
property, possibly through an international assistance Request to the World
Heritage Fund;
6.
Requests the State Party to keep the World Heritage Committee informed, via
the World Heritage Centre, of any major project proposed on the property,
according to the provisions of paragraph 172 of the Operational Guidelines;
7.
Also requests the State Party to submit, by 1 February 2007, a report on the
progress made in the development of this Management Plan for the entire
property, for examination by the Committee at its 31st session (2007).

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 70
46.
Bahla Fort (Oman) (C 433)
Decision 29 COM 46
1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29 COM/7B.Rev and the Draft

2.
Having noted the additional information presented by the World Heritage

Centre,
3.
Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15A.19 adopted at its 28th sessions (Suzhou,
2004),
4.
Urges the State Party of Oman to implement paragraphs 5 and 6 of Decision

28 COM 15A.19, concerning the organization of a stakeholders meeting and
the revision of the project for the new market ;
5.
Requests the State Party to report, by 1 February 2006, on the completion and
adoption of the management plan, taking fully into account the
recommendations of the World Heritage Centre and ICOMOS, for
examination by the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006);
6.
Further requests the State Party to submit, by 1 February 2006, a report on the
implementation of the recommendations of the above paragraph 4 and on any
conservation or presentation activity carried out on the property, for
47.
Medina of Essaouira (former Mogador) (Morocco) (C 753 rev)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Regrets that, in spite of the efforts of the State Party of Morocco, the state of
conservation of the Mellah Quarter and the North Wall has worsened, and that
new projects having an irreversible impact on the authenticity of the property
have been undertaken;
4.
Invites the State Party to inform it, in accordance with paragraph 172 of the
Operational Guidelines, about projects for the current transformation and new
construction in the protected zone and buffer zone so that the World
Heritage Committee can recommend appropriate measures to ensure the
preservation of the outstanding universal value of this property;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 71
5.
Invites the State Party to define, in collaboration with the World Heritage
Centre, an implementation strategy, including the budget for the work, of the
project for the conservation and presentation of the Medina of Essaouira
presented at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004);
6.
Encourages the State Party to reinforce the inspection of the Historic

Monuments and Sites created at Essaouira and to provide it with adequate
human and financial resources to ensure the protection of the property;
7.
Invites a joint mission World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS to assess the state of

8.

February 2006, a report on the implementation of the decisions of the
Committee, for its examination at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006).
ASIA AND PACIFIC
48.
Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur (Bangladesh) (C 322)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Commends the State Party of Bangladesh for the significant efforts made in
addressing the conservation problems of the terracotta plaques,
4.
Requests the State Party to pursue the efforts towards the strengthening of
security at the property by the recruitment of five additional guards by the end
of 2005 at the latest;
5.
Urges the State Party to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment of the

telephone tower on the heritage and landscape values of the Buddhist Vihara at
Paharpur, and consider the possibility of moving the tower further away from
the property ;
6.
Requests the State Party, possibly with the assistance of the World Heritage
Centre and the Advisory Bodies, to redefine and document, through the
appropriate cartographic documentation, the limits of the core and buffer zones
of the property, on the basis of a stronger Statement of outstanding universal
value ;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 72
7.
February 2007, a report on the impact of the telephone tower on the visual
integrity of the World Heritage property and the progress achieved in the
implementation of the above recommendations, for examination by the
Committee at its 31st Session (2007).
49.
Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and

Shengyang (China) (C439bis)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Congratulates the State Party of China for its efforts to protect the urban
historic fabric of Beijing surrounding the Imperial Palaces of the Ming and
Qing Dynasties by defining an extended larger area as buffer zone of the
property;
4.
Requests the State Party to provide information concerning the plan to

construct a new building within the courtyard of the Imperial Palace;
5.
Recommends that a joint reactive monitoring mission be dispatched by the

World Heritage Centre and ICOMOS in order to assess the actual impact of
the restoration works on the outstanding universal value of the World Heritage
properties in Beijing, i.e. the Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties,
the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace, and to make appropriate
(Vilnius, 2006);
6.
Requests the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre, before 1
February 2006, a progress report on the achievements made to update the
existing management plan of the Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing
Dynasties in Beijing as well as detailed maps indicating the buffer zone of the
property with supplementary information on the characteristics and authorized
uses in the buffer zone, for examination by the Committee at its 30th session
(Vilnius, 2006).

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 73
50.
Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa (China) (C 707ter)

1.
Having examined Documents

05/29.COM/7B.Add,
2.
2004),
3.
Expresses its appreciation to the State Party of China for the actions taken to
improve the state of conservation of the property and for inviting a joint World
Heritage Centre/ICOMOS reactive monitoring mission to the property;
4.
Requests the State Party to take into consideration the findings and
recommendations of the joint World Heritage Centre / ICOMOS monitoring
missions;
5.
Recommends that the State Party reinforce the institutional coordination at the
property by establishing at the level of the Tibet Autonomous Region, a
Steering Committee to meet regularly to review the overall management of the
Lhasa city and day-to-day management of the World Heritage property;
6.
Recommends that the State Party consider a reappraisal and revision of the
Overall Lhasa city Development Plan and the Conservation Plan 1999-2015,
so as to further integrate heritage conservation into the overall planning
process;
7.
Requests the State Party to evaluate and possibly redefine the buffer zones
pertaining to the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Norbulingka and submit
the detailed maps indicating the World Heritage boundary and protective
buffer zones to the World Heritage Centre for the examination by the
Committee at its 31st session (2007);
8.
Encourages the State Party to develop new guidelines for the conservation and
rehabilitation of historic traditional buildings and the protection of important
views within the historic centre of Lhasa;
9.
Requests the World Heritage Centre, the Advisory Bodies and other
international partners to support exchange programmes and training activities
on the conservation of traditional timber structures and on sustainable tourism
management and planning for the staff of the responsible authorities;
10.
Recommends that the State Party consider ways and means to develop:
11.
WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev
and
WHC-
a)
awareness-raising programmes on the restoration projects being

undertaken at the property;
b)
interpretation of the World Heritage values of the property to visitors;
February 2007, a state of conservation report on the progress made on the
implementation of the above recommendations for examination by the

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 74
51.
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (India) (C 1101)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Commends the State Party of India for the positive initiatives taken to
strengthen the conservation of the property since its inscription on the World
Heritage List in 2004;
4.
Requests the State Party to establish the following:
5.
a)
a site-management entity with full management authority for decisionmaking on property, answerable to the Archaeological Survey of India,
and provided with all the necessary financial support and expertise; and
b)
a management plan developed with full involvement of the established

management authority, and built around the Statement of outstanding
universal value, to ensure the integrated conservation of the property.
Requests the State Party to submit a report on the progress achieved in the
implementation of the above-recommendations to the World Heritage Centre
by 1 February 2007, for examination by the Committee at its 31st Session
(2007).
52.
Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya (India) (C 1056 rev)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Congratulates the State Party of India for the extensive efforts involved in
putting together documents for the management plan of the property and
organizing the joint World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS mission of April 2005;
4.

a)
adopt the provisions of the Site Management Plan of April 2005 within
the Bodhgaya Development Plan being prepared by the Bihar State
Government, including those that touch the extent of, and controls within
the Bodhgaya buffer zone and periphery zone;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 75
b)
explore an appropriate management mechanism for the property to

protect its outstanding universal value as well as the values of the
adjacent buffer and periphery zones;
c)
address the weaknesses identified by the joint World Heritage

Centre/ICOMOS Mission of April 2005 in the present Management Plan
document (April, 2005), particularly those related to description of the
propertys outstanding universal value;
d)
establish appropriate forms of support, control and involvement at both

national and state levels to put in place the management mechanism
described in b) above; and
e)
prepare a detailed property documentation of existing conditions within

buffer and periphery zones, as a basis for future monitoring.
5.
Encourages the State Party to explore the appropriateness of a long term

extension of the Mahabodhi Temple Complex inscription to include the
cultural landscape identified with the wanderings and enlightenment of the
Lord Buddha in this region, and possibly to include other properties associated
with the life of the Buddha in India, for example, Sarnath (currently on the
Indian national tentative list);
6.
Invites the State Party to give further consideration to the possible designation
of the property under national legislation in order to ensure protection of its
outstanding universal value as well as its authenticity and integrity;
7.
Requests the State Party to submit a report to the World Heritage Centre, by 1
February 2006, on the progress made in the implementation of the above
recommendations, for examination by the Committee at its 30th session
(Vilnius, 2006).
53.
Borobudur Temple Compounds (Indonesia) (C 592)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Congratulates the State Party of Indonesia for its efforts in addressing the
recommendations of the joint 2003 UNESCO/ICOMOS mission and for the
work undertaken to maintain the World Heritage value of the property despite
the difficult socio-economic situation faced by the local community;
4.
Notes, however, that the report submitted by the State Party did not address
most of the specific concerns raised by the World Heritage Committee in its
above-mentioned Decision 28 COM 15B.59;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 76
5.
Requests the State Party to confirm in writing that no major road

developments will be allowed within zones 1, 2 and 3 of Borobudur; that no
major commercial complexes will be built within any of the protective zones 1
to 5 as defined in the current regulations applied to the property; and that the
new proposed entrance and retail precinct (Jagad Jawa) in Zone 3 shall not be
erected;
6.
Also requests the State Party to invite a joint World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS
mission to assess the state of conservation of the property;
7.
Further requests the State Party to:

a)
develop a comprehensive Visitor Management Plan to mitigate the

negative impact of mass tourism on the property and raise-awareness of
the public on the need to protect the World Heritage property;
b)
provide detailed information on the existing institutional framework in

place for the management of the property, with particular attention paid
to the mechanisms established to ensure the appropriate coordination
among all the concerned parties. Proposals for the possible strengthening
of the current system should be also added, if appropriate; and
c)
provide further details on the strategy being developed for the sustainable
development of the area surrounding the Borobudur World Heritage
property, elaborating in particular on the characteristics of the proposed
Mandala approach and its operational implications.
8.
Encourages the State Party to continue the organization of awareness-raising

activities for local population and mobilize their active participation in
heritage conservation and management;
9.
Requests the State Party to provide to the World Heritage Centre, by 1

February 2006, a report on the progress made in the implementation of the
recommendations contained in points 5, 7 and 8 above for examination by the
54.
Meidan Emam, Esfahan (Islamic Republic of Iran) (C 115)

1.

2.
2004),
3.
Having taken note of the fact no final decision has yet been taken by the
Esfahan Justice Department concerning the reduction of the height of the
Jahan-Nama multifunctional complex,

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 77
4.
Having taken note, furthermore, of the intention expressed by the State Party
of the Islamic Republic of Iran to comply with the past recommendations of
the World Heritage Committee in this regard,
5.
Regretting, however, that as of the end of June 2005 the construction of the
multifunctional complex was still underway,
6.
Strongly urges the State Party to halt the on-going construction of the
multifunctional complex and continue its efforts to implement the decisions of
the World Heritage Committee as well as the recommendations of the National
Technical Committee, in order to reduce the height of the complex to 12
metres for the eastern side of the complex, closer to the World Heritage
property, and to 24 metres for the western side, including the tower, in
accordance to existing building regulations in the area and with a view to
ensure the conservation of the authentic setting and integrity of the historic
city of Esphahan surrounding the Meidan Emam World Heritage property;
7.
Decides to automatically inscribe the property on the List of World Heritage in

Danger on 1 February 2006, in consideration of the serious deterioration of
the architectural and town planning coherence (ascertained danger) and of the
threatening effects of town planning (potential danger) on the outstanding
universal value of the property, unless the State Party provides by that date an
official written communication to the World Heritage Centre confirming that
the height of the multifunctional complex will be reduced according to the
specifications provided in paragraph 6 above, and including a timetable for
implementation;
8.
Encourages the State Party to continue its efforts to nominate the extension of
the World Heritage property of Meidan Emam, to include the historic axis
consisting of the Friday Mosque, the Bazaars, the ancient bridges, the
Zayanderoud River, and the South Chahar Bagh Avenue, as a means to further
strengthen the protection of the urban heritage of Esfahan;
9.

February 2006, a report on the state of conservation of the property including
reference to the issue of the reduction of the multifunctional complex, for its
55.
Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha (Nepal) (C 666)

1.
2.
2004),

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 78
3.
Reiterating its serious concern about the lack of significant progress in

addressing the recommendations of the joint World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS
Mission of 2004 to reverse the negative impact of the new Maya Devi Temple
on the integrity and authenticity of the property,
4.
Requests the World Heritage Centre and ICOMOS to carry out a new joint
mission to the property to define, in close consultation with the responsible
authorities, definite solutions and concrete actions to address the above
concerns, including a clear timetable for implementation, and report to the
Committee on the outcome of the mission at its 30th Session (Vilnius, 2006);
5.
Also requests the State Party of Nepal to take urgent action, possibly through
assistance from the World Heritage Fund, towards the elaboration of a
comprehensive management plan for the property, built around its outstanding
universal value and in line with the principles set out in the Operational
Guidelines (paragraphs 96-119);
6.
February 2006, a report on the progress made in the implementation of the
above recommendations, including the recommendations of the joint mission
World Heritage Centre / ICOMOS of 2004, and the follow up to the
recommendations of the new joint World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS mission to
the property on the issue of the Maya Devi Temple, for examination by the
7.
Decides to consider the inscription of the property on the List of World

Heritage in Danger if the above mentioned measures are not implemented by 1
February 2006.
56.
Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications (Sri Lanka) (C 451)

1.
2.
Expressing its deepest sympathies to the authorities of Sri Lanka and the
victims of the tsunami of 26 December 2004,
3.
Highly commends the State Party of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka ICOMOS
Committee for the commitment shown towards the preservation of its cultural
heritage at a time of national crisis;
4.
Encourages the international community to contribute to the rehabilitation of

the World Heritage property of the Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
and of the cultural heritage of the country in general;
5.
Also encourages the State Party to integrate, within its reconstruction strategy
and operational mechanisms, a concern for cultural heritage, including for
vernacular architecture and traditional cultural landscapes that may have not
yet been listed under the current Antiquities Law;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 79
6.
Requests the State Party to keep the World Heritage Centre informed of the
outcome of the negotiations with the various donors interested in contributing
to the safeguarding of the cultural heritage of the World Heritage property.
57.
Samarkand Crossroads of Cultures (Uzbekistan) (C 603 rev)

1.
2.
Expressing its deep concern about the on-going large-scale restoration and
urban landscaping programme at the Shakhi-Zindah ensemble, which appear
to be severely affecting the integrity and authenticity of the World Heritage
property;
3.
Requests the State Party of Uzbekistan immediately to stop the on-going

works at Shaki-Zindah;
4.
Also requests the State Party to provide to the World Heritage Centre a
complete documentation on the works being planned, in accordance to the
provisions of the Operational Guidelines (paragraph 172);
5.
Further requests ICOMOS to carry out a reactive monitoring mission to the

property as soon as possible in order to assess the actual impact of the works
on the outstanding universal value of the World Heritage property and report
to the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006). Depending on the results
of this mission, the Committee may inscribe the property in the List of World
Heritage in Danger at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006).
58.
Complex of Hu Monuments (Vietnam) (C 678)

1.
2.
Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.61 adopted at its 28th session ( Suzhou,
2004),
3.
Having taken note of the socio-economic reasons that justified the upgrading
of the road infrastructure around the Citadel of Hu,
4.
Congratulates the State Party of Vietnam for its efforts to mitigate the negative
impact of these roads on the heritage values of the property and to deal with
the serious issue of the illegal constructions encroaching upon the property;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 80
5.
Notes, on the other hand, the intention expressed by the Vietnamese authorities
to extend the World Heritage property to include certain monuments such as
the An Dinh Residence (Last Queen Mothers residence), Memorial House of
Queen Mother Tu Cung and Van Van Tomb (Last Great Queen Mothers
tomb);
6.
7.
a)
follow-up and implement as soon as possible the actions envisaged for

the demolition or modification of the illegal buildings constructed within
the World Heritage property;
b)
proceed to the compilation of a complete inventory of the traditional

urban buildings of Hu;
c)
elaborate, in consultation with the World Heritage Centre, a

comprehensive management plan for the property, built upon its
outstanding universal value and in line with the principles set out in the
Operational Guidelines (2005) (paragraphs 96-119). This management
plan should concern all monuments and landscape areas considered as
having a significant heritage value associated to Hu and which are
currently not included in the property inscribed on the World Heritage
List, in view of a possible re-nomination of the property;
February 2006, a progress report on the implementation of the above
(Vilnius, 2006).
59.
Taj Mahal (C 252), Agra Fort (C 251) and Fatepur Sikri (C 255)
(India)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Commends the State Party of India for the steps it has taken in response to the
Committees requests;
4.
Encourages the State Party, in consultation with the World Heritage Centre
and the Advisory Bodies, to continue its efforts towards the establishment of
an integrated Management plan for World Heritage properties of the Agra
district, with the full and direct involvement of all stakeholders, in view of a
possible future re-nomination as a single World Heritage property;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 81
5.
Recommends to the State party, in developing such an integrated management

plan, to define the ultimate form and extent of the possible re-nomination
based on careful studies and considerations, taking into account the World
Heritage values recognized at the time of the inscription of the properties and
in close consultation with the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies
;
6.
Requests the State Party to submit a report on the progress made on the
development of the integrated management mechanism of the three properties,
by 1 February 2007, for examination by the Committee at its 31st session
(2007).
60.
Town of Luang Prabang (Lao Peoples Democratic Republic) (C

479 rev)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Recognizing the importance of the territorial dimension of heritage

conservation and heritage-based development, as developed in the Scheme for
Coherent Territorial Development (SCOT), notably to mitigate the
development pressure on the World Heritage property,
4.
Reiterating, however, its concern over the capacity of the national and local
authorities to continue enforcement measures for heritage protection in a
sustainable manner, particularly to maintain the vital function of the Maison
du Patrimoine without dependence on external aid,
5.
Encourages the State Party of Lao Peoples Democratic Republic to seek

national measures to raise funds for conservation;
6.
Requests the State Party to regularly report to the World Heritage Centre on
the progress achieved in the implementation of the Plan de Sauvegarde et de
Mise en Valeur and the SCOT, as well as on other conservation issues in the
core protected area.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 82
61.
State Historical and Cultural Park Ancient Merv

(Turkmenistan) (C 886)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Congratulates the State Party of Turkmenistan on the efforts made in terms of

reinforcement of the legal protection, elaboration of a management plan and
coordination of activities undertaken by different international teams;
4.
Encourages the State Party to consider applying for International Assistance

under the World Heritage Fund for the organization of training activities;
5.
Requests the State Party to regularly report to the World Heritage Centre on
the progress achieved on the protection of the property, especially as regards
the management plan, which is currently being elaborated.
62.
Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz (Uzbekistan) (C 885)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Congratulates the State Party of Uzbekistan for the advances made in the
management and protection of the property;
4.
Notes, however, that a real management plan for the property would still need
to be prepared, based on the principles set out in the Operational Guidelines;
5.
Requests the State Party, with assistance from the World Heritage Centre and
the Advisory Bodies, to develop a comprehensive Management Plan
specifically targeted at the situation in Shakhrisyabz, clearly based on the
outstanding universal value of the property as recognized by the World
Heritage Committee and in accordance with the principles set out in the
Operational Guidelines (paragraphs 96-119). This should include a description
of the physical attributes that it aims to conserve, specific activities to protect
these attributes and provisions for a monitoring their state of conservation, as
well as details on how the management system operates in aspects such as
decision-making
structure,
budgeting,
monitoring,
specific
conservation/restoration projects, etc.;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 83
6.
Further requests the State Party to submit, to the World Heritage Centre a
report, by 1 February 2006, on the progress achieved on the implementation
of the above recommendation, for examination by the Committee at its 30th
63.
City of Graz - Historic Centre (Austria) (C 931)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Noting with concern the results of the joint UNESCO/ICOMOS mission and
the trend towards ongoing alterations to historic buildings and new
constructions,
4.
Requests the State Party of Austria to reconsider a number of building projects

in the core and the buffer-zone of the property as indicated by the joint
UNESCO/ICOMOS mission;
5.
Urges the State Party and the concerned authorities to implement the missions
recommendations;
6.
Also requests the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre by 1
February 2006 a progress report on the implementation of the missions
recommendations and on progress made towards a comprehensive Urban
Master Plan for the World Heritage property and its buffer-zone for
64.
City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta (Georgia) (C 708)

1.
2.
2004),

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 84
3.
Urges the State Party of Georgia to define core and buffer zones of the
property;
4.
Expresses its serious concern over the state of conservation of this property
and urges the State Party to take urgent and appropriate measures;
5.
Encourages the State Party to implement the Master Plan developed by

UNESCO and UNDP in 2003;
6.
Recalls the importance of cooperation between the State Party and

stakeholders for the conservation of the property.
7.
Requests the State Party to solve the problem of the illegal and inappropriate
additions to the old Catholicos Palace that strongly affects Mtskhetas
outstanding universal value.
8.
Requests the State Party to provide the World Heritage Centre with an updated
report by 1 February 2007 for examination by the Committee at its 31st
session (2007).
65.
Rock Drawings in Valcamonica (Italy) (C 94)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Takes note of the results of the joint UNESCO/ICOMOS mission in

September 2004;
4.
Requests the State Party of Italy to further clarify and define the core and
buffer zones of the property;
5.
Encourages the State Party to complete the management plan to be submitted

to the World Heritage Centre;
6.
Further encourages the State Party to follow up on the recommendations of the

mission, in consultation with the World Heritage Centre and ICOMOS,
particularly concerning the development of a coordinated research programme
and the use of alternative conservation methods;
7.
Further requests the State Party to provide by 1 February 2007 the World
Heritage Centre with a progress report taking into account the
recommendations of the joint UNESCO/ICOMOS mission for examination by
the World Heritage Committee at its 31st session (2007).

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 85
66.
City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto (Italy) (C

712 bis)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Thanks the State Party of Italy for the submission of a detailed technical
report;
4.
Acknowledges the efforts by the State Party to amend the initial Highway
construction project;
5.
Takes note of the results of the joint UNESCO/ICOMOS mission to the

property;
6.
Requests the State Party to ensure that the management and conservation plan
of the area is being finalized by early 2006;
7.
Further requests the State Party to take measures to prevent any illegal or
inappropriate construction within the property;
8.
Urges the State Party to ensure that a strict control is exerted on land uses in
the area surrounding the Villa, in order to avoid urban sprawls or development
of industrial constructions that may affect the landscape;
9.
Further urges the State Party to send to the World Heritage Centre a complete
dossier on the project including the design of each component of the
infrastructure in the area concerned;
10.
Requests the State Party to prepare for each of the components of the World
Heritage property of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto a
management and conservation plan including buffer zones and specific
measures to protect the historic landscape;
11.
Further requests the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre by 1
February 2006 a progress report on the implementation of the missions
recommendations and the management and conservation plan for the World
Heritage property and its buffer zone for examination by the Committee at its

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 86
67.
Curonian Spit (Lithuania and Russian Federation) (C 994)

1.
Having examined the Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev and the Draft

2.
2004),
3.
Warmly commends both States Parties of Lithuania and the Russian

Federation for establishing an agreement by the deadline of 1 February 2005 to
perform a joint post-project Environmental Impact Assessment for the D-6 oil
platform and pipeline, together with other activities related to bilateral
cooperation for safeguarding the property, and therefore avoiding the
inscription of the property on the List of World Heritage in Danger;
4.
Requests both States Parties to implement the joint post-project EIA process
and to sign the bilateral agreement concerning cooperation in case of pollution
accidents, pollution prevention/mitigation and compensation measures
including the cooperation plan in case of pollution accidents in the Baltic sea
as outlined in the action plan according to the timetable;
5.
Also requests the States Parties to provide the World Heritage Centre with a
state of conservation report of the property, including information on progress
of cooperation between the States Parties regarding the joint post-project EIA
process and other activities specified in the action plan by 1 February 2006
for examination by the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006).
68.
Auschwitz Concentration Camp (Poland) (C 31)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Notes with solemnity that the year 2005 is the 60th anniversary of the
liberation of the concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau;
4.
Welcomes the establishment of the Steering Committee and the Planning

Team for the preparation of the management plan; but nevertheless

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 87
5.
Strongly encourages the State Party of Poland to continue its efforts in the
preparation of the management plan for the deadline of January 2006, and to
keep the World Heritage Centre informed of the progress during its
preparation;
6.
Requests the State Party to provide by 1 February 2006 the World Heritage
Centre with a state of conservation report, including progress on the
preparation of the management plan, for examination by the Committee at its
69.
Old Town of Avila and its Extra-Muros Churches (Spain) (C 348

rev)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Thanks the State Party of Spain for having submitted an updated report on the
state of conservation of the property;
4.
Regrets that the municipality allowed the construction of a building whose

height and volume alter the historic architectural values of the square;
5.
Recalls the importance of fully respecting paragraph 173 c) of the Operational

Guidelines;
6.
Also regrets that the concerned authorities did not consult with the World
Heritage Centre regarding the project in time so as to avoid the alteration of
historic urban fabric at the Plaza Santa Teresa;
7.
Acknowledges the importance of the design of the Santa Teresa square and the
establishment of a visual axis between the church and the gate;
8.
Urges the State Party to improve the reporting mechanism to the Committee
according to Paragraph 172 of the Operational Guidelines;
9.
Encourages the State Party together with the local authorities to improve
specific legislation so as to ensure appropriate legal protection of the historic
urban fabric and structure on a national level;
10.
Requests the State Party to provide the World Heritage Centre in the
framework of the Periodic Reporting exercise with an updated report
designating the buffer zones;
11.
Also requests ICOMOS to submit at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006) a detailed
report on the visual impact of the building to the outstanding universal value of
the property;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 88
12.
Further requests the State Party to provide the World Heritage Centre by 1
February 2006 with a progress report on the legal status and the
implementation of the protection zones for examination by the Committee at
70.
Historic Areas of Istanbul (Turkey) (C 356)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Noting with appreciation the conservation efforts made by the national

authorities and the Greater Istanbul municipality and the district
municipalities, as presented in the report submitted by the State Party of
Turkey, notably in approving the conservation plan for the Historic Peninsula,
initiation of the seismic master plan and the financial allocation for heritage
conservation of Istanbul, as well as the progress in the EU-financed FenerBalat Rehabilitation project and the Save Our Roofs campaign for the
preservation of civil architecture through a housing improvement policy ;
4.
Also noting the collaboration between the Ministry of Culture, the General
Directorate of Pious Foundations, the Metropolitan Municipality of Istanbul,
and the Governor of Istanbul in addressing conservation problems and project
development, including the Istanbul: Museum City project,
5.
Requests the State Party:
6.
a)
to ensure the urgent completion of regulations, in order to enable the

enforcement of the Urban Conservation and Development Plan and to
unblock central Government funds for use by the district municipalities;
and
b)
to exert greater care in the conservation techniques applied in the

consolidation of the Theodosian Walls, in order not to undermine any
further the authenticity of the property;
Further requests the State Party to submit, by 1 February 2006, a detailed

report on the progress achieved in the implementation of the above-mentioned
recommendations and benchmarks for addressing the issues raised in Decision
28 COM 15B.80 specifically with regard to including the property on the List
of World Heritage in Danger for examination by the Committee at its 30th

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 89
71.
Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley (Andorra) (C 1160)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Thanks the State Party of Andorra for having submitted a comprehensive

update as requested;
4.
Notes that the legal protection has been addressed through a decree which
ensures the protection of both natural and cultural values of the Valley, and
that the decree is to be adopted in June 2005;
5.
Requests the State Party to inform the World Heritage Centre about the
implementation of the management plan and on the adoption of the decree on
the legal protection of the property and its implementation, by 1 February
2006 at the latest.
72.
Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg (Austria) (C 784)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Thanks the State Party of Austria for having submitted the updated report and
details of the preparation of a management plan for the World Heritage
property;
4.
Notes with appreciation that a consultation process between the State Party
and ICOMOS has been started for the train station project, and encourages the
State Party to further cooperate in the case of other urban development
projects,
5.
Notes with concern, however, that major high-rise projects undertaken in the
immediate surrounding of the World Heritage property are likely to deteriorate
its visual integrity;
6.
Encourages the State Party to improve specific legislation so as to ensure

appropriate legal protection of the historic urban fabric and structure;
7.
Urges the State Party to avoid any construction and refurbishment that could
negatively impact on the outstanding universal value of the property;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 90
8.

February 2007 an update report on the situation for examination by the
73.
Palace and Gardens of Schnbrunn (Austria) (C 786)

1.
2.
Thanks the State Party of Austria for having provided updated information on
the state of the planning process for the area of Meidling;
3.
Noting with concern that another high-rise building project is likely to affect
the World Heritage property in Vienna,
4.
Encourages the State Party to improve specific legislation so as to ensure

appropriate legal protection of the historic urban fabric and structure including
its visual integrity;
5.
Recalls the importance of taking into account the recommendations of the

Vienna Memorandum on World Heritage and Contemporary Architecture Managing the Historic Urban Landscape referred to in Decision 29 COM 5.3,
adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005).
6.
Urges the State Party to reconsider the height of this building project and to
submit alternative solutions with no direct impact on the visual integrity of the
property;
7.
Requests the State Party to invite a joint UNESCO/ICOMOS mission to the

property before the decision on the final project is taken;
8.
Further requests the State Party to provide an updated report to the World
Heritage Committee by 1 February 2006 for examination by the Committee at
74.
Historic District of Qubec (Canada) (C 300)

1.
2.
2004),

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 91
3.
Thanks the State Party of Canada for having submitted a comprehensive

Periodic Report on the property;
4.
Encourages the State Party to consider re-submitting a proposal for an

extension of the property and to keep the World Heritage Centre informed on
any progress made in this regard.
75.
Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery (Georgia) (C 710)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Encourages the State Party of Georgia to take appropriate measures, including

seeking of funds, to address conservation issues identified in the state of
conservation report;
4.
Requests the State Party to provide the World Heritage Centre by 1 February
2007 with an updated report for examination by the Committee at its 31st
session (2007).
76.
Classical Weimar (Germany) (C 846)

1.
2.
Regretting the fire damage at the Duchess Anna Amalia Library, part of the
Classical Weimar World Heritage property and the loss of the extraordinary
collection of literature, which is partly included in the register Memory of the
World,
3.
Notes with appreciation the considerable immediate assistance provided to the

property;
4.
Encourages the State Party of Germany to continue its support to the

restoration of the Library and to ensure appropriate risk prevention at the
World Heritage property;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 92
5.
2007 with a progress report on the restoration work at the Library.
77.
Etruscan Necropolises of Cerveteri and Tarquinia (Italy) (C

1158)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Thanks the State Party of Italy for the timely submission of the Management
Plan;
4.
Commends the State Party for submission of the revised maps of the property
inscribed on the World Heritage List;
5.
Requests the State Party to provide to the World Heritage Centre by 1

February 2006 with:
a)
complementary detailed information on visitor management, presented

on detailed maps; and
b)
photographic documentation.
78.
Historic Centre of Riga (Latvia) (C 852)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Acknowledging with appreciation the information provided by the Latvian

authorities on the progress in the preservation and development plan as well as
the overall planning arrangements and international cooperation in the
development of a planning strategy,

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 93
4.
Encourages the State Party of Latvia to finalize and implement the

preservation and development plan for the Historic Centre of Riga, in close
cooperation with the City authorities, and to ensure an overall vision for the
property, including the town planning strategy and comprehensive urban
management;
5.
Requests the State Party to carefully review all projects foreseen in the area
and its buffer zone, and to conduct a visual impact study to ensure that the new
and recently constructed buildings will fully respect, in accordance with the
recommendations of the Vienna Memorandum on World Heritage and
Contemporary Architecture Managing the Historic Urban Landscape
referred to in Decision 29 COM 5.3, adopted at its 29th session (Durban,
2005), the visual integrity of the Historical Centre of Riga as well as
preserving the historical watercourses as open public space without any new
buildings;
6.
Also requests the State Party to submit a report to the World Heritage by 1
February 2007 Centre on the progress made in the implementation of the
preservation and development plan as well as an update on the abovementioned study on projects which may have an impact on the visual integrity
of the property, for examination by the Committee at its 31st session (2007), a
year after the completion of Section II of the Periodic Report for Europe.
79.
Old Town of Vilnius (Lithuania) (C 541)

1.
2.
Noting with concern the information provided concerning the project for the
construction of high-rise buildings located in the vicinity of the Old Town of
Vilnius which will have a considerable visual impact on the property,
3.
Regrets the demolition of the wooden heritage located in these construction

areas which although not part of the World Heritage designated area,
nevertheless form part of the cultural heritage of Vilnius,
4.
Strongly urges the State Party of Lithuania to revise these projects to ensure
the maintenance of the outstanding universal value and the integrity of the
World Heritage property and reminds the State Party of its commitment to the
implementation of the Convention,
5.
Requests the State Party to provide to the World Heritage Centre by 1

February 2006 a detailed report on the development projects, the overall town
planning and administrative provisions in place to ensure the adequate
preservation of the property for examination by the Committee at its 30th

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 94
6.
Encourages the State Party to improve specific legislation so as to ensure an

appropriate legal protection of the historic urban fabric and structure, including
its visual integrity.
80.
The Megalithic Temples of Malta (Malta) (C 132 bis)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Thanks the State Party of Malta for the reports provided concerning the
conservation of the World Heritage property and on the project for a Heritage
Park,
4.
Congratulates the State Party on the considerable progress that has been made
over the past year in the complex process of drafting a Management Plan for
six properties;
5.
Requests the State Party to provide to the World Heritage Centre

complementary information on Management Plan drafting, as well as on the
project for a Heritage Park;
6.
Further requests the State Party to provide the World Heritage Centre with a
detailed report on the Megalithic Temples, including information about illegal
structures close to the Ggantija Temple on Gozo by 1 February 2007 for
examination by the Committee at its 31st session (2007).
81.
Cultural Landscape of Sintra (Portugal) (C 723)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Congratulates the State Party of Portugal for having submitted a

comprehensive management plan including a detailed action plan, financing
and coordination mechanisms for the World Heritage property;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 95
4.
Requests the State Party to ensure that monitoring and evaluation indicators
are put in place, and to better harmonize the aims of the action plan with the
management plan (Phases I and II), as well as to foresee resources for ongoing
maintenance of the built environment of the property;
5.
Recalling that a mission to the property has been requested and noting that it is
scheduled to take place in late 2005 or early 2006,
6.
Asks the State Party to provide all arrangements for the joint
UNESCO/ICOMOS/IUCN mission,
7.
Requests the State Party to keep the World Heritage Centre informed on the
implementation of the Management Plan and the progress made on the
restoration work.
82.
Historic Centre of Sighisoara (Romania) (C 902)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Regrets that the State Party of Romania did not submit a state of conservation
report and notes that a report on the property is due with Section II of the
European Periodic Reporting to be examined in 2006;
4.
Also requests the State Party to provide the World Heritage Centre by 1
February 2007 with an updated report in order for the World Heritage
Committee to examine the state of conservation of the property at its 31st
session (2007).
83.
Kizhi Pogost (Russian Federation) (C 544)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Thanks the State Party of the Russian Federation for the progress report on the
organisation of the restoration works of the Church of the Transfiguration and
the continuing efforts to improve the state of conservation of the property,

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 96
4.
Regrets that the State Party did not provide a detailed report, as requested by
the World Heritage Committee, on the progress of the actual conservation
works, detailed budget and funding sources as well as the overall state of
5.
Notes with concern the continuing uncertainty of funding for the restoration
works and the overall inconsistent information on the management of the
property;
6.
Urges the State Party to collaborate closely with the Advisory Bodies and the
World Heritage Centre regarding the development of the conservation works
and the management of the property;
7.
Considers that in view of the lack of information on the state of conservation

of the property and lack of follow-up to the recommendation of the 2002
Workshop and the recommendation of the Committee, the threats to the
property are considerable;
8.
Requests the State Party to submit reports by 1 February 2006 to the World
Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies, for examination by the World
Heritage Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006), containing the
following:
9.
a)
a detailed work plan with precise budget;
b)
a comprehensive report on the steps of the conservation works including

information on the impact of interventions on the conservation works;
c)
information on the management measures for the property;
d)
an update on the status and determination of the buffer zone;
e)
information on risk preparedness measures in place for the entire

property; and
f)
clarification on the management of tourism in the region in relation to the

values of the inscribed property;
Decides to consider, on the basis of this report, whether or not the property
should be inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
84.
Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor (Serbia and

Montenegro) (C 125)

1.
2.
2004),

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 97
3.
Thanks the State Party of Serbia and Montenegro for the reports provided,
concerning the progress in drafting of the management plan for the property
initiated in 2003, and the concerns about the building of the Verige Bridge
near the entrance to the Bay of Kotor;
4.
2006 with complementary detailed information on the Management Plan
drafting and with a detailed report on the building project for the Verige
Bridge near the entrance to the Bay of Kotor for examination by the
85.
Route of Santiago de Compostela (Spain) (C 669)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Thanks the State Party of Spain for having submitted the updated report on the
project of the Yesa Dam;
4.
Regrets, however, that the documents have only been provided in Spanish, and
not in one of the working languages of the Convention (English or French),
5.
Requests the State Party to report to the Committee, in conformity with the
Operational Guidelines (paragraph 172) if any changes are made to the project
as it was presented at this session;
6.
Also requests the State Party to keep the World Heritage Centre informed on
the final plans in the framework of the National Water Programme.
86.
Old City of Salamanca (Spain) (C 381rev)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Thanks the State Party of Spain for having submitted an updated report on the
state of conservation of the property;

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 98
4.
Regrets that the State Party did not provide the integrated management plan
for the property as requested;
5.
Requests the State Party to improve and implement specific legislation so as to

ensure appropriate legal protection of the historic urban fabric and structure on
a national level;
6.
Also requests that the World Heritage Centre and ICOMOS submit an updated
detailed report on the legal protection and management of the property, for
examination by the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006)
7.
Requests the State Party to provide the World Heritage Centre with a copy of
the management plan as part of the documentation of the European Periodic
Report for Section II and to provide a progress report by 1 February 2007 for
examination by the Committee at its 31st session (2007).
87.
L'viv - the Ensemble of the Historic Centre (Ukraine) (C 865)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Commends the State Party of Ukraine for taking measures to improve the
management structure and planning process and encourages it to continue their
efforts;
4.
Encourages the State Party to complete the revision of the Master Plan for the
World Heritage property and notes that a report on the property is due under
Section II of the Periodic Report for Europe;
5.
Requests the State Party to provide the World Heritage Centre with an updated
report by 1 February 2007 for examination by the Committee at its 31st
session (2007).
88.
Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated sites (United Kingdom) (C

373)

1.
2.
2004),

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 99
3.
Expresses its concerns on the fact that no progress in resolving the controversy
over the "A303 Stonehenge Improvement" scheme has been made;
4.
Takes note of the planning application for the visitor centre;
5.
Requests once again that the Inspector's Report of the A303 Stonehenge
Improvement Inquiry be provided to the World Heritage Centre upon
publication;
6.
Requests the State Party of the United Kingdom to provide the World Heritage
Centre with an updated report by 1 February 2007, for examination by the
89.
Tower of London (United Kingdom) (C 488)
Decision 29 COM 7B.89 Rev

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Takes note with regret that the requested in-depth study on the possible impact
of development projects in the immediate vicinity of the property has not yet
been submitted to the World Heritage Centre;
4.
Recalls the commitment of the State Party of the United Kingdom at the time
of the inscription of the property in the World Heritage List, to enforce
policies aiming at protecting the environment of the Tower and to apply
restrictive covenants on new developments;
5.
Considers that, if the study is not completed, the Committee may need to
examine the possibility of inscribing the property in the List of World Heritage
in Danger;
6.
Welcomes the improvements to the setting of the Tower of London through

the completion of the Tower Environs Scheme which has created a new public
space in London;
7.
Strongly requests the State Party to provide the World Heritage Centre by 1
February 2006 with a progress report on the preparation of the Management
Plan, the above-mentioned in-depth study and developments of the
construction of the London Bridge Tower and the Minerva Tower, for

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 100
101.
Historic Centre of esk Krumlov (Czech Republic) (C 617)

1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Add,
2.
Takes note of the findings of the ICOMOS mission to the property;
3.
Endorses the opinion of the State Party of Czech Republic to remove the
revolving theatre from its present location within the Castle gardens and
recommends to involve garden archaeologists for such removal, and
rehabilitate the garden area affected as well as the Bellaria Summerhouse in
accordance with the conservation standards outlined in the draft conceptual
plan;
4.
Further recommends the State Party to ensure that the design of the revolving
theatre and its setting at the new location within the buffer zone of the property
are in harmony with the historic environment;
5.
Requests the State Party to provide the World Heritage Centre with a progress
report by 1 February 2006 for examination by the Committee at its 30th
90.
Maya Site of Copn (Honduras) (C 129)

1.

2.
Recalling its Decision 27 COM 7B.93, adopted at its 27th Session (UNESCO,
2003),
3.
Takes note of the decision of the State Party of Honduras to cease operations
at the airstrip of La Estanzuela and to create a reserved air space over the
archaeological Park of Copan;
4.
Encourages the State Party to reconsider the plans for the Rio Amarillo airport
facility construction in view of the archaeological importance of the Copan
Valley, with a view to its possible consideration as an extension to the current
World Heritage property, and to consider relocation of this airport to La
Entrada (70 km away from the property);

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 101
5.
Requests the State Party, in case it decides to build the airport facility in Rio
Amarillo, to conduct previously an environmental impact study examining the
impact on the archaeological remains, as well as a comprehensive Public Use
Plan for the World Heritage property to mitigate any negative effects that
could occur at the World Heritage property of Copan as a result of the foreseen
tourist development and to submit this Plan to the World Heritage Centre for
consultation;
6.
Further requests the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre by 1
February 2006 a progress report, for examination by the Committee at its
91.
Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan (Mexico) (C 414)

1.
2.
Taking note of the joint UNESCO/ICOMOS Reactive Monitoring mission

report, including its conclusions and recommendations,
3.
Regretting that the construction of the Wal-Mart Commercial Centre was

allowed without the World Heritage Centre being informed,
4.
Further regretting that the symbolic value of the property was not considered
by the local and national authorities before allowing such a construction to be
made,
5.
Urgently requests the State Party of Mexico to proceed with the development
and implementation of an integrated management plan for the property
involving the local communities and other stakeholders in the process ;
6.
Further requests the State Party to submit by 1 February 2007 a detailed

report on the progress made with the design, adoption and implementation of
the integrated management plan for the property, for examination by the
92.
Coro and its Port (Venezuela) (C 658)

1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29 COM/7B.Rev,
2.
Recalling its Decisions 27 COM 7B.102 and 28 COM 15B.106,

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 102
3.
Takes note of the report of the second joint UNESCO/ICOMOS reactive

monitoring mission;
4.
Commends the State Party of Venezuela for having committed itself at the
highest level to address the issues of concern expressed in the 2002 mission
report and in the subsequent decisions of the Committee, particularly through
the creation of a Presidential Commission for the Protection of Coro, the Port
of La Vela and their Areas of Influence;
5.
Notes with satisfaction the inter-institutional nature of the Presidential

Commission and its integrated vision on conservation and development;
6.
Notes, however, that most actions are in the planning phase and that the
results, scope and impact of the work of the Presidential Commission on the
state of conservation of the World Heritage property can only be assessed at a
later stage and that in the meantime, the property is not managed as one
integrated whole and that there is no conservation plan;
7.
Also notes that the gradual and considerable deterioration in the state of
conservation, authenticity and integrity of the property was considerably
aggravated by heavy rains that occurred between November 2004 and
February 2005;
8.
Expresses its deep concern about the state of conservation of the property and
the lack of adequate management, planning and conservation mechanisms;
9.
Urges the State Party to implement the recommendations issued of the joint
UNESCO/ICOMOS missions of 2002 and 2005 and requests the State Party to
develop a time-bound plan for their implementation;
10.
Recalls Article 11.4 of the Convention and paragraph 179 of its Operational
Guidelines with regard to ascertained danger (including serious deterioration
of materials, structures and town-planning coherence) and potential danger
(lack of conservation policy);
11.
Decides to inscribe Coro and its Port on the List of World Heritage in
Danger;
12.
Adopts the following benchmarks for the future assessment of the

effectiveness of measures to be taken by the State Party:
13.
a)
adoption and effective implementation of an Emergency Action Plan;
b)
adoption and implementation of a comprehensive integrated management

plan for the World Heritage property;
c)
adoption and implementation of an effective management structure; and
d)
marked improvement of the state of conservation of the property, both in

terms of individual structures and the urban ensembles of Coro and La
Vela.

February 2006 a progress report including a time-bound plan for the
implementation of the recommendations of the joint 2002 and 2005 UNESCO
/ ICOMOS missions and information on the progress made in their
implementation, for review by the Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius,
2006).

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 103
93.
Colonial City of Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) (C 526)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Regrets that no information has been provided by the State Party of the
Dominican Republic, as requested in the abovementionned Decision;
4.
Reiterates its request to the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre
by 1 February 2006 a report on the state of conservation of the property, for
94.
Fortifications on the Caribbean side of Panama: Portobelo-San

Lorenzo (Panama) (C 135)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Taking note of the information transmitted by the State Party of Panama on the
progress in the restoration project Proyecto Piloto de Panama: Portobelo-San
Lorenzo,
4.
Reiterates its invitation to the State Party to submit a request for international
assistance of the World Heritage Fund to support in particular the development
of management policies for the World Heritage property;
5.

February 2007 a progress report for examination by the Committee at its 31st
session (2007).

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 104
95.
Archaeological Site of Chavn (Peru) (C 330)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Taking note of the information provided by the State Party,
4.
Urges the State Party of Peru to develop a management plan for the property
of Chavn, including La Banda, which should include statutory provisions for
archaeological evaluation of all areas in and around the World Heritage
property in advance of any form of intervention;
5.
Requests the State Party to send an outline of a management plan to the World
Heritage Centre by 1 February 2006 for examination by the Committee at its
96.
City of Cuzco (Peru) (C 273)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Takes note of the information provided and congratulates the State Party of
Peru on the efforts made in the elaboration of the draft Master Plan for the City
of Cuzco and the management plan for the archaeological site of Saqsaywama,
4.
Urges the State Party to finalize the procedure for, and start implementation of
the Master Plan for the City of Cuzco;
5.
Requests the State Party to keep the Committee informed on the progress in
the adoption and implementation of the Master Plan.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 105
97.
Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa (Peru) (C 1016)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Takes note of the finalization of the outline programme for Emergencies and
Disaster Reduction, and regrets that no information was provided on the
demolition of the immovable heritage in 2003 in the Historic Centre of
Arequipa, as requested at its 28th session,
4.
Encourages the State Party of Peru to implement the Emergencies and Disaster
Reduction Plan at the soonest;
5.

February 2006 detailed information on the interventions foreseen for the San
Agustn Church and Tower, for examination by the Committee at its 30th
98.
Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana (Peru) (C

700)

1.
2.
Taking note of the information provided by the State Party of Peru,
3.
Requests the State Party to take the appropriate measures to halt the
uncontrolled use of, and resulting damages to, the protected area, including
continued vehicular traffic through the geoglyphs and dumping of solid waste;
4.
Also requests the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre by 1
February 2006 a detailed report on the systematic monitoring measures and
activities implemented by the Multisectorial Commission, for examination by

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 106
99.
Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento

(Uruguay) (C 747)

1.
2.
2004),
3.
Requests the State Party of Uruguay to keep the World Heritage Centre
informed of the progress in the revision of the hotel-casino project and the
preparation of the management plan for the World Heritage property.

1.
Decides to examine at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006) the state of conservation
reports of the following World Heritage properties inscribed in the List of the
100 most endangered sites of the World Monuments Watch:
a)
Ancient Ksours
(Mauritania);
of
Ouadane,
Chinguetti,
b)
Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco (Mexico);
c)
Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct (Spain); and
d)
Historical monuments of Thatta (Pakistan).

(Durban, 2005)
Tichitt
and
Oualata
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 107
Decision 29 COM 7C
1.
Having examined
05/29.COM/7B.Rev,
Documents
2.
Wishing to motivate and assist State Parties to get properties removed from the
List of World Heritage in Danger,
3.
Encouraging greater international cooperation among States Parties in order to

reduce the number of properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger,
4.
Wishing to improve the consistency and effectiveness of state of conservation

reports both with respect to properties on the World Heritage List and the List
of World Heritage in Danger,
5.
Reiterates that reports of missions to review the state of conservation of

properties on the World Heritage List, in conformity with paragraph 173 of the
Operational Guidelines, must include:
WHC-05/29.COM/7A
and
WHC-
a)
an indication of threats or significant improvement in the conservation of

the property since the last report to the World Heritage Committee;
b)
any follow-up to previous decisions of the World Heritage Committee to

the state of conservation of the property; and
c)
information on any threat or damage to or loss of outstanding universal

value, integrity and/or authenticity for which the property was inscribed
on the World Heritage List;
6.
Emphasizes that whenever further action is needed, clear benchmarks are set
indicating the corrective measures to be taken in order to achieve significant
improvement of the conservation as well as a timeframe within which the
benchmarks will have to be met;
7.
Requests the full cooperation of States Parties, Advisory Bodies and the World
Heritage Centre in the state of conservation reporting process;
8.
Further requests that in addition to information about the amounts and

purposes of international assistance of the World Heritage Fund received by a
property, a state of conservation report should also indicate the amount of
extra budgetary funds received or needed;
9.
Decides to discuss further at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006) the possibility of
deferring the decision to inscribe new properties on the World Heritage List of
a State Party that does not submit full reports requested by the Committee for
two consecutive ordinary sessions of the Committee;
10.
Decides, with respect to properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger, in

accordance with Section IV.B of the Operational Guidelines:
a)
to clearly identify the threats and dangers for which a property is to be

inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger and how serious they
are,

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 108
11.
b)
to set at the time of inscription on the List of World Heritage in Danger

clear benchmarks indicating the corrective action to be taken to address
the ascertained and potential dangers;
c)
to set a timeframe within which the benchmarks will have to be met in

order for a property to be removed from the List of World Heritage in
Danger;
d)
to request the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies for
properties already on the List of World Heritage in Danger, for which at
the time of inscription no benchmarks were set, to include in future
reports regarding those sites benchmarks indicating the corrective action
to be taken to address ascertained and potential dangers as well as a
timeframe;
e)
to request the Advisory Bodies to evaluate upon request of the State

Party or of the Committee the impact of the ascertained and potential
dangers on the outstanding universal value of World Heritage properties
as set out in the Statement of outstanding universal value, referred to in
paragraph 155 of the Operational Guidelines; and
f)
to request States Parties to submit an annual report on the progress

towards meeting the benchmarks within the timeframe set with respect to
their properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger;
Also decides with respect to properties on the World Heritage List to explicitly
discuss all state of conservation reports indicating non-compliance with
Committee decisions, non-appliance of corrective measures or otherwise a
lack of cooperation on the part of a State Party, as well as reports indicating
difficulties encountered by a State Party in its efforts to conserve its sites (List
A).

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 109
8.
8A.
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WORLD HERITAGE LIST AND THE

LIST OF WORLD HERITAGE IN DANGER
TENTATIVE LISTS OF STATES PARTIES SUBMITTED, AS OF

MAY 2005, IN CONFORMITY WITH THE OPERATIONAL
GUIDELINES.
Decision 29 COM 8A
1.
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.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 110
8B.
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WORLD HERITAGE LIST AND THE

LIST OF WORLD HERITAGE IN DANGER
I. CHANGES TO NAMES OF PROPERTIES INSCRIBED ON THE WORLD

HERITAGE LIST
1.
2.
Approves the proposed name change to the City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta

(Georgia) as proposed by the Georgian authorities. The name of the property
becomes Historical Monuments of Mtskheta in English and Monuments
historiques de Mtskheta in French.

1.
2.
Approves the proposed name change to The Frankincense Trail as proposed by

the Oman authorities. The name of the property becomes The Land of
Frankincense in English and La terre de lencens in French.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 111
II.
NOMINATIONS OF NATURAL, MIXED AND

PROPERTIES TO THE WORLD HERITAGE LIST
Operational Guidelines
(2002)
Operational Guidelines
(2005)
(i)
(ii)
(i)
(ii)
Cultural criteria
(iii)
(iv)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(i)
(v)
(vi)
(viii)
CULTURAL
Natural criteria
(ii)
(iii)
(ix)
(vii)

1.
2.
Takes note that the following States Parties had requested that their
nominations not be examined at the 29th session of the Committee (Durban,
2005):
Issyk Kul (Kyrgyzstan)

Solovetsky Islands with the adjacent water area (Russian Federation)
Cistercian Abbey in Krzeszw (Grssau in Schlesien) (Poland)
Sri Harimandir Sahib (India)
Makhteshim Country (Israel)
Serrana de Chiribiquete Natural National Park (Colombia)
Trans Border Rainforest Heritage of Borneo (Indonesia / Malaysia)
Glarus Overthrust (Switzerland)
Meadow-Pasture Landscape of Slovakia (Slovakia)
Historic Centre of Innsbruck with Schloss Ambras and
Nordkette/Karwendel Alpine Park (Austria)
Trakai Historical National Park (Lithuania)

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 112
(iv)
(x)
A.
NATURAL PROPERTIES

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.2,
2.
Inscribes Vredefort Dome (South Africa), on the World Heritage List on the
basis of natural criterion (i) :
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Criterion (i): Vredefort Dome is the oldest, largest, and most deeply eroded
complex meteorite impact structure in the world. It is the site of the worlds
greatest single, known energy release event. It contains high quality and
accessible geological (outcrop) sites which demonstrate a range of geological
evidences of a complex meteorite impact structure. The rural and natural
landscapes of the serial property help portray the magnitude of the ring
structures resulting from the impact. The serial nomination is considered to be
a representative sample of a complex meteorite impact structure. A
comprehensive comparative analysis with other complex meteorite impact
structures demonstrated that it is the only example on earth providing a full
geological profile of an astrobleme below the crater floor, thereby enabling
research into the genesis and development of an astrobleme immediately post
impact.
3.
Noting that the freehold status of the majority of the nominated property
requires special management and collaboration with landowners to ensure the
integrity of the property,
4.
Requests the State Party of South Africa to clearly define the legal boundaries
for the three satellite component sites of the serial property;
5.
Also requests that the State Party completes and starts to implement the
management plan for the entire property within two years of inscription, and
ensures that this plan has the support of key stakeholders;
6.
Further requests the State Party to invite an IUCN mission within two years of
inscription to evaluate progress with the above actions.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Inscribes Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley) (Egypt) on the World Heritage List
on the basis of natural criterion (i):

(Durban, 2005)
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Criterion (i): Wadi Al-Hitan is the most important site in the world to
demonstrate one of the iconic changes that make up the record of life on Earth:
the evolution of the whales. It portrays vividly their form and mode of life
during their transition from land animals to a marine existence. It exceeds the
values of other comparable sites in terms of the number, concentration and
quality of its fossils, and their accessibility and setting in an attractive and
protected landscape. It accords with key principles of the IUCN study on
fossil World Heritage Sites, and represents significant values that are currently
absent from the World Heritage List.
3.
Recommends the State Party of Egypt to further develop the management plan
for the property, which should consider:
a)
revising the boundary to use topographic features visible in the

landscape, primarily the tops of the escarpments within the protected
area, to ensure that they are clearly identifiable on the ground, and more
useful for site management;
b)
further exploring the feasibility of extending the buffer zone of the

property to the Bahariya Road, and across the desert to the south, in
order to ensure effective management and control of vehicular traffic;
c)
carefully designing and implementing a management programme for

vehicular traffic;
d)
providing the essential management infrastructure within the nominated

property that minimises intrusion and damage to its natural values; and
e)
making full use of the results and recommendations from programmes

and studies that are underway in relation to the development of
sustainable tourism, including visitors management and interpretation.
4.
Welcomes the support provided by the State Party of Italy for the management
of this property and recommends the State Party of Egypt, in conjunction with
Italy, identify measures to maintain and enhance this support in the future to
ensure the effective implementation of the management plan and protection of
the values of the property in the long term;
5.
Urges the State Party to consider any future nomination of the Gebel Qatrani
Formation for natural fossil values as an extension of Wadi Al-Hitan.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Inscribes Shiretoko (Japan) on the World Heritage List on the basis of natural
criteria (ii) and (iv):

(Durban, 2005)
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Criterion (ii): Shiretoko provides an outstanding example of the interaction

of marine and terrestrial ecosystems as well as extraordinary ecosystem
productivity, largely influenced by the formation of seasonal sea ice at the
lowest latitude in the northern hemisphere.
Criterion (iv): Shiretoko has particular importance for a number of marine
and terrestrial species. These include a number of endangered and endemic
species, such as the Blackistons Fish owl and the plant species Viola
kitamiana. The site is globally important for a number of salmonid species
and for a number of marine mammals, including the Stellers sea Lion and a
number of cetacean species. The site has significance as a habitat for globally
threatened sea birds and is a globally important area for migratory birds.
3.
Notes that the State Party of Japan has agreed to extend the marine boundary
of the property from 1 km to 3 km off the coastline, and that such extension is
de facto in place awaiting legal designation by the end of 2005;
4.

a)
expedite development of a marine management plan, to be completed by

2008, to clearly identify measures for strengthening marine protection
and the possibilities of extending the boundaries of the marine
component of the property;
b)
send a map and details of the final boundaries of the property, as well as
a copy of the law supporting them, to the World Heritage Centre once
they have been confirmed in law;
c)
develop a salmonid management plan to identify impacts of dams and

strategies to address this impact; and
d)
address other management issues included in the evaluation report, in

particular in relation to tourism management and scientific research;
5.
Encourages the State Party to invite a mission to the property in two years
from its inscription to assess progress with the implementation of the marine
management plan and its effectiveness in protecting the marine resources of
the property;
6.
Congratulates the State Party for the commendable process of public

consultation involved in the preparation of the nomination documents, the
preparation of an excellent nomination dossier; and for effectively addressing
IUCNs recommendations to enhance the conservation and management of
this property.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,

(Durban, 2005)
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2.
Inscribes the West Norwegian Fjords - Geirangerfjord and Nryfjord

(Norway) on the World Heritage List on the basis of natural criteria (i) and
(iii):
Criterion (i): The West Norwegian Fjords are classic, superbly developed
fjords, considered as the type locality for fjord landscapes in the world. They
are comparable in scale and quality to other existing fjords on the World
Heritage List and are distinguished by the climate and geological setting. The
property displays a full range of the inner segments of two of the worlds
longest and deepest fjords.
Criterion (iii): The Nryfjord and Geirangerfjord areas are considered to
be among the most scenically outstanding fjord areas on the planet. Their
outstanding natural beauty is derived from their narrow and steep-sided
crystalline rock walls that rise up to 1400 m direct from the Norwegian Sea
and extend 500 m below sea level. Along the sheer walls of the fjords are
numerous waterfalls while free-flowing rivers rise up through deciduous and
coniferous forest to glacial lakes, glaciers and rugged mountains. There is a
great range of supporting natural phenomena, both terrestrial and marine such
as submarine moraines and marine mammals. Remnants of old and now
mostly abandoned transhumant farms add a cultural aspect to the dramatic
natural landscape that complements and adds human interest to the area.
3.
Requests to be kept informed by the State Party of Norway of any proposals

for expansion of quarrying activities within the property and of measures taken
to limit impacts of existing quarries. Close monitoring will be required, as
such activities, if not carefully considered, could have significant impacts on
the visual quality of the site (criterion iii);
4.
Commends the State Party on the thorough nomination process involving a

well-designed selection process and consultation with all Nordic countries as
well as local stakeholders, which led to support for the nomination.

This nomination was withdrawn at the request of the concerned State Party
(Decision 29 COM 8B.3).

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Inscribes the Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California

(Mexico) on the World Heritage List on the basis of natural criteria (ii), (iii)
and (iv):

(Durban, 2005)
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Criterion (ii): The property ranks higher than other marine and insular
World Heritage properties as it represents a unique example in which, in a
very short distance, there are simultaneously bridge islands (populated by
land in ocean level decline during glaciations) and oceanic islands (populated
by sea and air). Moreover, almost all major oceanographic processes
occurring in the planets oceans are present in the property, giving it
extraordinary importance for the study of marine and coastal processes. These
processes are indeed supporting the high marine productivity and biodiversity
richness that characterize the Gulf of California.
Criterion (iii): The serial property is of striking natural beauty and provides
a dramatic setting due to the rugged forms of the islands, with high cliffs and
sandy beaches contrasting with the brilliant reflection from the desert and the
surrounding turquoise waters. The diversity of forms and colours is
complemented by a wealth of birds and marine life. The diversity and
abundance of marine life associated to spectacular submarine forms and high
water transparency makes the property a divers paradise.
Criterion (iv): The diversity of terrestrial and marine life is extraordinary
and constitutes a unique ecoregion of high priority for biodiversity
conservation. The number of species of vascular plants (695) present in this
serial property is higher than that reported in other marine and insular
properties included in the WH List. The number of species of fish (891) is also
highest when compared to a number of marine and insular properties. In
addition the marine endemism is important, with 90 endemic fishes. The serial
property contains 39% of the worlds total number of marine mammals
species and a third of the worlds total number of marine cetaceans species. In
addition the serial property includes a good sample of the Sonora desert
ecosystems, considered one of the richest deserts in the world from the desert
biodiversity point of view.
3.
Commends the State Party of Mexico for its efforts in conserving this complex
property, as well as all other institutions, NGOs and the private sector that are
contributing to its conservation;
4.
Recommends the State Party to:

a)
continue working towards creating marine reserves around all of the

islands included in this serial property and, subsequently, to propose
these areas as an extension of the World Heritage property, and to report
regularly, starting at 1st February 2007, on the creation of marine
reserves;
b)
keep the Committee informed on the revised plan proposed to develop

the Nautical Stairway for the Sea of Cortez and to ensure that the
revision of this project place due considerations on the international
responsibility of the State Party in ensuring the long-term integrity of the
property; and
c)
keep the Committee informed on progress achieved towards the

development and implementation of the marine ecological planning of
the Sea of Cortez.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 117

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Decides not to inscribe Mbaracayu Forest Nature Reserve (Paraguay) on the

World Heritage List on the basis of natural criteria;
3.
Commends the State Party of Paraguay, and in particular the Bertoni

Foundation, for its innovative management and protection efforts at the
property, as an example to follow in achieving the effective and professional
management of protected areas in the Latin America region;
4.
Encourages the State Party, in consultation with the States Parties of Argentina
and Bolivia, to consider options to prepare a nomination that would focus on
the values of the Chaco region, including the development of an appropriate
Tentative List;
5.
Also encourages the States Parties of Argentina and Brasil, in consultation

with the State Party, to consider the possible extension of the World Heritage
properties of Iguazu National Park and Iguau National Park to the
Mbaracayu Forest Nature Reserve.
WHC-

1.
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
Having
examined
2.
Inscribes Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex (Thailand) on the

World Heritage List on the basis of natural criterion (iv):
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Criterion (iv): The Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex (DPKY-FC)

contains more than 800 fauna species, including 112 species of mammals, 392
species of birds and 200 reptiles and amphibians. It is internationally important
for the conservation of globally threatened and endangered mammal, bird and
reptile species that are recognised as being of outstanding universal value. This
includes 1 critically endangered, 4 endangered and 19 vulnerable species. The
area contains the last substantial area of globally important tropical forest
ecosystems of the Thailandian Monsoon Forest biogeographic province in
northeast Thailand, which in turn can provide a viable area for long-term
survival of endangered, globally important species, including tiger, elephant,
leopard cat and banteng. The unique overlap of the range of two species of
gibbon, including the vulnerable Pileated Gibbon, further adds to the global
value of the complex. In addition to the resident species the complex plays an
important role for the conservation of migratory species, including the
endangered Spot-billed Pelican and critically endangered Greater Adjutant.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 118
3.
Requests the State Party of Thailand to carry out a study for the establishment
of ecologically effective wildlife corridors to functionally link the western and
eastern sectors of the complex, and to report on its findings, as well as an
implementation time table, at its 31st session (2007);
4.
Further recommends that the State Party:
5.
a)
expedite the implementation of the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest

Complex management planning and appoint a manager responsible for
the entire Protected Area complex;
b)
provide increased resources for management across the complex;
c)
undertake comprehensive and ongoing wildlife status monitoring;
d)
implement measures to control the speed of traffic on the major roads

that bisect the complex, especially before ecological corridors are
established;
e)
ensure that the World Heritage status of the complex is actively

promoted to further encourage public cooperation in the conservation of
the complex; and
f)
explore transboundary protected area cooperation with the Government

of Cambodia with regard to Banteay Chmar Protected Landscape, as well
as other transborder resource management issues that affect the DYKYFC;
Commends the State Party for its establishment of protected area complexes to
maximize conservation opportunities.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Recalling Decision 28COM/14B.10 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou,

2004),
3.
Commends the State Party of Panama, and the NGOs supporting conservation
efforts in Coiba National Park, for their excellent response to address the key
issues requested by the Committee at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004), in
particular for the adoption of National Law No. 44 which established Coiba
National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection;
4.
Inscribes Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection
(Panama) on the World Heritage List under natural criteria (ii) and (iv):

(Durban, 2005)
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Criterion (ii): Despite the short time of isolation of the islands of the Gulf
of Chiriqu on an evolutionary timeframe, new species are being formed,
which is evident from the levels of endemism reported for many groups
(mammals, birds, plants), making the property an outstanding natural
laboratory for scientific research. Furthermore the Eastern Pacific reefs, such
as those within the property, are characterized by complex biological
interactions of their inhabitants and provide a key ecological link in the
Tropical Eastern Pacific for the transit and survival of numerous pelagic fish
as well as marine mammals.
Criterion (iv): The forests of Coiba Island possess a high variety of
endemic birds, mammals and plants. Coiba Island also serves as the last
refuge for a number of threatened species that have largely disappeared from
the rest of Panama, such as the Crested Eagle and the Scarlet Macaw.
Furthermore the marine ecosystems within the property are repositories of
extraordinary biodiversity conditioned to the ability of the Gulf of Chiriqu to
buffer against temperature extremes associated to El Nio/Southern Oscilation
phenomenon. The property includes 760 species of marine fishes, 33 species
of sharks and 20 species of cetaceans. The islands within the property are the
only group of inshore islands in the tropical eastern Pacific that have
significant populations of trans-Pacific fishes, namely, Indo-Pacific species
that have established themselves in the eastern Pacific.
5.
Requests the State Party to consider options to expedite the preparation,

adoption and further implementation of the revised management plan for the
property, and to very carefully control and monitor fisheries management. The
State Party may wish to consider requesting international assistance under the
World Heritage Fund to support the effective implementation of this important
task;
6.
Also requests the State Party to confirm the name of the property to the World
Heritage Centre as soon as possible.

1.
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
Having
examined
2.
Approves the extension of Nanda Devi National Park (India) to include the
Valley of Flowers National Park, India, on the basis of the existing natural
criteria (iii) and (iv):
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Criterion (iii): The Valley of Flowers is an outstandingly beautiful highaltitude Himalayan valley that has been acknowledged as such by renowned
mountaineers and botanists in literature for over a century and in Hindu
mythology for much longer. Its gentle landscape, breath-takingly beautiful
meadows of alpine flowers and ease of access complement the rugged,
mountain wilderness for which the inner basin of Nanda Devi National Park is
renowned.
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Criterion (iv): The Valley of Flowers is internationally important on

account of its diverse alpine flora, representative of the West Himalaya
biogeographic zone. The rich diversity of species reflects the valleys location
within a transition zone between the Zaskar and Great Himalaya ranges to the
north and south, respectively, and between the Eastern and Western Himalaya
flora. A number of plant species are internationally threatened, several have
not been recorded from elsewhere in Uttaranchal and two have not been
recorded in Nanda Devi National Park. The diversity of threatened species of
medicinal plants is higher than has been recorded in other Indian Himalayan
protected areas. The entire Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve lies within the
Western Himalayas Endemic Bird Area (EBA). Seven restricted-range bird
species are endemic to this part of the EBA.
3.
Notes that the extended property of 71,210 ha will comprise Nanda Devi
National Park (62,460 ha) and Valley of Flowers National Park (8,750 ha), and
that its name should be amended to Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers
National Parks;
4.
Encourages the State Party of India to enhance the natural values and
protection of the World Heritage property by further extensions to include the
corridor connecting Nanda Devi and the Valley of Flowers National Parks, and
other areas to include the full altitudinal range and the trans-Himalayan
element represented within the Biosphere Reserve;
5.
Congratulates the State Party for its environmental clean-up of the approach to
the property, and measures to manage tourism sustainably, notably through
community-led initiatives and the introduction of regulations;
6.
Welcomes the opening of part of Nanda Devi National Park to limited

numbers of visitors, which ensure that benefits from such tourism help to
sustain local economies; and encourages the State Party to further develop
opportunities for small numbers of visitors to further experience this mountain
wilderness.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Decides to modify the boundaries of Durmitor National Park (Serbia and

Montenegro) to be in line with the boundaries of the National Park approved
by the State Party in 1997, thus excluding the town of Zabljak from the
property. The World Heritage property, therefore, in line with the current
boundaries of the National Park, comprises an area of 34,000 ha;

(Durban, 2005)
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3.
Requests the State Party of Serbia and Montenegro to submit a topographical

map of the entire National Park on one sheet, and to inform the World
Heritage Centre of what assistance it requires to prepare this map, and to
inform the Committee of any future changes in the boundaries of the National
Park.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Decides to extend Doana National Park (Spain) to bring the boundaries of

the World Heritage property in line with the extended National Park; thus the
total area of the World Heritage property will be 54,251.7 ha;
3.
Commends the State Party of Spain for its efforts to enhance the protection
and management of the property.
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MIXED PROPERTIES

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
,
05/29.COM/8B.Add
2,
WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1
and
05/29.COM/INF.8B.2,
2.
Refers back to the State Party of Gabon the nomination of the Ecosystem and
Relict Cultural Landscape of Lop-Okanda (Gabon) to the World Heritage
List, on the basis of natural values, in order to allow the State Party to provide
an improved comparative analysis that demonstrates the outstanding universal
value of the property, considering other protected areas in Gabon and the
region, and in relation to detailed inventories of fauna and flora, as available.
3.
Refers back to the State Party the nomination of the Ecosystem and Relict
Cultural Landscape of Lop-Okanda, Gabon, to the World Heritage List on the
basis of cultural values in order to allow the State Party to address the potential
of the property as a cultural landscape and to provide:
a)
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Information on the enlargement of the nominated property to reflect a

coherent group of archaeological and rock art sites that extend to both
sides of the River Ogoou;

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b)
an inventory of archaeological and rock art sites; and
c)
a map of the archaeological and rock art sites, clarifying appropriate

boundaries;
4.
Further requests the State Party to continue to increase management capacity

at the property to effectively address integrity requirements, and to confirm the
long-term management, planning and staffing arrangements, to ensure the
overall sustainable management of the property, including the relationship of
its cultural and natural values.
5.
Congratulates the State Party on its efforts to secure international support for
the management of Lop National Park and commends the support provided to
date by the European Union, through the ECOFAC (Ecosystmes forestiers
dAfrique Centrale) programme, and relevant NGOs, in particular the Wildlife
Conservation Society;
6.
Welcomes the State Partys development of an improved Tentative List and

recommends that, with the assistance of the advisory bodies, the position of
the nominated property is confirmed in relation to other potential World
Heritage properties in Gabon. In relation to natural values this should include
the examination of possibilities for serial and transboundary nominations;
7.
Invites the State Party to submit an international assistance request in relation

to support the work required to provide the information requested above.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
05/29.COM/8B.Add
2,
WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1
and
05/29.COM/INF.8B.2,
2.
Refers back to the State Party of Gabon the nomination of the Ecosystem and
Cultural Landscape of the Minkb Massif (Gabon) to the World Heritage
List on the basis of its natural values to allow the State Party to:
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a)
better document the natural values of this property;
b)
clarify the status and potential impacts of proposed mining activities

adjacent to the property, specifically in relation to the potential
exploitation of iron deposits in Belinga/Minkb;
c)
confirm the long-term protection,

arrangements for the property; and
d)
consider, in collaboration with Cameroon and the Republic of Congo,

and under the current Dja-Minkb-Odzala Tri-National (TRIDOM)
landscape project, the relationship of the property to adjoining natural
areas and the potential for an expanded transboundary nomination.

(Durban, 2005)
planning
and
management
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 123
3.
Refers back to the State Party the nomination of the Ecosystem and Cultural
Landscape of the Minkb Massif, Gabon, to the World Heritage List on the
basis of its cultural values, to allow the State Party to work with neighbouring
countries to consider whether a site might be proposed as a cultural landscape
that would encompass a viable Baka community who could be engaged in the
sustainable management of forest produce. Such a site would need to be
supported by a management plan that:
a)
puts in place management practices that allow the involvement of Baka

communities in the conservation of forest produce, in a way that benefits
them socially and economically;
b)
sets out how the distinctive, and highly valuable, traditional knowledge
and beliefs of the Baka can be recorded and, if possible, how their
knowledge of forest plants can be harnessed in conservation work; and
c)
shows how the profile of the way of life of the Baka people can be raised
and their skills optimized.
4.
Welcomes the State Partys development of an improved Tentative List and

recommends that, with the assistance of the advisory bodies, the position of
the nominated property is confirmed in relation to other potential World
Heritage properties in Gabon, including possibilities for serial and
transboundary nominations;
5.
Invites the State Party to submit an international assistance request to support

the work needed to provide the information requested above.

1.
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
Having
examined
2.
Recalling Decision 28 COM 14B.19 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou,

2004),
3.
Inscribes St Kilda (United Kingdom) on the World Heritage List on the basis
of cultural criteria (iii) and (v):
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Criterion (iii): St. Kilda bears exceptional testimony to over two millennia
of human occupation in extreme conditions.
Criterion (v): The cultural landscape of St. Kilda is an outstanding example
of land use resulting from a type of subsistence economy based on the
products of birds, cultivating land and keeping sheep. The cultural landscape
reflects age-old traditions and land uses, which have become vulnerable to
change particularly after the departure of the islanders.
4.
Requests the State Party of the United Kingdom to undertake a systematic

archaeological survey to underpin future management of the cultural
landscape.

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C. CULTURAL PROPERTIES

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Refers back to the State Party of Ethiopia the examination of the nomination of
Harar Jugol, the fortified historical town (Ethiopia) to the World Heritage
List on the basis of cultural values (ii), (iv) and (v) to allow the State Party to
supply further detailed information on:
3.
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a)
the Revision of the Master Plan to include consideration of the proposed

ring road and the development of new housing in order to ensure that
conservation and preservation are fully integrated into town planning;
b)
the levels of protection for the nominated area;
c)
the controls, levels of protection and zoning for the proposed enlarged
buffer zone;
d)
a defined management system or management processes to allow the city

to develop in a sustainable way with respect to its outstanding universal
value;
e)
the archaeological context of the property;
f)
the justification of the possible application of criterion (iv) [in order to

further demonstrate the uniqueness of the Harari house type] as well as
(ii) and (v); and
g)
the impact study of the infrastructure projects;
Invites the State Party, for the purposes of paragraph 2, to request the
international assistance of the World Heritage Fund.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Refers the nomination of Chongoni Rock Art Area (Malawi) back to the
State Party to allow it to put in place legal protection for all the shelters
through their designation as national monuments;

(Durban, 2005)
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3.
Congratulates the State Party of Malawi on its efforts in the preparation of the
nomination, and encourages the State Party to continue its work to protect the
outstanding universal value of the property;
4.

a)
augment the Management Plan to encompass the management of the

woodland and its use by local communities; and
b)
put in place as soon as possible arrangements to allow a minimum

number of staff to work at the site.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Inscribes Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove (Nigeria) on the World Heritage List

on the basis of criteria (ii), (iii) and (vi):
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Criterion (ii): The development of the movement of New Sacred Artists

and the absorption of Suzanne Wenger, an Austrian artist, into the Yoruba
community have proved to be a fertile exchange of ideas that revived the
sacred Osun Grove ;
Criterion (iii): The Osun Sacred Grove is the largest and perhaps the only
remaining example of a once widespread phenomenon that used to
characterise every Yoruba settlement. It now represents Yoruba sacred groves
and their reflection of Yoruba cosmology.
Criterion (vi): The Osun Grove is a tangible expression of Yoruba
divinatory and cosmological systems; its annual festival is a living thriving and
evolving response to Yoruba beliefs in the bond between people, their ruler
and the Osun goddess.
3.
Requests the State Party of Nigeria to consider how the management of the
natural qualities of the Grove could be strengthened through being integrated
into the management of the cultural qualities;
4.
Also requests the State Party to provide information, as soon as possible, on

the closure of the tarmac road;
5.
Further requests the State Party to consider putting in place a cultural tourism
management plan to sustain the spiritual, symbolic and ritual qualities of the
Grove in relation to the very large numbers of people visiting this property,
particularly during the festival period.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 127

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Recalling Decision 28 COM 14B.57, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou,

2004),
3.
Refers back to the State Party of the United Republic of Tanzania the
examination of the nomination of Kondoa Rock Art Sites (United Republic
of Tanzania) to the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural values to allow
the State Party to address the following as a basis for a revised nomination:
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a)
the preparation of a site record system for the site based on known
surveys and site investigations;
b)
the preparation of a conservation plan for the painted sites;
c)
the appointment of a site manager to undertake the implementation of the

management plan;
d)
a plan for providing alternative sources of firewood which takes into

account the traditions of the local people ;
e)
the establishment of a buffer zone; and
f)
a more detailed comparative analysis of the property.

1.
Having examined Documents

05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,
2.
Approves the extension of the Fossil Hominid Sites of Sterkfontein,

Swartkrans, Kromdraai, and Environs (South Africa) to include Makapan
Valley and Taung Skull Fossil Site, on the basis of the existing criteria (iii) and
(vi).
3.
Notes that the State Party of South Africa is in the process of finalizing the
new name for the serial property.
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(Durban, 2005)
and
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1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Inscribes Qalat al-Bahrain Archaeological Site (Bahrain) on the World

Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (ii), (iii) and (iv):
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Criterion (ii): Being an important port city, where people and traditions
from different parts of the then known world met, lived and practiced their
commercial activities, makes the place a real meeting point of cultures all
reflected in its architecture and development. Being in addition, invaded and
occupied for long periods, by most of the great powers and empires, leaved
their cultural traces in different strata of the tell.
Criterion (iii): The site was the capital of one of the most important ancient
civilizations of the region the Dilmun civilization. As such this site is the
best representative of this culture.
Criterion (iv): The palaces of Dilmun are unique examples of public
architecture of this culture, which had an impact on architecture in general in
the region. The different fortifications are the best examples of defence works
from the 3rd century B.C to the 16th century AD, all on one site. The protected
palm groves surrounding the site are an illustration of the typical landscape
and agriculture of the region, since the 3rd century BC.
3.
Requests the State Party of Bahrain to submit by 1st February 2006 complete
management and conservation plans for the property;
4.
Also requests the State Party to refrain from approving any land reclamation or
construction in the sea anywhere in front of the site and that the new
construction on existing reclaimed land should be checked up as to protect the
visual integrity of the site and to maintain the principal sight lines of the area
nominated;
5.
Further requests the State Party to firmly integrate the conservation and
consolidation of the fortress and of the excavated area in both the management
and conservation plans;
6.
Further requests the State Party that a report on the progress and
implementation of the above-mentioned recommendations be submitted for

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 129

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Defers the examination of the nomination of Azougui, Oasis and Almoravid

Capital (Mauritania) to the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural values
to allow the State Party to:
3.
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a)
submit again a substantially revised nomination in order to make it part

of a wider nomination; and
b)
provide further detailed information on:
c)
- the justification of the outstanding universal study of the property;
d)
- the existence of a detailed and complete management plan;
e)
- a wider comparative study of the property; and
f)
- date palm cultivation and the development of the Almoravid State.
Invites the State Party of Mauritania, for the purposes of paragraph 2, to

request the international assistance of the World Heritage Fund.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Inscribes the Historic Monuments of Macao (China) on the World Heritage

List on the basis of cultural criteria (ii), (iii), (iv) and (vi):
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Criterion (ii): The strategic location of Macao on the Chinese territory, and
the special relationship established between the Chinese and Portuguese
authorities favoured an important interchange of human values in the various
fields of culture, sciences, technology, art and architecture over several
centuries.
Criterion (iii): Macao bears a unique testimony to the first and longestlasting encounter between the West and China. From the 16th to the 20th
centuries, it was the focal point for traders and missionaries, and the different
fields of learning. The impact of this encounter can be traced in the fusion of
different cultures that characterise the historic core zone of Macao.
Criterion (iv): Macao represents an outstanding example of an architectural
ensemble that illustrates the development of the encounter between the
Western and Chinese civilisations over some four and half centuries,
represented in the historical route, with a series of urban spaces and
architectural ensembles, that links the ancient Chinese port with the
Portuguese city.
(Durban, 2005)
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Criterion (vi): Macao has been associated with the exchange of a variety of
cultural, spiritual, scientific and technical influences between the Western and
Chinese civilisations. These ideas directly motivated the introduction of
crucial changes in China, ultimately ending the era of imperial feudal system
and establishing the modern republic.
3.
Recommends that the name of the nominated property be changed into: The
Historic Centre of Macao.
4.
Also recommends to make every effort to develop the management system so

as to retain the existing structural and visual integrity, and to maintain the
principal sightlines of the nominated area within its contemporary setting.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Inscribes Soltaniyeh (Islamic Republic of Iran) on the World Heritage List on

the basis of cultural criteria (ii), (iii) and (iv):
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Criterion (ii): The Mausoleum of Oljaytu forms an essential link in the

development of the Islamic architecture in central and western Asia, from the
classical Seljuk phase into the Timurid period. This is particularly relevant to
the double-shell structure and the elaborate use of materials and themes in the
decoration.
Criterion (iii): Soltaniyeh as the ancient capital of the Ilkhanid dynasty
represents an exceptional testimony to the history of the 13th and 14th
centuries.
Criterion (iv): The Mausoleum of Oljaytu represents an outstanding
achievement in the development of Persian architecture particularly in the
Ilkhanid period, characterized by its innovative engineering structure, spatial
proportions, architectural forms and the decorative patterns and techniques.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Inscribes Kunya-Urgench (Turkmenistan) on the World Heritage List on the

basis of cultural criteria (ii) and (iii):

(Durban, 2005)
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Criterion (ii): The tradition of architecture expressed in the design and

craftsmanship of Kunya-Urgench has been influential in the wider region to
the south and southwest i.e. in Iran and Afghanistan, and later in the
architecture of the Mogul Empire (India, 16th century).
Criterion (iii): Kunya-Urgench provides an exceptional testimony to a
cultural tradition (the Islamic culture of the Khorezm) and is unique in its state
of preservation. The society that created this centre has disappeared; however
we note that most of visitors are in fact pilgrims from the region.
3.
Recommends that every effort be made to prevent encroachment on the

protected area;
4.
Invites the State Party of Turkmenistan to provide the park staff posted on the
site sufficient political and financial support to enable them to protect the
archaeological area;
5.
Requests the State Party to submit, at two-year intervals, a report to the

Committee, on the state of conservation of the site and the new development
zones planned for the small contemporary urban settlement.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Approves the extension of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (India) to

include Nilgiri Mountain Railway, on the basis of the cultural criteria (ii) and
(iv) and renames the extended property as Mountain Railways of India;
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Criterion (ii): The mountain railways of India are outstanding examples of

the interchange of values on developments in technology, and the impact of
innovative transportation system on the social and economic development of a
multicultural region, which was to serve as a model for similar developments
in many parts of the world.
Criterion (iv): The development of railways in the 19th century had a
profound influence on social and economic developments in many parts of the
world. The Mountain Railways of India are outstanding examples of a
technological ensemble, representing different phases of the development in
high mountain areas.


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WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 132
1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Decides not to inscribe Gnishikadzor Area Cultural Landscape (Armenia)

on the World Heritage List, in its present form;
3.
Encourages the State Party of Armenia to try and find ways to identify, record
and if possible stabilise and restore the remarkable collection of lantern-roofed
houses (glkhatuns), as exemplars of a type once widespread in the Caucasus
and which have persisted for over two millennia.
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1.
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
Having
examined
2.
Inscribes the Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the

Radziwill Family at Nesvizh (Belarus) on the World Heritage List on the
basis of cultural criteria (ii), (iv) and (vi):
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Criterion (ii): The architectural, residential and cultural complex of the

Radziwill family at Nesvizh was the cradle for inoculation of new concepts
based on the synthesis of the Western traditions, leading to the establishment
of a new architectural school in Central Europe.
Criterion (iv): The Radziwill complex represents an important stage in the
development of building typology in the history of architecture of the Central
Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries. This concerned particularly the Corpus
Christi Church with its typology related to cross-cupola basilica.
Criterion (vi): The Radziwill family was particularly significant for being
associated with the interpretation of the influences from Southern and Western
Europe and the transmission of the ideas in the Central and Eastern Europe.
3.
Requests the State Party of Belarus to prepare by the 1 April 2006, in order to
meet the requirements set out in paragraph 86 of the Operational Guidelines, a
management plan for the property, including a review of the policy of
restoration and reconstruction.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 133

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Inscribes the Struve Geodetic Arc (Belarus / Estonia / Finland / Latvia /

Lithuania / Norway / Republic of Moldova / Russian Federation / Sweden /
Ukraine) on the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (ii), (iv)
and (vi):
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Criterion (ii): The first accurate measuring of a long segment of a meridian,

helping in the establishment of the exact size and shape of the world exhibits
an important step in the development of earth sciences. It is also an
extraordinary example for interchange of human values in the form of
scientific collaboration among scientists from different countries. It is at the
same time an example for collaboration between monarchs of different
powers, for a scientific cause.
Criterion (iv): The Struve Geodetic Arc is undoubtedly an outstanding
example of technological ensemble presenting the triangulation points of the
measuring of the meridian, being the non movable and non tangible part of the
measuring technology.
Criterion (vi): The measuring of the arc and its results are directly
associated with men wondering about his world, its shape and size. It is linked
with Sir Isaac Newton's theory that the world is not an exact sphere.
3.
Encourages the States Parties of Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania,

Norway, the Republic of Moldova , the Russian Federation, Sweden and
Ukraine to work on a possible extension of the nomination, to include the
properties relating to triangulation points in South Africa.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Inscribes the Plantin-Moretus Museum (Belgium) provided that its title is

changed to: Plantin-Moretus House-Workshops-Museum Complex, on the
World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (ii), (iii), (iv) and (vi):
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Criterion (ii): Through the publications of the Officina Plantiniana, the

Plantin-Moretus complex is a testimony to the major role played by this
important centre of 16th century European humanism in the development of
science and culture.

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Criterion (iii): Considered as an integral part of the Memory of the World

(UNESCO, 2001), the Plantinian Archives, including the business archives of
the Officina, the books of commercial accounts and the correspondence with a
number of world-renowned scholars and humanists, provide an outstanding
testimony to a cultural tradition of the first importance.
Criterion (iv): As an outstanding example of the relationship between the
living environment of a family during the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, the
world of work and the world of commerce, the Plantin-Moretus Complex is of
unrivalled Documentary value relating to significant periods of European
history: the Renaissance, the Baroque era and Classicism.
Criterion (vi): The Plantin-Moretus complex is tangibly associated with
ideas, beliefs, technologies and literary and artistic works of outstanding
universal significance.
3.
Recommends that concerning the construction of a new store room for the
archives, a solution is found which is compatible with the authenticity of the
whole Mansion and Workshops complex.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Recalling Decision 28 COM 14 B.57 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou,

2004),
3.
Defers the examination of the nomination of Tebo Fishpond Heritage

(Czech Republic) to the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural values, to
allow the State Party to consider whether a revised nomination could be
submitted which covers more of the 15th and 16th century network of ponds.
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1.
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
Having
examined
2.
Inscribes Le Havre, the City rebuilt by Auguste Perret (France) on the

World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (ii) and (iv):
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Criterion (ii): The post-war reconstruction plan of Le Havre is an

outstanding example and a landmark of the integration of urban planning
traditions and a pioneer implementation of modern developments in
architecture, technology, and town-planning.

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Criterion (iv): Le Havre is an outstanding post-war example of urban

planning and architecture based on the unity of methodology and system of
prefabrication, the systematic use of a modular grid and the innovative
exploitation of the potential of concrete.
3.
Recommends that, taking note of the valuable experience in the construction

using reinforced concrete and of the monitoring systems already adopted in Le
Havre, these efforts be continued in a systematic manner within the
programme of a specialised research centre for concrete;
4.
Also recommends that, considering the need to maintain a high standard in the
workmanship, repair and restoration of the structures of Le Havre, every effort
be made to facilitate this process through effective sources of financial aid.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Refers back to the State Party the nomination of Heidelberg Castle and Old
Town (Germany) to the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural values, to
allow the State Party to:
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a)
demonstrate the outstanding universal value of the property as an

ensemble;
b)
highlight the main importance of the Castle and to refer to the universal
significance of the debates over preserving or reconstructing Heidelberg
Castle (that raged during the last third of the 19th century and the
beginning of the 20th); and
c)
highlight the outstanding significance of the university tradition.
Decision: 29 COM 8B.40

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Inscribes The Biblical Tels and Ancient Water Systems Megiddo, Hazor
and Beer Sheba (Israel) on the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural
criteria (ii), (iii), (iv) and (vi):
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Criterion (ii): The three tels represent an interchange of human values

throughout the ancient near-east, forged through extensive trade routes and
alliances with other states and manifest in building styles which merged
Egyptian, Syrian and Aegean influences to create a distinctive local style.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 136
Criterion (iii): The three tels are a testimony to a civilisation that has
disappeared that of the Cananean cities of the Bronze Age and the biblical
cities of the Iron Age-, manifest in their expressions of creativity: town
planning, fortifications, palaces, and water collection technologies.
Criterion (iv): The biblical cities exerted a powerful influence on later
history through the biblical narrative.
Criterion (vi): The three tels, through their mentions in the Bible, constitute
a religious and spiritual testimony of outstanding universal value.
3.
Notes the changing of the name of the property which becomes: The Biblical
Tels Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba;
4.
Encourages the State Party of Israel to explore the possibility of adding further
tels to widen the serial nomination in the future.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Inscribes Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica (Italy) on the

World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (ii), (iii), (iv) and (vi):
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Criterion (ii): The sites and monuments which form the Syracuse/Pantalica
ensemble constitute a unique accumulation, through the ages and in the same
space, of remarkable testimonies to Mediterranean cultures.
Criterion (iii): The Syracuse/Pantalica ensemble offers, through its
remarkable cultural diversity, an exceptional testimony to the development of
civilisation over some three millennia.
Criterion (iv): The group of monuments and archeological sites situated in
Syracuse (between the nucleus of Ortygia and the vestiges located throughout
the urban area) is the finest example of outstanding architectural creation
spanning several cultural aspects (Greek, Roman and Baroque).
Criterion (vi): Ancient Syracuse was directly linked to events, ideas and
literary works of outstanding universal significance.
3.
Invites the authorities responsible for the management of the property to

ensure the application of the necessary measures to avoid problems relating to
the insertion of the conservation process into a living and evolving urban
setting;
4.
Encourages the State Party of Italy to implement the plan it adopted in relation
to the houses that are currently unoccupied in Ortygia, in order to find them a
function in urban activity;
5.
Requests the State Party to draw up a detailed report on the conservation of the
property, and changes in its condition, every three years.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 137


1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Inscribes the Historical Centre of the City of Yaroslavl (Russian Federation)

on the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (ii) and (iv):
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Criterion (ii): The historic town of Yaroslavl with its 17th century churches
and its Neo-classical radial urban plan and civic architecture is an outstanding
example of the interchange of cultural and architectural influences between
Western Europe and Russian Empire.
Criterion (iv): Yaroslavl is an outstanding example of the town-planning
reform ordered by Empress Catherine The Great in the whole of Russia,
implemented between 1763 and 1830.
3.
Requests the State Party of the Russian Federation to pay particular attention
to monitoring and management trends and eventual changes in the built fabric,
as well as to the functions of the nominated area and its buffer zone, in order
not to affect the outstanding universal values of the property.


1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Approves the extension of The Belfries of Flanders and Wallonia (Belgium)

to include The Belfries of Flanders, Artois, Hainaut and Picardy (France),
on the basis of the cultural criteria (ii) and (iv);
3.
Also approves the minor modification to The Belfries of Flanders and

Wallonia adding the Belfry in Gembloux, Belgium, on the basis of the existing
criteria (ii) and (iv);

(Durban, 2005)
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4.
Notes the changing of the name of the property (including the Belfry in
Gembloux), which as extended becomes: The Belfries of Belgium and
France;
5.
Decides that the list of inscribed Belfries is hereupon closed.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Approves the extension of Hadrians Wall (United Kingdom) to include the

Frontiers of the Roman Empire Upper German-Raetian Limes (Germany) on
the World Heritage List on the basis of the cultural criteria (ii), (iii), and (iv),
excluding:
a)
reconstructions carried out since 1965; and
b)
urban development above Roman remains;
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3.
Recommends that the reconstructed elements excluded from the nomination,

together with development above the Roman remains, be considered as a
buffer zone for the inscribed property;
4.
Also recommends that the nomination be seen as the second phase of a

possible wider, phased, serial transboundary nomination to encompass remains
of the Roman frontiers around the Mediterranean Region;
5.
Agrees that the combined Hadrians Wall and Upper German-Raetian Limes
sites together be known as the Frontiers of the Roman Empire;
6.
Also agrees that the Hadrians Wall site be known as Frontiers of the Roman
Empire: Hadrians Wall and that the Upper German-Raetian Limes site
should be known as the Frontiers of the Roman Empire: Upper GermanRaetian Limes.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Approves the extension of Parque Gell, Palacio Gell and Casa Mila in
Barcelona (Spain) to include the Works of Antoni Gaud, notably the
following buildings: the Nativity faade and Crypt of Sagrada Familia, Casa
Vicens, Casa Battlo, and the Crypt in Colonia Gell, on the basis of the
cultural criteria (i), (ii), and (iv):

(Durban, 2005)
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Criterion (i): The work of Antoni Gaud represents an exceptional and

outstanding creative contribution to the development of architecture and
building technology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Criterion (ii): Gauds work exhibits an important interchange of values
closely associated with the cultural and artistic currents of his time, as
represented in el Modernisme of Catalonia. It anticipated and influenced many
of the forms and techniques that were relevant to the development of modern
construction in the 20th century.
Criterion (iv): Gauds work represents a series of outstanding examples of
the building typology in the architecture of the early 20th century, residential
as well as public, to the development of which he made a significant and
creative contribution.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Recalling the decision adopted by the Bureau of the World Heritage

Committee at its 15th session (UNESCO, 1991) and the report of the
rapporteur SC-91/CONF.001/2,
3.
Inscribes the Museum-City of Gjirokastra (Albania) on the World Heritage

List on the basis of cultural criteria (iii) and (iv):
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Criterion (iii): The old city of Gjirokastra is an exceptional testimony to a

long-lasting, and almost disappeared society and life-style, influenced by the
culture and tradition of Islam in the Ottoman period.
Criterion (iv): The historic town of Gjirokastra is a rare example of a wellpreserved Ottoman town, built by farmers of large estates, around the 13thcentury citadel. The architecture is characterized by the construction of a type
of tower house (Turkish kule), of which Gjirokastra represents a series of
outstanding examples.
4.
Requests the State Party of Albania to draw up a detailed report on the

conservation of the property, especially on the implementation of measures to
counteract illegal construction and changes in the urban and landscape context.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,

(Durban, 2005)
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WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 140
2.
Recalling the Decisions adopted by the Bureau of the World Heritage

Committee at its 23rd session (UNESCO, 1999), at its 23rd extraordinary
session (Marrakech, 1999), and at its 24th session (UNESCO, 2000) and also
recalling the Decision adopted at its 24th session (Cairns, 2000) and Decision
27 COM 8C.33 adopted at its 27th session (UNESCO, 2003),
3.
Inscribes the Old City of Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) on the World
Heritage List on the basis of cultural criterion (vi):
Criterion (vi): With the renaissance of the Old Bridge and its
surroundings, the symbolic power and meaning of the City of Mostar - as an
exceptional and universal symbol of coexistence of communities from diverse
cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds - has been reinforced and
strengthened, underlining the unlimited efforts of human solidarity for peace
and powerful co-operation in the face of overwhelming catastrophes.
4.
Recognizes the exceptional multicultural architectural features of the Old

Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar and its satisfactory interrelationship
with the landscape, as well as the high quality, the skill and the technical
refinement of the restoration of the ancient constructions, in particular the Old
Bridge;
5.
Requests to change the name of the property to The Old Bridge area of the
Old City of Mostar, so that it reflects more properly the situation of the
nominated area;
6.
Also requests the State Party of Bosnia and Herzegovina to fully and carefully
implement measures laid down in the recently adopted management plan, and
also to apply these approaches to the wider setting of the Old City in factors
such as scientific and archaeological research, restoration, new uses and
continuous monitoring.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.

2004),
3.
Inscribes the Incense Route and Desert Cities in the Negev (Israel) on the
World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (iii) and (v):
WHC-
Criterion (iii): The Nabatean towns and their trade routes bear eloquent
testimony to the economic, social and cultural importance of frankincense to
the Hellenistic-Roman world. The routes also provided a means of passage not
only for frankincense and other trade goods but also for people and ideas.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 141
Criterion (v): The almost fossilised remains of towns, forts, caravanserai

and sophisticated agricultural systems strung out along the Incense route in the
Negev desert, display an outstanding response to a hostile desert environment
and one that flourished for five centuries.
4.
Decides to modify the name of the nomination, as The Incense Route

Desert cities in the Negev;
5.
Requests the State Party of Israel to implement the existing archaeological

strategy for the whole property and for each of the major towns;
6.
Recommends that the State Party amplifies existing management plans and
conservation projects.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Inscribes Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works (Chile) on the

World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (ii), (iii) and (iv):
WHC-
Criterion (ii): The development of the saltpeter industry reflects the

combined knowledge, skills, technology, and financial investment of a diverse
community of people who were brought together from around South America,
and from Europe. The saltpeter industry became a huge cultural exchange
complex where ideas were quickly absorbed and exploited. The two works
represent this process.
Criterion (iii): The saltpeter mines and their associated company towns
developed into an extensive and very distinct urban community with its own
language, organisation, customs, and creative expressions, as well as
displaying technical entrepreneurship. The two nominated works represent this
distinctive culture.
Criterion (iv): The saltpeter mines in the north of Chile together became
the largest producers of natural saltpeter in the world, transforming the Pampa
and indirectly the agricultural lands that benefited from the fertilisers the
works produced. The two works represent this transformation process.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,

(Durban, 2005)
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WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 142
2.
Considering the ascertained threats to the vulnerable structures forming the

property, and in order to support the urgent and necessary consolidation work,
as well as to safeguard the authenticity of the property by setting appropriate
benchmarks in the conservation plans;
3.
Inscribes Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works (Chile) on the


1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Inscribes the Urban Historic Centre of Cienfuegos (Cuba) on the World

Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (ii) and (iv):
WHC-
Criterion (ii): The historic town of Cienfuegos exhibits an important

interchange of influences based on the Spanish Enlightenment, and it is an
outstanding early example of their implementation in urban planning in Latin
America in the 19th century.
Criterion (iv): Cienfuegos is the first and an outstanding example of an
architectural ensemble representing the new ideas of modernity, hygiene and
order, in urban planning as these developed in the Latin America from the 19th
century.

1.
Having
examined
Documents
WHC-05/29.COM/8B,
2.
Defers examination of the nomination of the Route of the First Colonial

Sugar Mills of America (Dominican Republic) to the World Heritage List on
the basis of cultural values, to allow the State Party to re-submit the
nomination once the following are in place:
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a)
legal protection for all the sites;
b)
management plans that cover conservation;
c)
management systems that involve local communities; and
d)
an archaeological strategy that covers the approach to survey and

excavation at all the sites.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 143

1.
2.
Recalling paragraph 168 of the Operational Guidelines,
3.
Encourages States Parties of Estonia and Morocco to submit their nomination

files, as much as possible, well in advance of the 1 February deadline;
4.
Decides to exceptionally include in the list of nominations received for

examination at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006) the two following nomination
files received after the 1 February 2005 deadline: Baltic Klint (Estonia) and
Le Toubkal (Morocco).

1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add;
2.
Commends the State Party of Ukraine for having proposed the buffer zones;
3.
Approves the minor modification of the buffer zone of Kiev: Saint-Sophia

Cathedral and Related Monastery Buildings, Kiev-Pechersk (Ukraine);
4.
Welcomes the proposal by the State Party to organise a mission to the property
that would as well examine the choice of the eastern boundary of the buffer
zone and the existing quality and condition of the urban fabric of the central
Kiev both inside and outside the buffer zone.

1.

2004),
2.
Requests that, starting at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006), ICOMOS organizes
adequately its evaluation reports on all properties, along the following aspects:
a)
the date of receipt of the nomination,
b)
the dates on which complementary information was officially requested,

and then provided by the State Party,
c)
the literature/sources consulted, for each site presented, the proposed

decision of ICOMOS (inscription, referral, deferral, non inscription), the
analysis of each of the criteria proposed by the State Party and its
pertinence to the report; and

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 144
d)
for mixed sites to coordinate with IUCN in order to present the report
along the same formats
3.
Also requests that additional information received before 31st March of each
year be presented to the Committee as addenda, and included in the
corresponding nominations files;
4.
Further requests ICOMOS to summarize the outcome of the comparative

analysis during the oral presentation of the nomination at the corresponding
session of the Committee.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 145
8C
NOMINATION OF PROPERTIES TO THE LIST OF WORLD HERITAGE

IN DANGER.
Decision 29 COM 8C.1

1.
Having examined the of state of conservation reports of properties on the

World
Heritage
List
(WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev
and
WHC05/29.COM/7B.Add) and of proposals for inscription of properties on the
World Heritage List (WHC-05/29.COM/8B),
2.
Decides to inscribe the following property on the List of World Heritage in

Danger:
o Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works (Chile)
(Decision 29 COM 8B.52)
o Coro and its Port (Venezuela)
(Decision 29 COM 8B.92)

1.
Having examined the of state of conservation reports of properties on the List

of World Heritage in Danger (WHC-05/29.COM/7A and WHC05/29.COM/7A.Add),
2.
Decides to maintain the following properties on the List of World Heritage in

Danger:
Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam (Afghanistan)
(Decision 29 COM 7A.20)
Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan
Valley (Afghanistan)
Tipasa (Algeria)
Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower
(Azerbaijan)
Royal Palaces of Abomey (Benin)
Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park (Central African Republic)

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 146

Como National Park (Cte d'Ivoire)
Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve (Cte d'Ivoire/Guinea)
Okapi Wildlife Reserve (Democratic Rep. of the Congo)
Kahuzi-Biega National Park (Democratic Rep. of the Congo)
Virunga National Park (Democratic Rep. of the Congo)
Garamba National Park (Democratic Rep. of the Congo)
Salonga National Park (Democratic Rep. of the Congo)
Abu Mena (Egypt)
Simien National Park (Ethiopia)
Cologne Cathedral (Germany)
Ro Pltano Biosphere Reserve (Honduras)
Group of Monuments at Hampi (India)
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (India)
Bam and its Cultural Landscape (Islamic Republic of Iran)
Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) (Iraq)
Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls (Jerusalem)
Kathmandu Valley (Nepal )
Air and Tnr Natural Reserves (Niger)
Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore (Pakistan)
Chan Chan Archaelogical Zone (Peru)
Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras (Philippines)
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary (Senegal)
Ichkeul National Park (Tunisia)
Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara (United Republic
of Tanzania)

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 147

Everglades National Park (United States of America)
Historic Town of Zabid (Yemen)

1.
Following examination of state of conservation reports of properties on the

List of World Heritage in Danger (WHC-05/29.COM/7A and WHC05/29.COM/7A.Add),
2.
Decides to remove the following properties from the List of World Heritage in
Danger:
Butrint (Albania)
Sangay National Park (Ecuador)
Timbuktu (Mali)
(Decision 29 COM 7A. 14)

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 148
9.
ASSESSMENT OF THE CONCLUSIONS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF EXPERTS
(KAZAN, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, 6-9 APRIL 2005) ESTABLISHED
BY DECISION
28 COM 13.1
Decision 29 COM 9
1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/9, WHC-05/29.COM/INF.9A

and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.9B,
2.
Recalling Decisions 28 COM. 13.1 and 7 EXT.COM 4B.2, respectively

adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004) and at its 7th extraordinary session
(UNESCO, 2004), which requested the World Heritage Centre to convene a
Special Meeting of Experts of all regions on the concept of outstanding
universal value, and invited that meeting to make specific proposals for better
identification of properties of potential outstanding universal value, for
enabling less-represented and non-represented states to improve the quality of
their nominations and thereby the success rate of inscriptions on the World
Heritage List, and for enabling States Parties to indemnify sufficient funding
sources for the sustainable conservation of World Heritage properties;
3.
Thanks the Russian Federation and, in particular, the Kazan authorities for
having generously hosted the Special Meeting, which took place from 6 to 9
April 2005;
4.
Also thanks the experts for their active contribution to the meeting;
5.
Takes note of the Recommendations resulting from the meeting, included in

Annex I of Document WHC-05/29.COM/9;
6.
Requests the Director of the World Heritage Centre to start implementing

paragraphs 11 to 25 of the above-mentioned recommendations, by making best
use of resources from the UNESCO Regular Budget, extra-budgetary
resources and the specific amount approved under the World Heritage Fund in
Decision 20 COM 16, and taking particularly into account:
7.
a)
the need to draw out references or obvious omissions concerning the

values assigned by local communities and indigenous peoples, as related
to World Heritage; and
b)
the relevance of assigning an adequate priority to both sustainable

conservation and to the involvement of all stakeholders in the
management of World Heritage properties;
Decides to further explore the concept of outstanding universal value at its

30th session (Vilnius, 2006), using as a guide paragraphs 6 to 10 of the above
mentioned Recommendations.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 149
10.
GLOBAL TRAINING STRATEGY
Decision 29 COM 10
1.
Having examined document WHC-05/29.COM/10,
2.
Recalling Decision 7 EXT.COM 11, adopted at its 7th extraordinary session

(UNESCO, 2004),
3.
Notes that the funding to IUCN foreseen in the Proposed Budget 2006-2007 is
inadequate to effectively lead on the implementation of the Global Framework
Programme for Capacity Building on Natural Heritage;
4.
Allocates an amount of US$40,000 to IUCN under the World Heritage Fund

budget-line 1.2 for Advisory Bodies services in addition to the current
proposal of US$65,000 for the biennium 2006-2007, to allow for the
acceleration of existing activities in relation to preparation of training manuals
and support for training workshops, in addition to the development and
implementation of an action plan for raising extra-budgetary funds to support
the implementation of the Global Framework Programme for natural heritage
training and capacity building, by transferring the equivalent amount from the
budget-line 3.2.1 for International Assistance for Training and Research;
5.
Requests IUCN to report on progress in this regard to the World Heritage

Committee at its 31st session (2007);
6.
Urges States Parties and the relevant Non-Governmental Organizations to

collaborate with IUCN and provide support to the strategic implementation of
the Global Framework Programme for Capacity Building on Natural Heritage.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 150
11.
PERIODIC REPORTS
11A.
PRESENTATION OF THE PERIODIC REPORT FOR NORTH

AMERICA
Decision 29 COM.11A
1.
2.
Recalling Decisions 25 COM VII.25-27 adopted at its 25th (Helsinki, 2001)

session and 7 EXT.COM 5 and 7 EXT.COM 5A.1 adopted at its 7th
extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004),
3.
Welcomes with appreciation the synthesis report of the North American region
illustrating very effective cooperation between the States Parties of Canada
and the United States of America;
4.
Takes note of the Periodic Report and its specific recommendations for revised
statements of significance, name changes, revisions of criteria and other
clarifications regarding inscriptions of World Heritage properties in the region;
5.
Acknowledges the recommendations for reviewing the importance of local

populations in or adjacent to natural World Heritage properties; guidelines for
management plans and principles for evaluating visual impacts for activities in
and adjacent World Heritage properties;
6.
Requests that the meeting concerning the reflection year referred to in

Decision 7 EXT.COM 5 include:
a)
forms and format of the Report;
b)
training priorities arising from all reports;
c)
international cooperation issues; and
d)
a reflection on a new regional grouping;
7.
Requests the Director of the World Heritage Centre, in consultation with the
Advisory Bodies and the States Parties concerned, to report at its 30th session
(Vilnius, 2006) on the proposed structure, time-schedule and resources needed
for the implementation of the measures outlined in paragraph 6;
8.
Strongly encourages the States Parties of Canada and the United States of
America to continue the existing level of excellent cooperation.

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 151
11B.
PRESENTATION OF THE SECTION I OF THE PERIODIC REPORT

FOR EUROPE (2005) AND PROGRESS REPORT ON THE
PREPARATION OF SECTION II OF THE PERIODIC REPORT FOR
EUROPE (2006)
Decision 29 COM 11B

1.
11C.
Decides, in view of the time constraints, to defer the presentation and the
discussion of this item until its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006).
PROGRESS REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE

RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PERIODIC REPORT FOR AFRICA
2002-2005 AND AFRICA 2009

Documents
and
1.
Having
examined
WHC-05/29.COM/16,
2.
Recalling its Decision 7 EXT.COM 5C, adopted at its 7th Extraordinary

Session (UNESCO, 2004),
3.
Bearing in mind that all three modules of the Africa Regional Programme
represent means of building in the long-term the capabilities of natural and
cultural heritage site managers and other professionals in Africa for the
conservation and protection of World Heritage properties,
4.
Recalling with satisfaction the synthesis Periodic Report published in the

World Heritage Paper Series (number 3), which gives direction for future
World Heritage activities in Africa,
5.
Notes with satisfaction the work that has already been carried out by the
AFRICA 2009 programme, (Module I), the Africa Nature Programme
(Module II), and the National Strategies Programme (Module III), and
recommends that capacity building for a better implementation of the World
Heritage Convention continues to be intensified over the next phases of all
three modules, taking into consideration the diversity of languages with a view
to promoting a more effective delivery of regional programmes;

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6.
Thanks the financial partners of AFRICA 2009 the Swedish International

Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA); through the Swedish National
Heritage Board; - the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation
(NORAD) and the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Italy and Finland, as well
as the financial partners of AFRICA Nature programme and the programme
for National Strategies - in particular, the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Italy
and The Netherlands - for their continued support of the programme, and urges
them to continue such support in the future;
7.
Also thanks the operational partners of AFRICA 2009: -ICCROM, the World
Heritage Centre, CRATerre-EAG (Ecole dArchitecture de Grenoble), EPA
(Ecole du patrimoine africain), and PMDA (Programme pour le
Developpement des Musees Africains)-, as well as the partners of the World
Heritage Centre for Africa Nature and National Strategies programmes IUCN, UNESCO Field Offices, National Commissions for UNESCO, African
Wildlife institutions and NGOs - for their sustained efforts in the
implementation of the programme;
8.
Approves the activities to be carried out in the biennium 2006-2007 in the

framework of Module 1 of the Regional Programme for Africa, as described in
document WHC-05/29.COM/11C, and takes note of the funding request of
US$200,000 submitted by ICCROM in Annex 3 of document WHC05/29.COM/16;
9.
Further approves the activities to be carried out in the biennium 2006-2007 in

the framework of Modules II & III of the Regional Programme for Africa, as
described in document WHC-05/29.COM/11C, and takes note of the amount
of US$50,000 submitted in document WHC-05/29.COM/163;
10.
Encourages all States Parties to the World Heritage Convention in Africa to

continue to develop initiatives to promote dialogue at all levels with a view to:
a) foster national and regional understanding for the protection of World
Heritage and b) sustain their support to the three modules of the Africa
Regional Programme by hosting events, and providing professionals as
participants, coordinators, and resource persons;
11.
Requests the Director of the World Heritage Centre to prepare the Second
Periodic Reporting Exercise for Africa, and to submit the results of such
exercise for examination of the Committee at its 33rd session (2009).
Decision 29 COM 11C.2,

1.
Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/11C.1 and WHC-05/

29.COM/11C.2.Rev,
Subject to adoption of Document 16

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2.
Recalling its decisions 7 EXT.COM 5C and 7 EXT.COM 7.2 adopted as its

7th Extraordinary Session (UNESCO, 2004) to support the African initiative to
hold a meeting of African experts on the implementation of the World
Heritage Convention and on the State of Conservation of World Heritage sites
in Africa in March 2005 in Cape Town, South Africa, and to participate in the
next summit of the African Union through an exhibit by the World Heritage
Centre on cultural and natural World Heritage in Africa during the next
summit of the African Union,
3.
Welcomes with appreciation the Africa Position Paper included in Document

WHC-05/29.COM/11C.2.Rev, which addresses challenges facing Africas
World Heritage properties and the possibility of setting up an African World
Heritage Fund, in accordance with the outcomes of the meetings held in
Somerset West, South Africa, from 15 to 18 March 2005;
4.
Expresses its appreciation to the State Party of South Africa for hosting the
above meetings;
5.
Emphasizes its commitment to the development of strategies to conserve and

protect Africas World Heritage properties, including human resources
development;
6.
Recalling the Periodic Report for the African region, adopted at its 26th
session (Budapest, 2002) by Decision 26 COM 20, which calls inter alia for
the establishment of an African Heritage Fund,
7.
Commends the African position paper and supports the principles, objectives
and recommendations enshrined therein which constitutes a major step and
strategic document in implementing the periodic reporting exercise for the
African region and which is also at the basis of the activities of the Committee;
8.
Requests the Director of the World Heritage Centre to transmit the African
position paper to the General Assembly of the States Parties to the Convention
at its 15th session (2005);
9.
Supports the establishment of the African World Heritage Fund and requests
the Director of the World Heritage Centre to report to the Committee at its
30th session (Vilnius, 2006) on the progress made towards the establishment
of such a Fund;
10.
Invites States Parties to the Convention to make voluntary contributions to the

Fund;
11.
Also invites the African World Heritage Fund, when established, to report to
the World Heritage Committee on a regular basis on its activities and discuss
with the Committee its orientation and strategy;
12.
Further invites the African States Parties to present the 10-year Action Plan
mentioned in Document WHC-05/29.COM/11C.2Rev to the Committee at its
13.
Reaffirms its commitment to implement its Decision 7 EXT.COM 7.2 and the
recommendations set forth in the Africa Position Paper.

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11D.
PROGRESS REPORT ON THE PROTECTION OF THE

PALESTINIAN CULTURAL AND NATURAL HERITAGE
Decision 29 COM 11D

1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/11D and the Draft Decision

29 COM 11D.Rev,
2.
Recalling Decision 28 COM 17B.II adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou,

2004),
3.
Takes note of the information provided by the World Heritage Centre on the
progress made in the implementation of its Decisions 26 COM 6.1, 26 COM
6.2, 26 COM 24.2, 27 COM 5.2 and 28 COM 17 B.II;
4.
Commends the Secretariat for the activities carried out for the protection of the
Palestinian cultural heritage despite the difficult conditions, and recommends
the reactivation of the joint Israeli-Palestinian Technical Committee for
Archaeology;
5.
Commends the Palestinian Authority for the preparation of a first inventory of

Palestinian cultural and natural heritage as well as for the measures undertaken
for its safeguarding; and invites the Authority to continue, in close cooperation with UNESCO, its efforts with a view to extending this inventory to
other sites;
6.
Regrets the damage inflicted to the Palestinian cultural heritage, notably

Nablus and Hebron, as well as the new building constructed above the
archaeological remains of Tell Rumeida;
7.
Requests the parties concerned with the safeguarding of the Palestinian

cultural and natural heritage to take appropriate measures to prevent and avoid
any further destruction or damage to this heritage;
8.
Requests the World Heritage Centre to take all necessary measures, in liaison
with the concerned parties, to elaborate an Action Plan for the rehabilitation
and preservation of these sites, to implement it, and to continue assisting the
Palestinian institutions concerned in reinforcing their capacity in the
protection, preservation and management of the cultural and natural heritage,
and to present a report on the progress made for examination by the World
Heritage Committee at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006);
9.
Invites the States Parties to contribute to the implementation of the above

activities and decides to allocate an amount of USD100,000 to this end during
the 2006-2007 biennium.

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12.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR WORLD HERITAGE

PROGRAMMES
Decision 29 COM 12
1.
2.
Recalling Decisions 7 EXT.COM 10 adopted at its 7th extraordinary session

(UNESCO, 2004) and 27 COM 20B adopted at its 27th session (UNESCO,
2003),
3.
Emphasizing that setting precise but realistic and measurable results and
indicators is essential for effective performance appraisal and monitoring,
4.
Takes note of the set of performance indicators described in Table 1 of the

Document WHC-05/29.COM/12, which constitutes a framework for
Performance monitoring with respect to the four Strategic Objectives set at its
26th session (Budapest, 2002);
5.
Invites the States Parties and the Advisory Bodies to submit to the Director of
the World Heritage Centre comments on document WHC-05/29.COM/12 by 1
December 2005;
6.
Requests the Director of the World Heritage Centre to continue to develop and
present a completely integrated Result Based Management (RBM) framework
including the Thematic Programmes and to develop the corresponding
performance indicators for examination by the Committee at its 30th session
(Vilnius, 2006), taking into account the debate at its 29th session (Durban,
2005);
7.
Encourages the Director of the World Heritage Centre to seek appropriate

funding for this activity and invites donors to provide financial support to this
effort.

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13.
PROGRESS REPORT ON WORLD HERITAGE PACT
Decision 29 COM 13
1.
2.
Recalling Decisions 26 COM 17.3 adopted at its 26th session (Budapest,

2002) and 7 EXT.COM 12 adopted at its 7th extraordinary session
(UNESCO, 2004),
3.
Considers that the regulatory framework set out in Document WHC05/29.COM/13 provides a robust and workable set of guidelines for the
development of partnerships in support of World Heritage;
4.
Decides to add a paragraph to the regulatory framework starting that the

overseeing authority for monitoring progress and performance of the World
Heritage PACT rests with the Committee;
5.
Adopts the regulatory framework for the World Heritage PACT and requests
the Director of the World Heritage Centre to ensure that it is made widely
available to States Parties to the Convention, relevant UNESCO services,
individuals and potential partners, including by publishing it on the World
Heritage website;
6.
Supports the future orientations for the World Heritage PACT as set out in
paragraphs 19-22 of Annex 1 of Document WHC-05/29.COM/13;
7.
Notes with appreciation the agreements concluded between the World

Heritage Centre and States Parties to the Convention as well as between the
World Heritage Centre and non-governmental and private sector partners, as
such agreements have a significant potential for implementing the Budapest
Declaration (2002);
8.
Recognizes that more time will be required before such an initiative can have a
demonstrable impact on the World Heritage Fund;
9.
Requests the Director of the World Heritage Centre to provide information on

the progress of the World Heritage PACT at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006);
10.
Decides to postpone the examination of the evaluation of the World Heritage

PACT from its 30th session to its 31st session (2007).

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14.
INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE
14A.
EXAMINATION OF INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE REQUESTS
Decision 29 COM 14A

1.
2.
Recalling paragraph 3 of its Decision 28 COM 10A.1, adopted at its 28th

session (Suzhou, 2004),
3.
Noting that no funds are available in 2005 for consideration of technical cooperation requests for cultural properties,
4.
Aware of the importance of the study to be undertaken for the conservation of

the property,
5.
Noting that US$ 217,000 are still available under the emergency assistance
reserve six months before the end of the biennium and that the financial
regulations allow transfers between budget lines,
6.
Decides to approve the following request:

a)
Bangladesh: Study of, and recommendations on remedial actions for, the

drainage problems and monitoring of the internal moisture conditions of
the monument of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur, for an amount of US$
45,000
7.
Requests the Secretariat to transfer US$ 45,000 from the emergency assistance
reserve to the technical cooperation assistance budget in order to finance the
above mentioned international assistance request,
8.
Also requests the World Heritage Centre to ensure that in implementing this
activity, adequate attention be paid to integrate the conclusions of the study
into an overall management and conservation strategy, including provisions
for day-to-day maintenance and training of relevant staff.
14B.
FOLLOW-UP TO THE EVALUATION OF THE EMERGENCY

ASSISTANCE AND EVALUATION OF THE OTHER
COMPONENTS OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE
Decision 29 COM 14B

1.

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2.
Notes the oral presentation of the item;
3.
Decides to put the item Examination of the Recommendations on

International Assistance on the agenda of its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006);
4.
Invites the States Parties to submit written comments on Document WHC05/29.COM/14B to the World Heritage Centre by 1 February 2006 to be
discussed at its 30th session.

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15.
REPORT ON THE EXECUTION OF THE BUDGET 2004-2005 AND

FOLLOW-UP TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL ISSUES OF THE AUDIT OF
THE WORLD HERITAGE CENTRE UNDERTAKEN IN 1997
(DECISION 28 COM 11)
Decision 29 COM 15.A

1.
2.
Notes the state of implementation of the 2004-2005 budget, the current

situation of the reserves and contributions as at 31 March 2005;
3.
Also notes the conclusions and the recommendations of the Internal Oversight
Service (IOS) and the External Auditor;
4.
Requests the World Heritage Centre to present, at the next session of the
Committee, a report on the follow-up to the recommendations of IOS and of
the External Auditor.
Decision 29 COM 15.B

1.
2.
Encourages States Parties to pay their contributions at the beginning of each

year;
3.
Urges States Parties to pay their arrears to the World Heritage Fund;
4.
Invites the Director-General to encourage States Parties to make voluntary

donations to the World Heritage Fund in addition to their contributions, and
also to encourage other parties to make similar donations.

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16.
PRESENTATION OF THE WORLD HERITAGE FUND AND

BUDGET 2006 2007
Decision 29 COM 16
1.
Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/16 and WHC-05/29.COM/16

Corr.,
2.
Aware that the proposed expenditure is higher than the expected income in
biennium 2006/2007, and that the reserves of the World Heritage Fund are
decreasing for the 4th consecutive biennium,
3.
Approves a total World Heritage Fund expenditure of US$ 6,656,836 for the
2006-2007 biennium and the corresponding budget contained in the annexed
Tables 1 and 3 of Document WHC-05/29.COM/16 and table 2 of document
WHC-05/29.COM/16 Corr.;
4.
Requests the Director of the World Heritage Centre to ensure that all
budgetary decisions made at its 29th session (Durban, 2005) are fully
integrated into the World Heritage Fund budget approved for the biennium
2006/2007;
5.
Requests the Director General of UNESCO and the Director of the World
Heritage Centre to ensure that the Regular Programme Decentralised Funds,
managed by field offices, are spent in line with Main Line of Action 2 (MLA)
and Main Line of Action 3;
6.
Considering the substantial amount of extra-budgetary funds already spent by

31 March 2005, requests the Director-General of UNESCO to establish
additional posts under the Funds-in-Trust Overheads Cost Account (FITOCA)
in the 2006/2007 biennium;
7.
Requests the Director of the World Heritage Centre to establish an

administrative mechanism to carry forward into the following biennium
International Assistance Requests funded by the World Heritage Fund which
are not completed in the preceding biennium;
8.
Also requests the Director of the World Heritage Centre to report on the
execution of the budget, including all funding sources of financing, at each
session of the Committee, in the framework of its Annual Report;
9.
Recognising the volume of work demanded to the Advisory Bodies by the

Committee, further requests that the Director of the World Heritage Centre
submit at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006) a detailed report on the activities of
the Advisory Bodies which are funded by the World Heritage Fund, in order to
allow the Committee to consider prioritising the activities requested to such
Bodies.

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17.
REPORT ON THE WORLD HERITAGE EMBLEM
Decision 29 COM 17
1.
2.
Recalling Decisions 26 COM 15, adopted at its 26th session (Budapest, 2002),
and 7 EXT.COM 14, adopted at its 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO,
2004),
3.
Takes note of the Annual Report on the uses of the World Heritage emblem,
included in Document WHC-05/29.COM/17;
4.
Further notes with satisfaction that the graphics of the World Heritage
emblem, by itself, as well as the graphics of the emblem with the words in any
language surrounding such graphics, are now adequately registered under
Article 6ter of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property,
thus offering protection to the emblem in the States Parties to the Paris
Convention;
5.
Requests the Director of the World Heritage Centre to report on new

information pertaining to guidelines, procedures and visual representation of
the UNESCO name and logo that may have a bearing on the conditions of use
of the World Heritage emblem.

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18.
WORKING METHODS OF THE WORLD HERITAGE COMMITTEE
Decision 29 COM 18 A
1.
Recalling its Decisions 28 COM 13.1 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou,
2004) and 7 EXT.COM 4B.1 adopted at its 7th extraordinary session
(UNESCO, 2004),
2.
Having taken note of the debate of the Working group on working methods
which met at its current session,
3.
Aware of the need to specify the submission modalities for the nomination of
transboundary or transnational serial properties on the World Heritage List,
4.
Confirms that, for the purpose of applying paragraph 17 a) of Decision 28

COM 13.1 and paragraph 3 of Decision 7 EXT.COM 4B.1:
5.
a)
The States Parties co-authors of a transboundary or transnational serial

nomination can choose, amongst themselves and with a common
understanding, the State Party which will be bearing this nomination; and
b)
This nomination can be registered exclusively within the ceiling of the

bearing State Party.
For the purpose of assisting the Committee in an adequate application of

paragraph 17 c) ii) of Decision 28 COM 13.1, and recalling paragraph 12 of
such Decision, invites the Advisory Bodies to submit at its 30th session
(Vilnius, 2006) updated or additional relevant studies and tools, including
statistics, which take into account the results of the Special Meeting of Experts
held in Kazan (2005).
Decision 29 COM 18 B
1.
Recalling its Decisions 28 COM 13.1 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou,
2004) and 7 EXT.COM 4B.1 adopted at its 7th extraordinary session
(UNESCO, 2004),
2.
Having taken note of the debate of the Working Group on working methods
3.
Decides to further examine at its 31st session (2007), in conjunction with the
examination of the transitory mechanism set out in paragraph 17 of its
Decision 28 COM 13.1 (the Cairns / Suzhou Decision ), the perception of
conflict of interests in the work of the Committee.

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Decision 29 COM 18 C
1.
2.
Recalling its Decision 7 EXT.COM 4B.1 adopted at its 7th extraordinary

session (UNESCO, 2004),
3.
Having taken note of the debate of the Working group on working methods
4.
Decides that a new article 21.6 be added to the Rule 21 of the Rules of
Procedure :
a)
Subsidiary Bodies recommendations to the World

Committee should be made in the form of draft Decisions;
Heritage
5.
Also decides that, in accordance with Rule 51 of the Rules of Procedure, the
above mentioned amendment constitutes an Agenda item at its 30th session
(Vilnius, 2006);
6.
Further decides to establish a working group on financial and administrative

issues in conformity with Rule 21 of the Rules of Procedure. Such group will
conduct its work during each meeting of the Committee and will report to the
Plenary of the Committee, at the times and with the frequency to be defined by
it, but not in parallel with the Plenary of the Committee;
7.
Expresses its strong concern about the recurrent lack of time to cover all points
of the agenda of its sessions;
8.
Decides to explore at its 30th session ways and means of optimizing the timemanagement of its sessions, including the need and convenience of increasing
on a permanent basis the periodicity of its ordinary sessions, taking
particularly into account:
a)
the importance of ensuring a manageable agenda; and
b)
the need to have enough time to examine the state of conservation of

sites on the World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in
Danger, as well as the nominations to the World Heritage List.

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19.
ELECTION OF THE CHAIRPERSON, VICE-CHAIRPERSONS AND

RAPPORTEUR
Decision 29 COM 19
1.
Recalling Decision 28 COM 23, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004,)
which elected a Bureau whose mandate began at the end of its 28th session
until the end of its 29th session (Durban, 2005);
2.
Decides to elect, in accordance with Rule 13.1 of its Rules of Procedure, a

Bureau with the following composition:
a)
H.E. Ms Ina Mariulionyt, Lithuania as Chairperson of the World

Heritage Committee, whose mandate will begin at the end of its 29th
session until the end of its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006);
b)
Prof. Alexander Gillespie, New Zealand as the Rapporteur of the World

Heritage Committee, whose mandate will begin at the end of its 29th
session until the end of its 30th session;
c)
Benin,
Chile,
India,
Kuwait, and
Netherlands as Vice-Chairpersons, whose mandate will begin at the end
of its 29th session until the end of its 30th session;
3.
Further decides that the Bureau of its 31st session (2007) will be elected at the
end of its 30th session, in accordance with Rule 13.1 of its Rules of Procedure.

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20. PROVISIONAL AGENDA OF THE 30TH SESSION OF THE WORLD

HERITAGE COMMITTEE
Decision 29 COM 20
1.
2.
Decides that its 30th session will take place in Vilnius, Lithuania, from 8 to 16
July 2006;
3.
Adopts the following provisional agenda for its 30th session:
Provisional agenda of the 30th session of the World Heritage Committee

(Vilnius, 2006)
Opening Session
1.
Opening Session
Opening of the session by the Chairperson of the World Heritage
Committee
Introduction by the Director-General of UNESCO or his representative
Welcome by the Host Country
2.
Requests for Observer status
3.
Adoption of the Agenda and Timetable

3A
Adoption of the Agenda
3B
Adoption of the Timetable
Reports
4.
Report of the Rapporteur of the 29th session of the World Heritage Committee
(Durban, 2005)
5.
Report of the Rapporteur of the General Assembly (UNESCO, 2005)
6.
Report of the World Heritage Centre on its activities and on the implementation of
the Decisions of the World Heritage Committee

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Examination of the State of Conservation

7.
Examination of the State of Conservation of World Heritage properties

7A
State of conservation of properties inscribed on the List of World Heritage

in Danger
7B
State of conservation of properties inscribed on the World Heritage List
Establishment of the World Heritage List and of the List of World

Heritage in Danger
8.
Establishment of the World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in
Danger
8A
Tentative Lists of States Parties submitted as of 15 May 2006 in

conformity with the Operational Guidelines
8B
Nominations of properties to the World Heritage List
8C
Danger
Update of the World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in
Global Strategy for a Representative, Balanced and Credible World

Heritage List
9.
Evaluation of Outstanding Universal Value
10.
Progress report on the evaluation of the Global Strategy: Filling the Gaps - an
Action Plan for the Future
Periodic Reporting
11.
Periodic Reporting
11A
Presentation of the Periodic Report for Sections I and II of Europe
11B
Follow-up to the Periodic Report for North America
11C
Progress report on the implementation of the recommendations of the

Periodic Report for Arab States
11D

Periodic Report for Asia Pacific

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11E

Periodic Report for Latin America and Caribbean
11F

Periodic Report for Africa: African Position Paper and African World
Heritage Fund
11G
Reflexion on the preparation of the next cycle of Periodic Reporting
Working methods and tools

12.
Performance indicators for World Heritage
13.
Working methods of the World Heritage Committee
Administrative and Financial Matters

14.
15.
International Assistance:
14A
Examination of the Recommendations on International Assistance
14B
Examination of International Assistance requests
Execution of the Budget 2006-2007
Closing Session
16.
Election of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairpersons and Rapporteur of the 31st

session of the World Heritage Committee (July 2007)
17.
Provisional Agenda of the 31st session of the World Heritage Committee

(July 2007)
18.
Other business
19.
Adoption of Decisions
20.
Closure of the session

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20.
OTHER BUSINESS
Decision 29 COM 21
1.
Decides, in view of the time constraints, to defer the presentation and the
discussion of this item until its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006).

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Annex 1
List of participants

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I. STATES MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE / ETATS MEMBRES DU COMITE

ARGENTINA / ARGENTINE
BP 393 - Cotonou
Ms Maria Susana PATARO

Directora Adjunta
Departamento Organismos
Internacionales
Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores,
Comercio Internacional y culto
Esmeralda 1212 piso 11
1007 Buenos Aires
Tel: +229 33 61 89
Fax: +229 33 04 21
E-mail: foert@bow.bj
Mr Patricio ZAPATA
Dlgation du Chili auprs de
l UNESCO
1 rue Miollis
75015 Paris
CHILE / CHILI
CHINA / CHINE
Excmo. Sr. Sergio BITAR CHACRA

Ministro de Educacin
c/o Comisin Nacional Chilena de
Cooperacin con la UNESCO
Avenida Libertador Bernardo
O'Higgins 1371, 6to piso
Santiago de Chile
H. E.Mr ZHANG Xuezhong

Ambassador and Permanent Delegate
of China to UNESCO
Dlgation permanent de Chine auprs
de lUNESCO
1 rue Miollis
75015 Paris
Tel: +331.45.68.34.56
Fax: +331.42.19.01.99
Mr Roberto MOLINARI
Administracion de parques nacionales
Balcarce 922 P. 5 "C"
1064 Buenos Aires
Tel: +54 011 4383-1181
E-mail: molinari@apn.gov.ar
Mr Ariel GONZALEZ
Rapporteur of the World Heritage
Committee
Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores,
Comercio Internacional y Culto
Consejera Legal
Esmeralda 1212 - Piso 15
1007 Buenos Aires
BENIN
S. Exc. M Olabiyi Babalola Joseph
YAI
Ambassadeur
Dlgu permanent du Bnin auprs
de l'UNESCO
Dlgation permanent du Bnin
auprs de lUNESCO
1 rue Miollis
75015 Paris
Tel: +33 1.45.68.30.63
Fax: +33 1.43.06.15.55
M Isidore MONSI
Expert Culturel
Secrtaire Gnral adjoint du
Ministre des Affaires Etrangres
et de l'Intgration Africaine
01BP 318
Cotonou
Tel: +229 93 68 08
Fax: +229 30 57 38
E-mail: misidore2002@yahoo.fr
Mr Assogba Pascal OUDE
Naturel (DFRN)
Directeur des Forts et Ressources
Naturelles
Ministre de l'Agriculture, de
l'Elevage et de la Pche
H.E. Mr Claudio HERRERA

Ambassador of Chile
in South Africa
Embassy of Chile
Pretoria
South Africa
Mr ZHANG Bai
Deputy Director- General
National Administration of Cultural
Heritage
H.E. Mr. Samuel FERNANDEZ

Ambassador of Chile in Egypt
Asesor
42 Road 18 Maadi 5th floor
El Cairo
Egypt
Tel: +202 735 87 11
Fax: +202 735 37 16
E-mail : samuelfer@hotmail.com
Mr TIAN Xiaogang,
Secretary-General
Chinese National Commission for
UNESCO
37, Damucanghutong, Xidan
Beijing 100816
Tel: + 86 10-66096989
Fax: + 86 10-66017912
M. Angel CABEZA
Secrtaire Excutif
Conseil de Monuments Nationaux
Ave. Vicua Mackenna 84
Santiago
Tel: +56.2 665 14 73 - 665 15 16
Fax: +56.2 665 15 21
E-mail : acabeza@monumentos.cl
Mr Gonzalo FERNANDEZ
l UNESCO
1 rue Miollis
75015 Paris
France
Tel: +33 1 45 68 29 50
Fax: +33 1 47 34 16 51
E-mail : dl.chili@unesco/org
Felipe RAVINET
l UNESCO
1 rue Miollis
75015 Paris

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Mr WANG Fengwu
Deputy Director-General
Department of Urban Construction
Ministry of Construction
9 Sanlihelu, Beijing, China 100835
Tel: + 8610-68394062
Fax: + 8610-68313669
Mr. Zhang Lianyun
Consul General of the Peoples
Republic of China in Durban
45 Stirling Crescent
Durban North
Durban 4051
South Africa
Mr. GU Yucai
Director-General
Department of Cultural Relics
Protection
State Administration of Cultural
Heritage
10 Chaoyangmenwai Bedajie,
100020 Beijing, China
Tel: + 8610-65551554
Fax: + 8610-65551555
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 172
Mr. GUO Zhan

Director of Division
Heritage
10 Chaoyangmenwai Bedajie
100020 Beijing, China
Tel: + 8610-65551649
Fax: + 8610-65551555
Mr WANG Chuan
Deputy Director of dividion
Departement
of
International
Organisations
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ms. SHENG Weiwei
Deputy Director of Division
Heritage
Tel: + 00 86-65551554
Ms ZUO Xiaoping
Deputy Director
Division of World Heritage and
Historic Interest Area
Departement of Urban Construction
Ministry of Construction
Ms Carla FIGUIERO
Architect of Cultural Heritage
Department of the Cultural Affairs
Bureau
Macao Special Administrative Region
Government of the Peoples Republic
of China]
Mr Feng Zhicheng
Director General
Yunnan
provincial
Construction
bureau
Mr KONG Fanzhi
Beijing Municipal Bureau of Cultural
Relics
Ms YU Gui
Sichuan Provincial Committee of
Construction
Mr Thagyal
Vice Mayor
Lhasa Municipal Govern
Tibetan Autonomous region
Xiaoping Yu
Program Officer
Chinese National Commission
For UNESCO
Mr LU Zhou
Professor
Departement of Architecture of
Tsinghua university
Mr. Qi Zhanxin
Vice Consul
Consulate General of the Peoples
Republic of China in Durban
COLOMBIA / COLOMBIE
Dr Fernando CHUI
Secretary for Social Affairs and
Culture
Macao Special Administrative region
Government of the peoples Republic
of China
Ms HO Lai Chun DA LUZ
Director of the Cultural Affairs
Bureau
of China
Mr CHAN Chak Seng
Departement Chief
of Cultural
Heritage of the Cultural Affairs
Bureau
of China
of
Ms Mara Claudia LOPEZ

Directora
Direccin de Patrimonio Cultural
Ministerio de Cultura
Calle 9 No. 8-31
Bogot
Tel: +57.1 336 0522/33
Fax: +57.1 282 5759
E-mail: mlopez@mincultura.gov.co

(Durban, 2005)
H.E. Dr Ahmed RIFAAT

Ambassador
Permanent Delegate of Egypt to
UNESCO
1 rue Miollis
75015 Paris
Tel: +33.1.45.68.33.09
Fax : +33. 147 83 41 87
Professor Samir I. GHABBOUR
Rapporteur, Egyptian National MAB
Committee
Emeritus Professor,
Dept. of Natural Resources,
Inst. of African Research & Studies,
Cairo University,
12613 Giza Cairo
Mr Moustafa FOUDA
Director, Nature conservation Sector
30, Misr Helwan Al Zerae Rd., Maadi
11728 Cairo
Tel: + 020-5271391
Fax: + 020-5248792
E-mail: foudamos@link.net
INDIA / INDE
S. Exc. Madame Mara Zulema

VELEZ JARA
Ambassadeur
Dlegue Permanente de la
Colombie auprs de UNESCO
Dlgation permanente de Colombie
1 rue Miollis
75015 Paris
Tel: +33 1.45.68.28.56
+33 1.45.68.28.70
Fax : +33 1.43.06.66.09
E-mail dl.colombia@unesco.org
Gloria Marcela CANON

National Parks Unit
Ministry of Environment
Bogota
EGYPT / EGYPTE
H.E. Ms Bhaswati MUKHERJEE

Ambassador
Delegate Permanent of India to
UNESCO
1, rue Miollis
75015 Paris
Tel: +33 1 45 68 29 88
Fax : +33 1 47 34 51 88
E-mail : dl.india1@unesco.org
Babu RAJEEV
Directore General
Archaeological Survey of India
Jampath
New Delhi
Tel: +9111 23013574
Fax +9111-23019487
Mr Rajesh AGRAWAL
Executive Director (Heritage)
Rail Bhawan, Room No.152-J
Tel: + 91 11 233 81298
Fax : +91 11 233 03708
E-mail : rajesh.agrawal@vsnl.com
Mr Jayanta GOSH
Heritage Officer and Chief
Mechanical Engineer
Southern Railway
Head-Quarters Office,
Park Town, Madras Central
Chennai-600003
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 173
Tel: +91 44 253 53682

Fax: +91 44 253 51162
Mr R.B. LAL
Inspector General
Ministry of Environment & Forest
Payavaran Bhawan
C.G.O Complex, Lodi Road,
New Delhi-110 003
Tel: +91 11 243 60740
Fax : +91 11 243 66842
E-mail : ravindra52@yahoo.com
JAPAN / JAPAN
H.E. Mr Teiichi SATO
Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary
Permanent Delegate of Japan to
UNESCO
148 rue de lUniversit
75007 Paris
Tel: +33 1.53.59.27.00
Fax: +33 1.53.59.27.27
Mr. Kunio SATO
Special Advisor
Agency for Cultural Affairs
2-5-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100-8959
Tel: +81-3-6734-2877
Fax: +81-3-6734-3822
Mr. Daizaburo KURODA
Director, Biodiversity Policy Division,
Nature Conservation Bureau
Ministry of the Environment
1-2-2, Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo 100-8975
Tel: +81- 3-5521-8274
Fax: +81- 3-3591-3228
Mr. Naohisa OKUDA
Deputy Director, Biodiversity Policy
Division, Nature Conservation Bureau
1-2-2, Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100-8975
Tel: +81- 3-5521-8275
Fax: +81- 3-3591-3228
Mr. Akihiro YANO
Deputy Director, Forest Environment
Division, Private Forest Department
Forestry Agency
Tokyo 100-8952
Tel: +81- 3-3501-3843
Fax: +81- 3-3502-2104
Mr. Kenichiro SAITO

Deputy Director, Monuments and
Sites Division, Cultural Properties
Department
2-5-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo 100-8959
Mr. Atsuhiro YOSHINAKA
Deputy Director, East Hokkaido
Regional
Office
for
Nature
Conservation
Nature Conservation Bureau, Ministry
of the Environment
100-8975 Tokyo
Mr. Hirotaka ONO
Deputy Director, Multilateral Cultural
Cooperation Division,
Public
Diplomacy
Department,
Tokyo 100-0013
Tel: +81-3-3580-3311
Fax : +81-3-5501-8141
Mr. Daisuke KADOWAKI
Assistant Director, Biodiversity Policy
Division,
Nature
Conservation
Bureau,
1-2-2, Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku
100-8975 Tokyo
Tel: +81-3-5521-8275
Fax : +81-3-3591-3228
Ms. Kumiko SHIMOTSUMA
Cultural Properties Chief Senior
Specialist, Architecture and Other
Structures Division,
Cultural
Properties
Department,
Tokyo 100-8959
Tel: +81-3-6734-2792
Fax: +81-3-6734-3823
Mr. Tsuyoshi HIRASAWA
Cultural Properties Senior Specialist,
Monuments and Sites Division,
Cultural
Properties
Department,
2-5-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100-8959
Tel: +81-3-6734-2876
Fax: +81-3-6734-3822
Mr. Fujio ICHIHARA
Cultural Properties Senior Specialist,
Monuments and Sites Division,

(Durban, 2005)
Cultural
Properties
Department,
Tokyo 100-8959
Tel: +81-3-6734-2877
Fax: +81-3-6734-3822
Ms. Mayo KAYAMORI
Official, Monuments and Sites
Division, Cultural Properties
Department,
Tokyo 100-8959
Tel: +81-3-6734-2877
Fax: +81-3-6734-3822
Ms. Yumiko NANAUMI
Cultural Affairs Advisor, Permanent
Delegation of Japan to UNESCO
148 rue de lUniversit
75007 Paris
Tel: +33 1.53.59.27.00
Fax: +33 1.53.59.27.27
Dr. Nobuko INABA
Head, Project Planning, Conservation
Systems and Coordination Section,
Japan Center for International
Cooperation in Conservation,
National Research Institute for
Cultural Properties, Tokyo
13-43 Ueno-Koen, Taito-ku,
Tokyo 110-8713
Tel: +81-3-3823-4085/4898
Fax: +81-3-3823-4867
Mr. Susumu MORIMOTO
Senior Researcher,
National Research Institute for
Cultural Properties, Nara
2-9-1, Nijo-cho
Nara, 630-8577
Tel: +81-742-30-6854
Fax: +81-742-30-6841
Dr. Nobu KURODA
Associate Professor, University of
Tsukuba
Graduate School of Comprehensive
Human Science
University of Tsukuba
1-1-1 Tennoai, Tsukuba
Ikaraki 305-8574
Tel: +81-29-853-5992
Fax: +81-29-853-5992
Dr. Kumiko YONEDA
Senior Research Scientist, Japan
Wildlife Research Center
3-10-10 Shitaya, Taito-ku,
Tokyo 110-8676
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 174
Tel: +81-3-5824-0963
Fax: +81-3-5824-0964
Ms. Harumi TAKAHASHI
Governor
Hokkaido Prefecture
c/o Ministry of the Environment:
100-8975 Tokyo
Tel: +81-11-231-4111 Ext:21-113
Fax:+81-11-231-0162
Mr. Fumiaki TAKAHASHI
Chairman
Hokkaido Prefectural Assembly
100-8975 Tokyo
Tel: +81-11-251-6310
Fax: +81-11-232-236
Mr. Sakae GORAI
Mayor
Shari Town, Hokkaido Prefecture
100-8975 Tokyo
Tel: +81-1522-3-3131
Fax: +81-1522-2-2040
Mr. Kouta IWAHARA
Chairman
Rausu Town Assembly, Hokkaido
Prefecture
100-8975 Tokyo
Tel:+81-1538-7-2126
Fax+81-1538-7-2916
Mr. Osamu MATSUOKA
Deputy Director General, Department
of Environment and Lifestyle,
Hokkaido Prefectural Government
100-8975 Tokyo
Tel:+81-11-231-4111 Ext:24-012
Fax:+81-11-232-4107
Mr. Terutaka ISHIKAWA
Director, Nature and Environmental
Division,
Department of Environment and
Lifestyle
100-8975 Tokyo
Tel:+81-11-251-4111 Ext:24-355
Fax:+81-11-232-6790
Mr. Hirofumi NATORI

Assistant Director, Secretarial Office
Office of Hokkaido Prefectural
Assembly
100-8975 Tokyo
Tel:+81-11-251-6310
Fax:+81-11-232-2367
Mr. Naoki SEKI
Director, Nature Conservation
Department,
Hokkaido Institute of Environmental
Sciences
100-8975 Tokyo
Tel: +81-11-747-3521 Ext:520
Fax: +81-11-474-3254
Mr. Toshiaki NAKAJIMA
Secretary, Secretarial Division,
Department of Governor's Policy
Planning,
100-8975 Tokyo
Tel: +81-11-231-4111 Ext.21-113
Fax: +81-11-232-0162
KUWAIT/KOWEIT
Mr Ali ALYOUHA
P.O Box 13061
Safat Gode : 23996
Tel: +9652424405
Fax : +9652416192
Mr Shehab A. H. SHEHAB
National Council for Culture, Art and
Letter
Director,
Department of Antiquities and
Museum
Tel: +965 2456534
Fax : +965 2408462
E-mail : knm2000@hotmail.com
LITHUANIA / LITHUANIE
H.E. Ms Ina MARIULIONYT
Ambassador
Permanent Delegate of Lithuania to
UNESCO
Lithuanian Delegation to UNESCO
1, rue Miollis
75015 Paris
Tel: +33 1 45 68 33 20
Fax : + 33 1 45 67 36 89
E-mail : i.marciulionyte@unesco.org
Ms. Asta DIRMAITE
Secretary General
Lithuanian National Commission for
UNESCO
Svento Jono Str. 11
LT-01123 Vilnius
Ms. Dalia KRAULYT
Deputy Director
International Organizations
Department
Tumo-Vaiwganto Str.2
Vilnus
E-mail: dalia.kraulyte@urm.lt
Mr Gediminas RASCIUS
Director
A. Juozapaviciaus 9
LT-09311 Vilnius
Tel: +370 5272 1918
Fax: +370 5272 3721
E-mail: gediminas@gamta.lt
Mr Arunas BEKSTA
Member
The State Lithuanian Commission for
Cultural Heritage
Rudninku Str. 13
E-mail: arunas_beksta@yahoo.co.uk
Ms. Karolina KUZAITE
Manager
Baltic Clipper Travel Agency
Laisves Ave. 61-1
Kaunas
E-mail: k.kuzaite@baltic-clipper.lt
LEBANON / LIBAN
NETHERLANDS / PAYS-BAS
M. Jade TABET
Expert au Comit du patrimoine
mondial de lUNESCO
33 bis, Avenue Reille
75014 Paris
Prof. Rick VAN DER PLOEG

Former Secretary of State of Culture
of the Netherlands
Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced
Studies
European University Institute
Badia Fiesolana
Via dei Roccettini 9
I-50016 San Domicio di Fiesole (FI)

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 175
Italy
Tel: +39 055 4685 759
E-mail: Rick.vanderPloeg@IUE.it
Ms Sabine GIMBRERE
Senior Advisor International Affairs
Ministry of Education, Culture and
Science
Cultural Heritage Director
P. O. Box 16375/ICP 3200
2500 BJ Den Haag
Tel: +31 70 412 44 83
Fax: +31 70 412 39 96
E-mail: s.m.gimbrere@minocw.nl
Mr Harald VOORNEVELD
Deputy Permanent Delegate of the
Netherlands to UNESCO
Permanent Delegation of the
Netherlands to UNESCO
7, rue Ebl
75007 Paris
Tel: + 33 1 40 62 33 88
Fax: + 33 1 40 62 34 65
E-mail:
harald.voorneveld@minbuza.nl
Mr. Reinoudt KARSDORP
Dienst RuimTel:ijike Ontwikkeling en
Huisvesting
Plasa Horacio Hoyer 19
Curacao
Netherlands Antilles
Tel: +599 9 46 12 199
reinoudt.karsdorp@curacao-gov.an
Dr Carol WESTRIK
Coordinator World Heritage
Netherlands National Commission for
UNESCO
Kortenaerkade 11
Postbus 29777
2502 LT Den Haag
Tel: + 31 70 42 60 301
Fax: + 31 70 42 60 359
E-mail: cwestrik@nuffic.nl
Mr Robert de JONG
Co-ordinator RDMZ World Heritage
List UNESCO
Netherlands Department for
Conservation
Rijksdienst oor de Monumentenzorg
Broederplein 41
P.O. Box 1001
3700 BA Zeist
Tel: +31 30 69 83 350
Fax : +31 30 69 16 189
E-mail : R.deJong@rdmz.nl
Wellington
Tel: +64 4 74 3191
Fax +64 4 471 3049
E-mail abignell@doc.govt.nz
Mr Stefan VERBUNT
Ministry of Agriculture
Nature and Food Quality
P. O. Box 20401
2500 EK Den Haag
Tel: +31 70 37 85 770
Fax: +31 70 37 86 146
E-mail: s.j.d.verbunt@minlnv.nl
NIGERIA
Mr Alexander VAN OPSTAL

Ministry of Agriculture
Nature and Food Quality
P. O Box 482
6710 BL Ede
Tel: +31 31 88 22 921
E-mail: a.j.f.m.van.opstal@minlnv.nl
NEW ZEALAND / NOUVELLE
ZELANDE
Mr Tumu TE HEUHEU
Paramount Chief - Ngati Tuwharetoa
C/- Department of Conservation
Taupo Field Centre
PO Box 528
Taupo
Tel: +64 7 378 3885
Fax: +64 7 378 3886
Prof. Alexander GILLESPIE
School of Law
Waikato University
PO Box 3510
Hamilton
Tel: +64 7 856 2889
Fax: +64 7 838 4417
E-mail : azg@waikato.ac.nz
Mr Tata LAWTON
Tumuaki, Kahui Kura Taiao (General
Manager - Maori)
Department of Conservation
PO Box 10-420
Wellington
Tel: +64 4 471 3190
Fax +64 4 473 3656
Mr John PAKI
Deputy Chief Executive
Ministry of Maori Development
Te Puni Kokiri House
143 Lambton Quay
PO Box 3943
Wellington
Tel: +64 4 922 6000
Fax +64 4 922 6229
E-mail: pakij@tpk.govt.nz
and
Mr Chris Igharo
Personal Assistant to the Minister
Ms O. NCHONAWA
Deputy Director
External Cultural Relations
Dr Omotoso ELUYEMI
Director General
National Commission for Museums
and Monuments
Abuja
Dr. J.O. EBOREIME
Expert in Cultural Heritage
Director
Monuments, Heritage and Sites
National Commission for Museum &
Monuments
P.M.B. 171 Garki,
Abuja
Tel: +234 9 523 0823
Fax: +234 9 523 0854
E-mail: jobosng@yahoo.com
Mr Sikiru Akin LIAISU
Expert in Natural Heritage
Deputy Director, Heritage and Sites
National Commission for Museum &
Monuments
P.M.B. 171 Garki,
Abuja
Tel: +234 9 523 0823
Fax: +234 9 523 0854
Prince Olagunsoye OYINLOLA
Executive Governor of Osun State
Osun State Government of Nigeria
Alhaji Fatai AKINBADA
Secretary to the State Government
Mr Andrew BIGNELL
Manager - International Relations
Department of Conservation
PO Box 10-420

(Durban, 2005)
Amb. Frank OGBUEWRI

Hon. Minister for Culture
Tourism
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Hon. Sola OLADEINDE

Commissioner for Commerce
Cooperatives, Industries and Tourism
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 176
Mr Femi ADELEGAN
Principal Private Secretary to the
Government
Mrs Rolake OLAOKUN
Chairperson Osun State Culture and
Tourism Board
Mr Danlami YUSUFF
ADC to governor
Mr Bamidele SALAM
Special Assistant to Governor on
Media
Mr Akin OLANIYI
Mr Kanmi ADEGBITE
Mr Femi OLAJIDE
General Manager
Osun State Transport Board
Mrs Siri KLOSTER

Adviser
P.O. Box 8013 Dep
0030 Oslo
Tel: +47 22245830
Fax : +47 22249561
E-mail : sik@md.dep.no
PORTUGAL
Mme Ana Paula ZACARIAS
Charge daffaires a.i.
Dlgation permanente du Portugal
auprs de lUNESCO
1, rue Miollis
75015 Paris
Tel: +331 45 68 30 55
Fax : +331 45 67 82 93
Mr Einar HOLTANE
P.O. 8013 DEP
0030 Oslo
Norway
Tel: +47 22 24 58 62
Fax : +47 22 24 95 61
E-mail : EHo@MD.DEP.no
Mrs Berit LEIN
Assistant Director-General
Directorate for Nature Management
Tungaslett 2
7485 Tronhdam
Tel: +47 73 58 05 00
Fax : +47 73 58 05 01
E-mail : berit.lein@dirnat.no
His Royal Highness OBA IYIOLA

Oyewale Mantamin III
Ataoja of Osogboland
Mr Gaute SONSTEBO
Senior Adviser
Directorate for Nature Management
Tungaslett 2
7486 Tronheim
E-mail : gaute.sonstebo@dirnat.no
Olori Tunrayo OYEWALE

Olori of Osogboland
Mrs Inger HELDAL

Adviser
Directorate for Cultural heritage
Corporal Adebayo ADELAKUN

Mr Ole BRISEID
Deputy Permanent Delegate of
Norway to UNESCO
The Norwegian Permanent Delegation
to UNESCO
Tel: +33 1 30 53 22 43
Mr I.A. IMANM
Consellor
Nigeria High Commission
Pretoria
South Afirca
NORWAY / NORVEGE
Mr Nils MARSTEIN
Director-General
Riksantikvaren
Directorate for Cultural Heritage
P.O. Box 8196 DEP
0034 Oslo
Tel: +47 22 94 04 00
Fax : +47 22 94 04 04
E-mail : nm@ra.no
Mr. Lus MORBEY

Institute for the Environment
Rua Da Murgueira 9/9A
2611-865 Amadora
Tel: +351 214728305
Fax : +351 214721437
E-mail: Luis.morbey@iambiente.pt
Mr. Alberto Flvio LOPES
IPPAR/Portuguese Heritage Institute
Palcio Nacional Da Ajuda
1349-0210 Lisboa
Tel: + 351 213614200
Fax : +351 213637047
E-mail: presidente@ippar.pt
RUSSIAN FEDERATION /
FEDERATION DE RUSSIE
OMAN
Mr Hassan AL-JABERI
Field Manager of Frankincense Trail
Sites
Office of the Adviser to his Majesty
the Sultan for Cultural Affairs
P. O. Box 129
Mina Al-Fahal
Postal Code: 116
Tel: +968 246 986 85
E-mail : culture@omanTel.net.om

(Durban, 2005)
Mr. Joo BELO RODEIA

President du IPPAR/Portuguese
Heritage
Ministre de la Culture
Palcio Nacional Da Ajuda
1349-0210 Lisboa
Tel: +351 213614201
Fax : +351 213637047
E-mail: presidente@ippar.pt
Mr. Gregory ORDZHONIKIDZE

Head of the Delegation
Secretary-General
Commission of the Russian
Federation for UNESCO
32/ 34 Smolenskaya-Sennaya Sq.
121200 Moscow
Tel: +795 244 24 56
Fax: +795 244 24 75
E-mail: rusnatcom@mid.ru
Mr Sergey KAZANTSEV
Head of Division
Department of External Relations
Ministry of Culture and Mass
Communication
7 Kitaigorodsky proezd
109074 Moscow Russian Federation
Tel: +7 95 923 5366
Fax: +7 95 921 4566
E-mail: kazantsev@mkmk.ru
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 177
Mrs Olga KREVER

Head of Department
Ministry of Natural Ressources
4/6 Bolshaya Gruzinskaya Str
D-242, Moscow
Tel: +95 230 86 70/7190957
Fax: +95 230 85 60
E-mail: muzyleva@mnr.gov.ru
Mr Alexey BUTORIN
Natural Heritage Protection Fund
Director
Moscow 125212 Vibongskaya 8-3-4
Russian Federation
Tel: +7 0951509293
E-mail: heritage@rol.ru
Mrs Olga PICHUZHKINA
Head of Division of the Environment
Protection
Lukoil-Kaliningradmorneft
23 Kievskaya str.
236039 Kaliningrad
Tel: +7 112 68 21 92
Fax: +7 112 68 13 71
E-mail: opichuzhkina@kld.lukoil.com
Mr Vusithemba NDIMA
Chief Director
Department of Cultural Affairs and
sports
Western Cape
H.E. Ms NM SIBANDA-THUSI
Ambassador extraordinary and
plenipotentiary
Permanent Delegate of South Africa
to UNESCO
Embassy of South Africa
59, Quai d'Orsay
PARIS 75007
Tel: +331.53.59.23.23
Fax: +331.52.59.23.09
Mr. Kevin BRENNAN
Deputy Permanent Delegate to
UNES CO
South African Permanent Delegation
to UNESCO
59, Quai d'Orsay
PARIS 75007
Tel: +331.53.59.23.23
Fax: +331.52.59.23.09
SAINT LUCIA / SAINTE - LUCIE

Mme Vra LACOEUILHE
Head of Delegation
Permanent Delegation of Saint Lucia
to UNESCO
1, rue Miollis
75732 Paris Cedex 15
Tel: +33 1 53 23 80 23
Fax: +33 1 40 70 18 91
E-mail: dl.sainte-lucie@unesco.org
Mr Bishnunarine TULSIE
Natural Expert
Director
Saint Lucia National trust
P. O. Box 595
Castries
Tel: + 1 758 452 50 05
Fax: + 1 758 453 27 91
E-mail: natrust@candw.lc
btulsie@candw.lc
Ms Louise GRAHAM
Counsellor Multilateral Affairs
South African
Ms H M J DU PREEZ
Hoofdirekteur Kultuursake
Chief Director Cultural Affairs
Western Cape Provincial Government
Private Bag X9067
Cape Town 8000
Tel: +27 21 483 9507/8
Fax: +27 21 483 9509
E-mail: Hdupreez@pgwc.gov.za
Ms Maria MBENGASHE
Chief Director
Biodiversity and Heritage
Dept Enviromental Affairs
Tourism
Private Bag X447
Pretoria 0001
and
Mr Sonwabile MANCOTYWA
Chief Executive Officer
National Heritage Council
Mr Ntsizi NOVEMBER
Deputy Director
Cultural Ressource
Management
Department of Environmental Affairs
and Tourism
nnovember@deat.gov.za
Tel: +27 310 3829
Mr Tschimangadzo NEMAHENI
Heritage Manager
Robben Island Museum
Robben Island 7400
Mr Irvin LANGEVELD
Deputy Director
Department of Arts and Culture
Mr J.S. KGAMPHE
UNESCO South African National
Commission
123 Schoeman Street
0001 PRETORIA
Mr Paul LANGA
Robben Island 7400
Tel:+27 21 413 4213
Fax :+27 21 425 02 06
E-mail : paull@robben-island.org.zn
SOUTH AFRICA / AFRIQUE DU

SUD
Mr Guy PALMER
Scientific Services
Western Cape Nature Conservation
Board
Private Bag X5014
Stellenbosch 7599
Tel: +21 8668009
Fax: +21 8661523
E-mail:
palmerg@cncjnk.wcape.gov.za
Ms Boitumelo BOSILONG
First Secretary
South African Permanent Delegation
to UNESCO
59, Quai d'Orsay
PARIS 75007
Tel: +33 1.53.59.23.23
Fax: + 33 1.52.59.23.09
Mr Themba WAKASHE
Private Bag X727
PRETORIA
0001
Tel: +27 12 337 8568
E-mail: themba.wakashe@dac.gov.za
Mr Andrew ZALOUMIS
Greater St Lucia Wetland Park
Authority- Pvt Bag 05
The Dredger Harbour
St Lucia Estuary 3936
Tel: +27 35 590 1633
Fax: + 27 3 590 1602
E-mail: apz@worldonline.co.za
Mr. Phakamani BUTHELEZI

Chief Executive Office
South African Heritage Resources
Agency
P. O. Box 34010 Rhodes Golfe
Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 462-4502
Fax : +27 21 462 4509
E-mail: pbuthelezi@sahra.org.za

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phakamani_2@hotmail.com
Ohm CHABANE
Limpopo Prov. Gov
Mrs Ingrid COETZEE
Department of Agriculture
Conservation and Environment
Ndleleni DUMA
Conservation and Environment
Mr RN PORTER
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
P. O Box 13053
Cascades
3202
E-mail : rogport@kzawildlife.com
Mrs Laura ROBINSON
Council
Robben Island 7400
E-mail: ctht@heritage.org.za
Mrs Denmark TUNGWANA
Chief Operating Officer
Robben Island 7400
Mr Richard GASEALAHWE
Mr. Martin BRINK
Doctor
School of Chemical ane Minerals
Engineering
North West University
Mrs Coenie ERASMUS
Deputy Director
Environmental Affairs
Free State
Solayman EBRAHIM
Public Relations Officer
South Africa Heritage Resource
Agency
E-mail : sebrahim@sahra.org.za
Fana JIYANE
South African Delegation
JP LOUW
Department of Foreign Affairs
Kepi MADUMO
Mr Tony WEIGHELL
JNCC
Monkstone House
City Road
Peterborough PE1 1JY
Tel: +44 (0)1733 866902
Fax: +44 (0)1733 555948
E-mail: Tony.Weighell@jncc.gov.uk
Mbhazima MAKHUBELE
Director
Department of Art and Culture
Dr S. FIKENI
National Heritage Council
Nomazizi MDI
Director
Environmental Affairs
Ms Susan WILLAMSON
Head of Heritage Policy
Historic Scotland
Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Edinburgh EH9 1SH
Tel: +44 131 668 8799
E-mail:
Fundisile MGEDENI
Dr Otsile NTSOANE
Science and Technology
Susan.Williamson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Tracey PRESLON
Mr Robin TURNER
Head of Archaeology
National Trust of Scotland
28 Charlotte Square
Edinburg EH2 4ET
Tel: +131 243 9411
Fax + 1 31 243 95 93
E-mail : rturner@nts.org.uk
Irene SINOVICH
Conservation Environment and
Tourism
Sibongile VAN DAMME
General Manager Social Science
Research
Reona VAN DER NEST
Ms Munde ZILINDILE
Department of Environment
Dept Enviromental Affairs
Tourism
Private Bag X447
Pretoria 0001
E-mail: mzilindile@deat.gov.za
and
UNITED KINGDOM /
ROYAUME-UNI
Ms Mandy BARRIE
Head of International, World Heritage
and Listings Branch
2-4 Cockspur Street
London SW1Y 5DH
Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7211 2335
Fax: + 44 (0) 20 7211 2389
E-mail:
mardy.barrie@culture.gsi.gov.uk
Mr Alistaik MACKIE
Attach
UK Delegation to UNESCO
1, rue Miollis
Tel: +33145 68 27 87
E-mail : a-mackie@dfid.gov.uk
Mr Harry REEVES
Head of Architecture and Historic
Environment Division
Department for Culture, Media and
Sport
2-4 Codespur St
London
SWIY 5DH
Tel: +20 7211 2330
Harry.reeves@cutwe-gov.uk
Dr Christopher YOUNG
English Heritage
23 Savile Row
London W1S 2ET
Tel: +44 (0)20 7973 3848
Fax: +44 (0)20 7973 3249
E-mail: chris.young@englishheritage.org.uk

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II.
ORGANISATIONS ATTENDING IN AN ADVISORY CAPACITY/
ORGANISATIONS PARTICPANT A TITRE CONSULTATIF
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON MONUMENTS AND SITES /
CONSEIL INTERNATINAL DES MONUMENTS ET DES SITES (ICOMOS)
Prof. Dr. Michael PETZET
Prsident
49-51, rue de la Fdration
75015 Paris
Tel: : +49 89 211 42 60
Fax: +33 1 45 06 66 22
E-mail : mpetzet@icomos.org
Ms Regina DURIGHELLO
Directeur
Programme Patrimoine Mondial
75015 Paris
Tel: +33 1 45 67 67 70
Fax: +33 1 45 06 66 22
E-mail : durighello@icomos.org
Mr Giora SOLAR
Treasurer General
75015 Paris
Tel: +33 1 45 67 61 10
Fax: +33 1 45 06 66 22
E-mail : gioras@012.net.il
Mme Susan DENYER
World Heritage Adviser
75015 Paris
Tel: +33 1 45 67 67 70
Fax: +33 1 45 06 66 22
Mme Gwenalle BOURDIN

75015 Paris
Tel: +33 1 45 67 67 70
Fax: +33 1 45 06 66 22
E-mail : bourdin@icomos.org
Mr Azedine BESCHAOUCH
Advisor of ICOMOS
75015 Paris
Tel: +33 1 45 67 67 70
Fax: +33 1 45 06 66 22
Dr. Jukka JOKILEHTO
World Heritage Advisor
75015 Paris
Mr Andrew HALL
Chairperson ICOMOS-South Africa
18 Belgrave Road
Belgravia
Kimberley
8301
South Africa
Tel: +27 82 876 3815
Fax : +27 53 833 4353
E-mail : ahall@ds.ncape.gov.za
INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF THE PRESERVATION AND THE RESTORATION OF CULTURAL
PROPERTY (ICCROM / CENTRE INTERNATIONAL D'ETUDES POUR LA CONSERVATION ET LA
RESTAURATION DES BIENS CULTURELS (ICCROM)
Mr Nicholas STANLEY-PRICE
Director General
Via di San Michele, 13
Rome 00153
Italy
Tel: +39 06 585 53 340
Fax: +39 06 585 53 349
E-mail: ph@iccrom.org
Mr Joseph KING
Unit Director, Sites Unit
Via di San Michele, 13
Rome 00153
Italy
Tel: +39 06 58 55 33 13
Fax: +39 06 58 55 33 49
E-mail : jk@iccrom.org
(Durban, 2005)
Mr Webber NDORO
Project Manager Africa 2009
13, via de San Michele
00153 Rome
Italy
Tel: +39 06 58 55 3409
Fax: +39 06 58 55 33 49
E-mail : wn@iccrom.org
Mr Gamini WIJESURIYA
Project Manager, Sites Unit
Sites Unit
13, via de San Michele
00153 Rome, Italy
Tel: +39 06 58 55 33 16
Fax: +39 06 58 55 33 49
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THE WORLD CONSERVATION UNION (IUCN) / UNION MONDIALE POUR LA NATURE (UICN)
Mr David SHEPPARD
Head, Programme on Protected Areas
IUCN The World Conservation Union
Rue Mauverney 28
1196 Gland
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 999 0165
Fax : +41 22 999 0015
E-mail: das@hq.iucn.org
Mr Pedro ROSABAL
Senior Programme Officer
IUCN-The World Conservation union
28, rue mauverney
1196, GLAND
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 999 0163
Fax: +41 22 999 0015
Email: pedro.rosabal@iucn.org
Mr Maurice NYALIGU
World Heritage
Rue Mauverney 28
1196 Gland
Switzerland

(Durban, 2005)
Tel: +41 22 999 0165

Fax : +41 22 999 0015
E-mail: das@hq.iucn.org
Ms Georgina PEARD
Project Officer, World Heritage
Programme on Protected Areas
Rue Mauverney 28
1196 Gland
Switzerland
Tel: +41229990158
Fax: +41 22 999 0015
E-mail: gep@hq.iucn.org
Mr Tim BADMAN
World Heritage Conservation Union
c/o Dorset Council
County Hall
Dorchester
Dorset D7 1xJ
United Kingdom
+44 1305 224285
+44 1305 224875
E-mail : t.badman@dorsetcc.gov.uk
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III. OBSERVERS / OBSERVATEURS
(i)
STATES PARTIES TO THE WOLRD HERITAGE CONVENTION /

ETATS PARTIES A LA CONVENTION DU PATRIMOINE MONDIAL
ALGERIA/ALGERIE
Mr Kamel BOUGHABA
Dlgu permanent adjoint dAlgrie
auprs de lUNESCO
1, rue Miollis
75015 Paris
Tel: +33 1 45 68 29 65
Fax : +33 1 42 19 09 56
E-mail : dl.algrie@unesco.org
Mme Rachida ZADEM
Directrice de la protection lgale des
biens culturels
Ministre de la Culture
Palais de la culture
Alger
Tel: +213 292082
Fax : +213 293924
+213 292065
E-mail :
zadem.zachida@caramail.com
ANDORRA / ANDORRE
S.Exc. Mme Imma TOR FAUS
Ambassadeur
Dlgue permanente dAndorre
auprs de lUNESCO
9, Avenue de Suffren
75007 Paris
Tel: +33 1 40 06 03 30
Fax : +33 1 40 06 03 64
Mr Olvier CODINA
Agent du Ministre de la Culture
Patrimoine culturel dAndorra
Tel: +376 844 141
Fax : +376 844 343
E-mail : pca@govern.ad
ANGOLA
S.Exc. M. Almerindo JAKA JAMBA
Ambassadeur
Dlgu permanent de la Rpublique
de lAngola auprs
de lUNESCO
1, rue Miollis
75015 Paris
Tel: +331 45 68 29 77
Fax : +331 45 67 57 48
AUSTRALIA / AUSTRALIE
BAHRAIN/BAHREIN
Mr David WALKER
Director, Natural and Overseas
Heritage
Management Section
Heritage Division
Department of the Environment
and Heritage
GPO Box 787
Canberra ACT 2601
Tel: +61 2 62 74 2051
Fax: +61 2 62 74 2000
E-mail: david.walker@ea.gov.au
Mr Abdul Rahman MUSAMIH

Director of Museums, Culture &
National Heritage
HRH Shekha Mai Al-Khalifa
Head of Culture
BARBADOS / BARBADE
Mr Terry BAILEY
A/g Assistant Secretary
Heritage Assessment Branch
Heritage Division
Department of the Environment and
Heritage GPO Box 787
Canberra ACT 2600
Tel: +61 2 6274 2035
Fax: + 61 2 6274 2000
AUSTRIA / AUTRICHE
Mr Franz NEUWIRTH
Directeur
Dpt. IV/3 Protection of Monuments
Ministry of Education Science and
Culture
Schreyvogelgasse 2/404
A-1010 Vienna
Tel: +431-53120-3634
Fax: +431-53120-3699
E-mail:
Franz.Neuwirth@bmbwk.gv.at
Pr Arnold KLOTZ
Directeur Executif pour
la Planification Urbaine
au Magistrat de la ville de Vienne
ALBANIE/ALBANIA
S. Exc. Tatiana GJONAJ
Ambassadeur
Dlgue Permanente
Dlgation Permanente
auprs de lUNESCO
1, rue Miollis
75015 Paris

(Durban, 2005)
dAlbanie
Ms. Alissandra CUMMINS

Director
Barbados Museum and Historical
Society
St. Ann's Garrison
St. Michael
Barbados, W.I.
Tel: +246 427-0201/436-1956
Fax: +246 429-5946
BELGIUM / BELGIQUE
S. Exc. M Yves HAESENDONCK
Ambassadeur
Dlgu permanent de
la Belgique auprs de lUNESCO
1, rue Miollis
75015 Paris
Tel: + 331 45 68 27 77
Fax: + 331 45 68 27 78
E-mail: y.haesendonck@unesco.org
Dr Joris SCHEERS
Head Mmonuments & Sites
Naamsevest 170
3000 Leuven
Tel: +322 553 16 01
E-mail:
joris.scheers@lin.vlaanderen.be
Mme Isabelle LEROY
Attache
Direction des Monuments et des SitesAATL
Ministre de la Rgion de BruxellesCapitale
80 rue du Progrs,
1035 Bruxelles
Tl : +322.204.24.50
Fax : +322.204.15.22
E-mail ileroy@mrbc.irisnet.be
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Ms Suzanne VAN AERSCHOT-VAN

HAEVERBEECK
Ajointe du Directeur
Ministre de la Communaut
flamande
Dpartement, Environnement et
Infrastructure
Administration de lAmnagement du
territoire, du logement, des
monuments et sites
Section Monuments et sites
Tel: +33 16 21 12 06
Fax : +33 16 20 55 26
E-mail :
Suzanne.VanHaeverbeeck@lin.vlaand
eren.be
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/
BOSNIE HERZEGOVINE
S.Exc. Mme Zeljana ZOVKO
Ambassadeur
Dlgue permanente
Ambassade de Bosnie Herzegovine
174 rue de Courcelles
75017 Paris
Tel: +331.42.67.34.22
Fax: +331.40.53.85.22
E-mail: tatjardin@wanadoo.fr
BRAZIL/BRESIL
CANADA
Mme Christina CAMERON
Director General
National Historic Sites
Parks Canada
25, Eddy Street
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0M5
Tel: +1 819 994 1808
Fax: +1 819 953 4909
E-mail: Christina.Cameron@pc.gc.ca
Mr. Gordon W. FULTON
Director, Historical Services
National Historic Sites
Parks Canada
25, rue Eddy (25-5-R)
Gatineau, Qubec K1A 0M5
Tel: +1 819-997-6966
Fax: +1 819-953-4909
E-mail: Gordon.Fulton@pc.gc.ca
Mr John PINKERTON
A/Head,
Human
Activities
Ecosystem Reporting
National Parks Directorate
25 Eddy Street (25-5-R)
Gatineau, Qubec K1A 0M5
Tel: +1 819-994-4658
Fax: +1 819-997-3380
E-mail : john.pinkerton@pc.gc.ca
&
Ms Ana Luiza MEMBRIVE

MARTINS
Division of Multilateral Cultural
Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Relations
Esplanada dos Ministrios Bloco H Anexo 1 - Sala 407
70170-900 Braslia - DF
Tel: +55 61 3411 6317
Fax: +55 61 3225 4895
E-mail: lmartins@mre.gov.br
COMORES
BULGARIA / BULGARIE
H.E. Mr Javier DIAZ-CARMONA

Ambassador
Permanent Delegation of Costa Rica
to UNESCO
1, rue Miollis
75015 Paris
Tel: +33 1 45 68 25 72
Fax : +33 1 42 73 16 45
E-mail : j.diaz@unesco.org
Ms. Ouliana MALEEVADAMIANOVA

National Institute of the Protection of
Cultural Monuments
Director for Control of the Protection
of Cultural Monuments
16, Dondukov Blvd.
1000 Sofia
Tel: + 3592/987- 4801
Fax: + 3592 /987 4801
S.Exc. M Thoueybat SAID OMAR

Ambassadeur
Dlgation permanente des Comores
auprs de l'UNESCO
20, rue Marbeau
75116 Paris
Tel: +331 40 67 90 54
COSTA RICA
COTE d'IVOIRE
Mme Anne MESSOU AFFALA
Ministre de la Culture et de la
Francophonie
Cit Administrative T.E22me tage
BP V 39 Abidjan
Tl : +223 20 21 24 73/79/68
Fax : +223 20 21 24 74

(Durban, 2005)
Mme Martine TAHOUX TOUAO

Directrice
Centre de Recherche en Ecologie
Abidjan
08 BP 109 Abidjan 08
Tel: +225 21 25 73 36
Fax : +225 07 92 16 41
E-mail : mtahoux@yahoo.fr
M YENINYAMILOUGOU Fernand
Sekongo
Directeur du patrimoine culturel
Ministre de la Culture et de la
Francophonie
01 B P V 39 Abidjan 01
Tel: +225 20 21 53 21
Fax : +225 20 22 23 59
E-mail : sekongofernand@yahoo.fr
M. GOUESSE Lancine Aidara
Directeur Gnral
Office ivoirien des parcs et rserves
06 BP 426 Abidjan 06
Tel: +225 22 20 61 10
Fax : +225 22 20 61 19
E-mail : oipr@aviso.ci
M. Antoine KOUAKOU KONAN
Conseiller daction culturelle
Conseillet tehnique charg du
patrimoine et des structures sous
tuTel:le
Ministre de la culture et de la
francophonie
Tour E 22 tage
01 B P V 39 Abidjan 01
Tel: +225 20 21 40 34
Kouakouantoine2003@yahoo.fr
Mme Danzo Epse NZORE NAMBIE
Clmentine
Charge de mission bilingue
M. ZEKRE Anicet
Animateur Culturel Bilingue
CROATIA / CROATIE
Mr. Jsko BELAMARIC
Ministry of Culture
Regional Institute for Protection of
Monuments
21000 Split
Porinova 2
Tel: : +3851 (0)21 305 444/430
Fax: +3851 (0)21 305 418
E-mail : jbelamaric@konst.htnet.cr
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CUBA
Mr Nilson ACOSTA REYES
Vicepresidente
Calle 4 esq. 13, Vedado
Tel: + 53 7 551982
Fax: + 53 7 8332106
E-mail: margarita@cnpc.cult.cu
CZECH REPUBLIC /
REPUBLIQUE TCHEQUE
Dr Kavel KOMAREK
Secretary General
Czech National Commission for
UNESCO
Skokanska 3
CZ - 169 00 PRAHA 6
Tel: +420 220466700
E-mail: unesco@mzv.cz
Mrs Martina PAKOVA
Head of Settlements and Human
Ecology Department of the Ministry
of the Environment
Tel: +420 602643054
Tel: +420 267122150
E-mail: Martina-parkova@env.cz
Dr Zdenek VCHA
Natiuonal Institute for Monuemnt
Protection
Head of Division of Specialists
+420 542 536190
DEMOCRATIC PEOPLES
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
REPUBLIQUE POPULAIRE
DEMOCRATIQUE DE COREE
Mr Ui HA RI
Vice-Director
National Bureau for Cultural Property
Conservation (NBCPC)
16th floor Changgwangsan HoTel:
Central District
Pyongyang
Tel: + 850 2 381 8912
Fax : + 850 2 381 4764
Mr Yong MIN KANG
Officer-in-charge of World Heritage
Promotion
National Bureau for Cultural Property
Conservation (NBCPC)
16th Floor
Changgwangsan HoTel:
Central District
Pyongyang
Tel: + 850 2 381 89 22
Fax : + 850 2 381 6764
Mr Ki UNG RI
Chief Researcher
Department of Archaeology
Korean Cultural Preservtion Centre
Thong-dong N2
Raknang District
Pyongyang
75015 Paris
France
Tel: + 33 1 45 68 3461/62
Fax : + 33 1 47 833145
E-mail : b.hailu@unesco.org
dl.ethiopie@unesco.org
FIJI / FIDJI
Mr Sok CHOI HAN

Senior Secretary
National Commission of the DPR
Korea for UNESCO
Ministry of Foreing Affairs
P.O.Box 44
Pyongyang
Tel: + 850 02 381 8370
Fax : + 850 02 381 4660
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF
THE CONGO /
RPUBLIQUE DMOCRATIQUE
DU CONGO
FINLAND / FINLANDE
Mr Joel Ipara MOTEMA

Assistant de recherche
Parc de Mont-Ngaliema BP 4249
Kinshasa 2
243 Kinshasa
Tel: + 243 98635344
E-mail: imotema@yahoo.fr
H.E. Mr Esko HAMILO

Ambassador
Permanent Delegate of Finland to
UNESCO
1, rue Miollis
Tel: +33.1. 45 68 34 33
Fax: +33.1. 43 06 1902
E-mail: esko.hamilo@formin.fi
DENMARK / DANEMARK
Mr Sven KOEFOED-HANSEN
Head of department
Slotsholmsgade 1
1216 Copenhagen
Tel: +4572265100
Fax: +4572265101
E-mail: skh@kuas.dk
Ms Margaretha EHRSTROM
Senior Advisor
National Board of Antiquities
Post Box 169
00511 Helsinki
Tel: +358-9-4050 9418
Fax : +358-9-4050 9420
E-mail margaretha.ehrstrom@nba.fi
ETHIOPIA/ETHIOPIE
H.E. MrTESHOME TOGA
Ambassador
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture
Head of Delegation
Tel: + 251 1 509728
Fax + 251 1 512889
E-mail : teshometoga@yahoo.com
Jara Haile MARIAM
Authority for Research &
Conservation of Cultural Heritage
General Manager
Tel: + 251 1 510705
Fax +251 157630
H.E. Dr Brook HAILU
Ambassador, Minister Plenipotentiary
Deputy Permanent Delegate of
Ethiopia to UNESCO
1, rue Miollis

(Durban, 2005)
Ms Adi Meretui
T.RATUNABUABUA
Principal Cultural Development
Officer
Dept. Culture and Heritage
Ministry of Fijian Affairs, Culture,
Heritage and Regional Development
41 Loftus Street
PO Box 2100, Govt. Buildings
Suva
Tel: + 3316955 / 3316956 /3316957
Fax: + 3316950
E-mail: culturemere@connect.com.fj
Mr Pekka TATILA
Chief-Engineer
National Land Survey of Finland
P.O. Box 84
FIN-00521 Helsinki
Tel:. +358.205 415593
Fax: +358.205 415454
E-mail : pekka.tatila@nls.fi
FRANCE
S.Exc. M. Jean GUEGUINOU
Ambassadeur
Dlgu permanent de la France
auprs de l'UNESCO
1, rue Miollis
75015 Paris
Tel: +33 (0)1 45 68 35 47 /48
Fax : +33 (0)1 53 69 99 49
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 184
E-mail: dl.france@unesco.org
Mme Catherine DUMESNIL
Charge de mission auprs de la
Dlgation
Dlgation Permanente de la France
auprs de l'UNESCO
1, rue Miollis
75015 Paris
Tel: +33 (0)1 45 68 35 47 /48
Fax : +33 (0)1 53 69 99 49
E-mail: dl.france@unesco.org
Mr Joseph ABRAM
Architecte
59 rue de la Mutualit
54600 Villers-Les-Nancy
Ms Prof. Dr. Barbara SCHOCKWERNER

Dombaumeisterin
Dombauverwaltung Kln
Roncalliplatz 2
50667 Kln
Ms Barbara ENGELS
Federal Office for the Protection of
Nature
Konstantinstrasse 110
D-53175 Bonn
H.E. Mr Georges
ANASTASSOPOULOS
Ambassador
Permanent delegate of Greece to
UNESCO
Permanent Delegation of Greece to
UNESCO
1 rue Miollis
75015 Paris
GREECE / GRECE
Prof. Dr. Raban v. d. MALSBURG

Erster Brgermeister
First Deputy Mayor
Stadt Heidelberg
City of Heidelberg
Postfach 105520
69045 Heidelberg
GABON
Mr Pierre AMOUGHE MBA
Minister
Ministry of Culture and Art
BP 1 007 Libreville
Tel: +241 76.32.33 / 241 72 91 66
Fax : +241 72.29.68
Ms Claudine ANGOUE
Anthropologue
Conseiller du Ministre de la Culture
B.P. 1007 Libreville
Tel: + 72 40 28 26 19 17
E-mail : apa2001@caramail.com
GEORGIA
Mr Irakli METREVELI
Secretary-General
National Commission of Georgia for
UNESCO
4 Chitadwe Str.
0118 Tbilisi
Tel: +995 32 28 47 04
e-mail : whd@gol.ge
GERMANY / ALLEMAGNE
Dr Thomas FLUM
Kunstgeschichtliches Institut der
Albert-Ludwigs-Universitt Freiburg
Werthmannplatz 3 (KG III)
79098 Freiburg im Breisgau
Pr Dr Siegmar Von SCHNURBEIN
Erster Direktor der RmischGermanischen Kommission des DAI
Palmengartenstrasse 10-12
60325 Frankfurt/Main
Dr Rudolf HERMANN
Ministeralrat
Innenministerium des Landes BadenWrttemberg
(Ministry of the Interior du Land
Baden-Wrttemberg )
Postfach 10 24 43
70020 Stuttgart
Dr Andreas THIEL
Geschftsfhrer der Deutsche
Limeskommission
c/o Landesamt fr Denkmalpflege
Berliner Strasse 12
73728 Esslingen
H. Exc. Rolf-Dieter SCHNELLE

Ambassador
Director for Culture and Education
Federal Foreign Office
D-11013 Berlin
Mr Bernd STREITBERGER
Dezernent fr Stadtentwicklung,
Planen und Bauen der Stadt Kln
Stadthaus
Willy-Brand-Platz 2
50679 Kln
Ms Marja EINIG-HEIDENHOF
Head of Division
Federal Foreign Office
D-11013 Berlin
Dr. Birgitta RINGBECK
Head of Division
Permanent Converence of
Ministers of Culture
Ministry for Urban Development
and Housing, Culture and Sports

of the State of North Rhine
Westphalia
D - 4029 Dsseldorf
Tel:+49211-3843-592
Fax: +49211-3843-73592
E-mail:
birgitta.ringbeck@mswks.nrw.de
Mrs Elena KORKA

Head of Department
Ministry of Culture
Eftalioti, 6
11525 Athens
Tel: + 30.210.8258650
Fax: +30.210.8229322
Dr Niki TSELENTI
Archeologist
Counsellor on Culture at this
Delegation
GUATEMALA
Mr Ruben Tovar MALDONADO
Conservador de la Antigua Guatemala
Consejo Nacional Para la Proteccion
de Antigua Guatemala
2 Av Norte y
2 calle oriente
Convento de Capuchinas
Antigua Guatemala
Sacatepequez
Tel: +502 83 20 743
Fax : +503 83 23 191
E-mail : despacho01@itel.gua.com
HOLY SEE / SAINT SIEGE

Msgr. Francesco FOLLO
Permanent Observer Mission of the
Holy See to UNESCO
Permanent Observer of the Holy See
to UNESCO
1 rue Miollis
75015 Paris
Tel: +33 1 45 68 31 31
E-mail : op.saint-siege@unesco.org
the

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Mme Dr Maria Serlupi CRESCENZI

Muse du Vatican
Direzione Dei Musei
Governatorato
V 00120 Citt Del Vaticano
Tel: + 06 698 84947
Fax : + 06 698 81573
HUNGARY / HONGRIE
Mr Tams Lszl FEJERDY
Vice-President, Head of Delegation
National Board of Cultural Heritage
Tncsics Mihly utca 1.
H-1014 Budapest
Tel:.: +36 1 225 48 65
Fax: + 36.1 225 48 68
E-mail: tamas.fejerdy@koh.hu
Mr Janos TARDY
Deputy Head of National Committee
for World Heritage
Ministry of Environment and Water
H-10011 Budapest
Fo utca 44-50
Tel: +36 30 9600277
Fax: +36 1 3759411
INDONESIA / INDONESIE
H.E. Mr Bambang SOEHENDRO
Ambassador
Permanent Delegate of Indonesia to
UNESO
1 Avenue Bugeaud
75016 Paris
Tel: +33.1. 47 55 04 89
Fax : +33. 1. 45 66 02 37
E-mail : amb.indonesia@unesco.org
Mr Adi SUMIANTO
Director of Areas Conservation
Directorate of Areas Conservation
Directorate General of Forest
Protection and Nature Conservation
Ministry of Forestry
Manggala Wanabakti Building, Block
Vii/ Fl 7th
Jl. Gatot Subroto, Senayan
Jakarta, 10270
Tel: +62-21-5720229, 5730312
Fax. +62-21-5720229
E-mail: sckania@indo.net.id
Drs Suyud WINAMO M.M
Head of Conservation and Restoration
Division of Deputy Minister of
History and Culture
Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat N17
Jakarta 10110
Tel: +62. 21 3838 807
Fax : +62. 21 3857 588
Mr Skandar Mokhtari Taleghani

Director, Arg-e Bam Project
Iranian Cultural Heritage and Tourism
Organization (ICHTO)
Tajrish Square, Sadabad Palace
Complex
Tehran
Tel: +98 21 672 8948
Fax: +98 21 6701325
E-mail:
eskandarmokhtari@yahoo.com
IRAN
H.E. Mr JALLALI
Ambassador
Permanent Delegate of Iran to
UNESCO
Dlgation dIran auprs de
lUNESCO
1, rue Miollis
75015 Paris
Tel:+33.1. 45 68 33 00
Fax : + 33.1. 42 73 12 91
E-mail : dl.iran@unesco.org
Prof Shirin DARVISH ROHANI
The expert of Iran World Heritage List
Azadi Ave,Zanjan Int,Iranian Cultural
Heritage and Tourism Organization
Tehran
Tel: + 98-21-296 31 18
Fax: + 98-21-600 29 44
E-mail: shirinrohani@worldheritage.ir
H.E.
Mr
Seyed
Mohammad
BEHESHTI
Deputy Director
Azadi Ave., Corner of Zanjan Street
Tehran
Tel: +98 21 604 4214
Fax: +98 21 601 3498
E-mail: arv@rcccr.org
Dr. Abdolrasool Vatandoust
HAGHIGHI
Director, Research Centre for
Conservation of Cultural Relics
(RCCCR) &
Head, Department of International
Relations
P. O. Box 11365-4834, Tehran 11365,
Tel: +98 21 670 2667
Fax: +98 21 670 1747
email: arv@rcccr.org
Ms. Mojdeh MOMENZADEH

Deputy Head, Department of
International Relations
40, Shahid Taghavi Street, Ferdowsi
Ave.,
Tehran
Tel: +98 21 672 8948
Fax: +98 21 670 1325
Email: m-m@rcccr.org
Mr Jafary KOROSH
Legal Expert
IRAQ
Dr Abdul Aziz HAMEED
President
State Board of Antiquities and
Heritage
E-mail : azizhameed2001@yahoo.com
IRELAND / IRLANDE
Mr Liam A O CONNELL
Heritage and Local Government
Section
Department of Environment
Dun Sceine, Harcourt Lane,
Dublin 2
Tel: +44-1-4117102
Fax: +44-1-4117120
E-mail: loconnel@duchas.ie
ISRAEL
Mr Mohammad Hassan TALEBIAN

Director of Passargade and Persepolis
Projects,
Tajrish Square, Sadabad Palace
Complex
Tehran
Tel: +98 21 228 2093
Fax: +98 21 228 2093
E-mail: mh_talebian@yahoo.com

(Durban, 2005)
S.Exc. M Jacques REVAH

Ambassadeur, Dlgu permanent d'Isral
auprs de l'UNESCO
3, rue Rabelais
75008 Paris
Tel: +33 (0)1 40 76 54 51
Fax: +33 (0)1 40 76 53 32
E-mail: jacquesrevah@hotmail.com
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Professor Michael TURNER

Chairman,
Israel World Heritage Committee
25 Caspi St
Jerusalem
Tel: +972 2 6716493
Fax: +972 2 6732801
E-mail: turnerm@barak-online.net
Mr Pasquale Bruno MALARA

Civil Servant
Ministry for Cultural Heritage
Piazza San Giovanni 2
00100 Torino
Tel: +39 011 522 04 40
Fax +39 011 5220433
E-mail
Professor Eli STERN

Chairman
Israel Association of Planners
Department of Geography &
Environmental Development
Ben-Gurion University
Beer Sheva 84105
Tel: +972-8-6472005
Fax: +972-8-6472821
E-mail: elistern@netvision.net.il
Mr Maurizio GALLETTI
Civil Servant
Ministry of Culture
Via Beur Muratti 82
00187 Roma
Tel: +39 06 67 86 722
Fax : +3906 67 86 722
E-mail : gallettim@interfree.it
Pr Yoss KATZ
Conseil des Parcs Nationaux et des
Reserves Naturelles
ITALY / ITALIE
S.Exc. M Francesco CARUSO
Ambassadeur
Dlgation Permanente dItalie auprs
de lUNESCO
1, rue Miolis
75015 Paris
Tel: +33 (0)1 45 68 31 41
Fax: +33 (0)1 45 66 41 78
E-mail: dl.italie@unesco.org
Mr Guiseppe MAGAUDDA
Membre du groupe de travail WHC
Ministero dellambiente
Via C Colombo 44
00147 Roma
Tel:+39 06 57 22 5556
Fax : +39 06 57 288 490
E-mail :
magaudda.giuseppe@minambiente.it
Arch. Manuel Roberto GUIDO
Responsible of World Heritage List
Office
Ministry for Cultural Heritage and
Activities
Via del collegio Romano, 27
00186 Roma
Tel: +39 06 67232124/22
Fax : +39 06 67232105
E-mail : mguido@beniculturerali.it
Her Exc. Tabitha SEII

Ambassador of Kenya to South Africa
Pretoria
Mr Idle Omar FARAH
Director General
National Museums of Kenya
P. O. Box 40658-00100
Nairobi
Tel: +254 20 3744024
Fax: +254 20 3741424
e-mail: iofarah@africaonline.co.ke
Prof. Tullio SCOVAZZI

Professor of International Law
Univerity of Milano-Bicocca
Milan
Tel: +39 02 64 48 63 15
Fax : +39 02 64 48 63 05
E-mail
TULIO.SCOVAZZI@UNIMIB.IT
John M. MIRERI
Assistant Secretary General
National Commission for UNESCO
P. O Box 72107
00200 Nairobi
Tel: +254 22905314
e-mail: mirenjameson@yahoo.com.uk
JORDAN / JORDANIE
Mr Abdel Sami Abu DAYYEH
Director of Museums Directorate at
The Department of Antiquities
P.O. Box 88
Code 11118
Amman
Tel: + 96 26 5153228
Fax : + 96 26 46 15 848
E-mail : absami50@hotmail.com
Mr Luke M. NKUMBUKU
Chief Cultural Officer
Ministry of Culture, Sports and
Hender
P.O Box 67374
00100 Nairobi
Tel: +254 27279804
Fax: +254-2727953
e-mail: allculture@yahoo.com.ke
Dr George ABUNGU
CEO
PO Box 66, Ngara
00600 Nairobi
Tel: +254-20-4343732
Fax: +254-20-3748928
E-mail: abungu@jambomail.com
KENYA
KIRIBATI
Hon. Najib BALALA

EGH, MP
Minister of State for national Heritage
Nairobi
Tel: +254-2 022 8411
Fax: + 254-2 034 1542
Mr Rikiaua TAKEKE
Deputy Secretary
Ministry of Environment, Lands &
Agricultural Development
P.O Box 234, Bikenibeu
Tel: + 686 28211
Fax : + 686 28334
e-mail : rtakeke@yahoo.com
Her Exc. Raychelle Awuor OMANO

Ambassador
Permanent Delegate of Kenya to
UNESCO
3 rue Freycinet
Paris
Tel: +33 1 56 62 25 25
Fax: +33 1 47 20 44 41

(Durban, 2005)
LUXEMBOURG
S.Exc. Mr Hubert WURTH
Ambassadeur et dlgu Permanent
33, avenue Rapp
75007 Paris
Tel: + 33 1 455 513 37
Fax : + 33 1 455 172 29
E-mail : paris.amb@mae.etat.lu
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MADAGASCAR
MALTA / MALTE
MEXICO / MEXIQUE
S. Exc. Mme Yvette RABETAFIKARANJEVA

Ambassadeur
Dlgu permanent auprs de
lUNESCO
40, rue du Gnral Foy
75008 Paris
Tel: +33 1 42 93 34 77
Fax: +33 1 45 22 22 89
E-mail : depermadu@wanadoo.fr
H.E. Mr Joseph Licari LICARI

Ambassador of Malta
Permanent Delegate of Malta to
UNESCO
46, rue de Longchamp
75116 Paris
E-mail : joseph.licari@gov.mt
Dr. Francisco Javier LOPEZ

MORALES
Director de Patrimonio Mundial del
INAH
Puebla 95
Mexico D.F 06700
Tel: + 52 55 55 14 59 63
Fax: +52 55 55 14 16 79
E-mail:
direccion.pmundial@inah.gob.mx
Mme Ravaomalala
RANDRIAMAMONJY
Dlgu Permanent Adjoint auprs de
lUNESCO
40, rue du Gnral Foy
75008 Paris
Tel: +33 1 42 93 34 77
Fax: +33 1 45 22 22 89
E-mail : depermadu@wanadoo.fr
Mme Vololoniaina
RANDRIAMANPIANINA
Cordonnateur Gnral des Projets
Ministre de lEnvironnement, des
Eaux et Forts
BP 571 Antananarivo 101
Mlle Fanjatiana RATSIMBA
Projet Patrimoine mondial
Madagascar
22 rue Rainitovo Antsiavola
Antananarivo 101
MALAYSIA / MALAYSIE
Mr Paiman KEROMO
Director of Antiquities
Department of Museum and
Antiquities
Jalan Damansara
50566 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +012 3655932
Fax : + 012 03 22 606 099
Email : paiman@jma.gov.my
MALI
Mr Trba TOGOLA
Directeur National du Patrimoine
Culturel du Mali
BP 91, Bamako
Tl : +223 222 33 82
Fax +223 221 67 86
E-mail : dnac@afribone.net.ml
Mr Reuben GRIMA
Heritage Malta
National Museum of Archaeology
Republic Street
Valletta
Fax: +356 21 24 36 28
E-mail : reuben.grima@gov.mt
ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
MAURITANIA/ REPUBLIQUE
ISLAMIQUE DE MAURITANIE
S.Exc. M Mohamed OULD
MOHAMED ALY
Ambassadeur
Dlgu Permanent de Mauritanie
auprs de lUNESCO
1, rue Miolis
75015 Paris
Tel: +33.1 45.68.26.38
Fax : +33.1 45.66.78.52
MAURITIUS / MAURICE
Mr Fareed CHUTTAN
Principal Assistant Secretary
Ministry of Arts and Culture
Level 7
R,Seeneevassen Building
Port Louis
Tel: + 230 212 8377
Fax : + 230 211 3196
E-mail: fchuttan@mail.gov.mu
Mtra Viviana Kuri HADDAD

Coordinadora de Asesores de INAH
Puebla # 95
Mexico D. F 06700
Tel: + 52 55 55148200
e-mail: kuri.pmundial@inah.gob.mx
Mr Rodolfo OGARRRIO
Executive Director
FUNDEA
Campos Eliseos No. 400 Piso 19, Lomas de
Chapultepec
11000 Mexico, D.F.
Tel: + 52 55 5281-1516
Fax: +52 55 5280-6774
E-mail: gcisneros@fundea.org.mx
Ms Maria Pia Gallina TESSARO
Directora de Cooperacio
Internacional
Comisin Nacional de Areas
Naturales Protegidas
Camino al Ajusco 200, nivel 3,
Jardines en la Montaa, Delegacin
Tlalpan
14210 Mexico
Tel: + 52 55 5449-7045
Fax: + 52 55 5449-7032
E-mail: mgallina@conanp.gob.mx
MONGOLIA / MONGOLIE
Mr Vedanand RAMOUTAR
Administrative Secretary
(Msc mgt, Bsc S. work, Dip S.work)
(Cert S.Cane Prodn)
Quay Street
Port-Louis
Tel:/Fax: + 230 217 2481
Tel: + 230 413 3521
Mr Bernard PERRINE
Chairman
Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund
Reduit

(Durban, 2005)
Dr. Norov URTNASAN

Secretary-General
Mongolian National Commission for
UNESCO
Chairperson
Mongolian National Committee for
the World Heritage
The Government Building XI,
Revolution Avenue
Post Office 38 A. Ulaanbaatar.
Tel:.: + 976-11-315652
Fax: + 976-11-322612
E-mail: mon.unesco@mongol.net
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Ms Malgorwata FOKT-WILLMANN
Ministry of Cutlure
MOZAMBIQUE
PANAMA
Ms Maria Angela Penicela KANE

National Director of cultural heritage
Direco Nacional do Patrimnio
Cultural
Casa de Ferro
Rua Capito Henrique de Sousa, n. 15
C.P. 1742
Maputo
Tel: +258-1 313176
Fax : +258-1 313194
e-mail: makane.dnpc@tvcabo.co.mz
Sra Yariela Hidalgo

Jefa Encargada
Departamento de Areas protegidas y
Biodiversidad de la autoridad
Nacional del Ambiente
Mr Todd Capson
Cientifico Asociado
Instituto Smithsonien de
Investigaciones Tropicales
PERU / PEROU
NAMIBIA / NAMIBIE
Mrs, Trudie AMULUNGU
Secretary General
Namibia National Commission for
UNESCO
Ministry of Education
Private Bag 13391
Windhoek
Tel: +264-61 270 6111/63 19
Fax: +264-61 270 6322
tamulungu@mhevtst.gov.na
Ms Esther
MOOMBOLAH/GOAGOSES
Deputy Director of the National
Museum and the Current chairperson
of the National Comm on the
Implementation of the World Heritage
Convention
Mr Aribeb, Karl, MUTANI
Director-National Monuments Council
of Namibia
Tel: +264 61 244375
Fax: +264 61 246872
e-mail: aribeb.nmc@iway.na
Luis Guillermo Lumbreras Salcedo

Director Nacional
Instituto Nacional de Cultura
Avenida Javier Prado 2465
Lima
ROMANIA / ROUMANIE
Mr Paul Cononov
Governor
Danube Delta Biosphere
Authority
Tel: +40 240 518945
e-nail : arbdd@ddbra.ro
Reserve
Mrs Ioana Irina Iamandescu

Historic Monuments Department
Ministry of Culture and Religions
Affairs
Tel: +40 21 224 4421
Fax : +40 21 2233157
Irina.iamandescu@cultura.ro
Mr Ciprian Popa
David Ugarte Vega Centeno

Director del INC Region Cusco
INC CUSCO
Calle San Bernardo s/n
Cusco
Tel: +51 239137
Fax: +51 223831
E-mail: cusco@inc.gob.pe
SAMOA
Seor Consejero Carlos Vasquez

Secretario General de la Comision
Nacional Peruana de Cooperacin con
la UNESCO
Ministerio de Educacin
Calle Van de Velde, 160
Pabelln B, Oficina 306
San Borja - Lima
Tel: +51 1 215 58 00, postes 12 51, 12
48, 12 46
Fax: + 51 1 436 36 24
E-mail: cvasquez@minedu.gob.pe
Mr Lameko Tesimale
Senior Capacity Building and
Education Officer
Ministry of Natural Resoruces &
Environment
Private Bag
Apia
Tel: +685 23354
Fax : +685 23176
SAUDI ARABIA
SAOUDITE
ARABIE
Dr. Fahd Bin Saleh AL-HAWAS

Director for Scientific publications
Antiquities and museums Departement
Ministry of Education
NEPAL
POLAND / POLOGNE
Mr Sushil Janga Bahadur RANA
Acting Secretary
Ministry of Culture Tourism and Civil
Aviation
Mr Kosh Prasad Acharya
Director-General
Department of Archaeology
PALAU/PALAOS
Mr Steven Victor
Research Department Head
P.O. Box 7086
96940 Koror
Tel: + 680.488.6950
Fax: + 680.488.6951
E-mail: svictor@picrc.org
Ms Lidia MILKAWIECWORKIEEWICZ
Secretary General
Polish National Commission for
UNESCO
Palac Kultury i Nauki, 7 P
PL - 00-901 VARSOVIE
Tel: + 48-22 620.33.55 ; (48-22)
620.33.62 ; (48-22) 624.24.96
Fax: +48.22 620.33.62
E-mail: komitet@unesco.pl

(Durban, 2005)
SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO /

SERBIE ET MONTENEGRO
Mr Boro Vuini
Minister for the protection of
Environment of the republic of
Montenegro
Ms Ana Pajevi
Assistant of the minister
SLOVENIA / SLOVENIE
Marjutka Hafner
Secretary
Ministry of Higher Education, Science
and Technology
Office of the Slovenian National
Commission for UNESOC
Trzaska 21
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1 000 Ljubljana
Tel: +386 1 478 8380
e-mail: marjutka.hafner@gov.si
SLOVAKIA / SLOVAQUIE
Ms Katarna Kosov
Director General
Monuments Board of Slovak Republic
Cesta na erven most 6
814 06 Bratislava
Tel: +421 2 5477 4785
Fax: +421 2 5477 5844
E-mail: kosova.katarina@heritage.sk
Ms Viera Dvokov
Head of the Cultural Monuments
Protection Monuments Board of the
Slovak Republic
814 06 Bratislava
Tel: +421 2 5478 9182
Fax: +421 2 5477 5844
E-mail: dvorakova.viera@pamiatky.sk
SPAIN / ESPAGNE
Sr D. Miguel Angel Fernndez de
Mazarambroz
Embajador de Espaa en Sudafrica
Johannesburg
South Africa
Sr. D. Julian Martinez Garcia
Director General de Bellas Artes y
Bienes Culturales
Sr. D. Luis Lafuente Batanero
Subdirector General de Proteccion del
Patrimonio Historico
SRI LANKA
THAILAND / THAILANDE
Dr W.H.Wijayapala
Director General of Central Cultural
Fund
Mr Adul Wichiencharoen
Chair
National World Heritage Committee
Office of Natural Ressoruces and
Environmental Policy and Planning
60/1 Soi Phibun Wattana 7
Rama VI Road
Bangkok 10400
SUDAN/ SOUDAN
Mr Abdelhafiz ELAWAD
Deputy Delegate of Sudan
Delegation of Sudan of UNESCO
1 rue Miollis
75015 Paris
Tel: + 33 1 45 68 34 88
Fax: + 33 1 47 34 37 04
E-mail: dl-soudan@unesco.org
Mrs PRASERTSUK
CHARMORNMARN
Senior Environmental Planning Expert
Ms KORAPIN PHAYAKPRAKARN
Environmental Officer
SWEDEN / SUEDE
Mr Borvornvate Rungrujee
Head of Ancient Monument
Registration Research Group
Office of Archaeology
Ministry of Culture of Thailand
81/1 Sri Ayuttaya Road
Bangkok 10300
Tel: +66 02 628 5035
Fax: +66 02 282 3767
E-mail: bovornvate@hotmail.com
Ms Birgitta Hoberg
Senior International Officer
National Heritage Board
P.O.Box 5405
S-114 84 Stockholm
Tel: +46-8-51 91 80 20
Fax: +46-8-660 72 84
E-mail: birgitta.hoberg@raa.se
Mr Ulf Bertilsson
Senior Advisor
National Heritage Board
Box 5405
114 84 Stockholm
Tel: +46 8 5191 8590
Fax: +46 8 660 7284
e-mail: ulf.bertilsson@raa.se
Mr Suvat Singhapant
Director General of National Park
Wildlife and Plant Conservation
Departement
Mr Vasu Poshyanandana
Architect
SWITZERLAND / SUISSE
TURKEY / TURQUIE
Dr. Sander GRBZ
Deputy Director-General for Cultural
Affairs
D. Esther RODRIGUEZ GARCIA

Direccin General de Bellas Artes y
Bienes Culturales
M. Johann Mrner
Chef de la Section Patrimoine culturel
et monuments historiques
Office fdral de la culture
Hallwylstrasse 15
CH-3003 Berne
Tel: +41 31 322 80 59
Fax: +41 31 322 87 39
e-mail: johann.muerner
D. Pilar SANCHEZ LLORENTE

Direccin General de Bellas Artes y
Bienes Culturales
SYRIA ARAB REPUBLIC/

REPUBLIQUE ARABE
SYRIENNE
D. Carmen PRATS
Subdirectora General de Patrimonio
Dr. M. Adel Al Shammat

Charg daffaires
Head of Mission Syrian Arab
Republic
Pretoria
Tel: +012 342-4701
Fax: +012 342-4702
e-mail: syriaemb@telkomsa.net
D. Elisa de CABO de la VEGA

Consejera Tcnica de la Subdireccin
General de Proteccin del Patrimonio
Histrico
Prof. Zeynep AHUNBAY

President of ICOMOS Turkish
National Committee
UKRAINE
de la Generalitat de Catalua
D. Miguel ARIAS ESTEVEZ
Delegato Permanente Adjunto

(Durban, 2005)
Mrs Tetiana Izhevska

Vice-President of the National
Commission of Ukraine for UNESCO
1, sq Mykhailivska
01018 Kiev
Tel: +38 044 238 1537
Fax: +38 044 238 18 36
E-mail : ukgs@mfa.gov.ua
Mr Grygoriy Parchuk
Head of the International Cooperation
Division
State Agency for Protected Areas
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Ministry for Environment of Ukraine

35, Urytskogo Str.
Kiev
Tel: +38 044 206 33 08
Fax: +38 044 206 33 08
E-mail : parks@parks.freenet.kev.ua
Mr Igor Denissuk
First Secretary
National Commission of Ukraine for
UNESCO
1, Sq Mykhailiveska
01018 Kiev
Tel: +38 044 238 16 91
Fax: +38 044 238 18 36
E-mail : ukgs@mfa.gov.ua
Mr Volodymyr Ionov
Adviser, Cabinet of Ministers of
Ukraine
Ms Martynenko
First Secretary
Permanent Delegation of Ukraine to
UNESCO
1, rue Miollis
75015 Paris
Tel: +33 1 45 68 26 60
Fax: +33 1 45 68 26 61
UNITED REPUBLIC OF
TANZANIA / REPUBLIQUE UNIE
DE TANZANIE
Mohammed S. Sheya
Permanent Delegation of the United
Republic of Tanzania to UNESCO
Deputy Permanent Delegate
13, Av. Raymond Poincar,
75116 Paris
Tel:. +33 1 53706366/8
Fax. +33 1 47550546
E-mail. dl.tanzanie@unesco.org
Prof. Abdul Sheriff
Principal Curator
Zamzibar Museums
P.O. Box 116
Zanzibar
Mr D. Kamamba
Director of Antiquities
P. O. Box 2280
Dar es Salaam
Mr Amiyo. T. Amiyo
Tourism Development
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Authority
Box 1
Ngorongoro Crater
Arusha
e-mail: ncaa_faru@cybernet.co.tw
amiyo_qmiyo@yahoo.com
Mrs Digna Tillya
Senior Conservator of Antiquities
Division
P.O. Box 2280 Dar es Salaam
Prof. Sospeler Muhongo
Director
International Council for
Regional Office for Africa
Harfield, Pretoria
0082, South Africa
Science
Mr felix S. Ndunguru
Senior Conservator of Antiquities
Division
P.O. Box 2280 Dar es Salaam
Mr Anthony A. Mwijage
Conservator of Antiquities
P.O. Box 2280
Dar es Salaam
Mr Amiyo T. Amiyo
i/c Tourism Development
Ngorongoro
Conservation
Authority (NCAA)
Box 1
Ngorongoron Crater
Arusha
Tel: +255 (27)2537007
Fax: +255 (27) 2537046
Amiyo_amiyo@yahoo.com
Area
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA /

ETATS-UNIS D'AMERIQUE
The Honorable Louise V. Oliver
Ambassador
United States Permanent
Representative to UNESCO
2, avenue Gabriel
75008 Paris
Tel: +33.1 43 1220 29
Fax : +33. 1 43 12 22 18
Mr Paul Hoffman
Deputy Assistant
Secretary of the interior
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20240
Tel: +1 202 208-4416
Fax: +1 202 208-4684
E-mail: Paul_Hoffman@ios.doi.gov
Mr Don Murphy
Deputy Director
National Park Service

(Durban, 2005)
Ms Sharon Cleary
Acting Assistant Superintendent
Manassas National Battlefield Park
Mr Stephen Morris
Acting Chief, Office of International
Affairs
US National Park Service
1849 C Street, NW
Tel: +1 202 354-1803
Fax: +1 202 371-1446
E-mail:Stephen_Morris@nps.gov
VIETNAM
Mr Le Kinh Tai
Secretary General
Vietnam National Commission for
UNESCO
8, Khuc Hao Str.
HANOI
Mr Ho Minh Tuan
Deputy Secretary General
UNESCO
8 Khuc Hao Street
Hanoi
Tel: + 84 4 199 36 05
Fax :+ 84 4 82 30 702
E-mail : unescovn@netnam.vn
Mr Nguyen Quoc Hung
Deputy Director
Cultural Heritage Department
Ministry of Culture and Information
UNESCO
8 Khuc Hao Street
Hanoi
Tel: + 84 4 199 36 05
Fax : + 84 4 82 30 702
Mr Ngo Van Hung
Director
Ha Long Bay Management
Department
UNESCO
8 Khuc Hao Street
Hanoi
Tel: + 84 4 199 36 05
Fax : + 84 4 82 30 702
Mr Nguyen Tan Hiep
Director
Phong Nha Ke Bang
National Park Management
Department
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UNESCO
8 Khuc Hao Street
Hanoi
Tel: + 84 4 199 36 05
Fax : + 84 4 82 30 702
Chairman of Quang Ninh Peoples
committee
Chairman of HaLong Peoples
Committee
Mr Phung Phu
Director
Hue Monument Conservation Centre
UNESCO
8 Khuc Hao Street
Hanoi
Tel: + 84 4 199 36 05
Fax : + 84 4 82 30 702
ZIMBABWE
Mr Dawson MUNJERI
Deputy Permanent Delegate
Zimbabwe
12 rue Lord Byron
75008 Paris
Tel: +33.1 56 88 16 00
Fax : +33. 1 56 88 16 09
E-mail : d.munjeri@unesco.org
of
Dr Solomon Mombeshora
Head, Environmental Governance,
Policy and Livelihoods Unit
6 Lanark Road, Belgravia
Box 745 Harare
Tel: + 263-4-728266/7
Fax: + 263-4-720738
E-mail: solomonm@iucnrosa.org.zw
Mr Nguyen Van Phuc

Deputy Head of planning Office of
Hue Monument Conservation Centre
UNESCO
8 Khuc Hao Street
Hanoi
Tel: + 84 4 199 36 05
Fax :+ 84 4 82 30 702
Mr Ngo Hoa
Vice Chairman
Thua Thien Hue
Province Peoples Committee
UNESCO
8 Khuc Hao Street
Hanoi
Tel: + 84 4 199 36 05
Fax : + 84 4 82 30 702
ZAMBIA / ZAMBIE
Mr Donald CHIKUMBI
Executive Director
National
Heritage
Conservation
Commission
P.O.Box 60124
Livingstone
E-mail: nhcsowe@zamnet.zm

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(ii) AUTRES OBSERVATEURS / OTHER OBSERVERS

PERMANENT OBSERVER MISSION OF PALESTINE TO UNESCO / MISSION PERMANENTE DOBSERVATION DE
LA PALESTINE AUPRES DE LUNESCO
S. Exc. M. Ahmad Abdelrazek
Ambassadeur, Observateur permanent de la Palestine auprs
de lUNESCO
1, rue Miollis
75732 PARIS Cedex 15
Tel: +33.1 45683052
Fax: +33. 1 456 833 40
E-mail: dl.palestine@unesco.org
Mr Hamdi Abu Ali
Counsellor
Embassy of Palestine
To South Africa
Pretoria
Republic of South Africa
Dr. Hamdan Taha

General Director
Department of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage
P.O. BOX 870
Ramallah
Palestinian Territory
Tel: + 2 2409894
Fax: + 240 9560
E-mail: htaha99@yahoo.com
Mr Ahmed Rjoob
Director of archaological sites
Department of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage
P.O. BOX 870
Ramallah
Palestinian Territory
Tel:+ 972 2 2409891
Fax: + 972 2 2959561
Mobile:+ 972 59 365529
E-mail: ahmedrjoob@yahoo.com
(iii) INTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS / ORGANISATIONS GOUVERNEMENTALES

INTERNATIONALES
Commission de l'Union africaine
B.P. 3243
Addis Ababa
Ethiopie
AFRICAN UNION / UNION AFRICAINE

Adv. B Gawanas
Commissioner for Social Affairs
B.P. 3243
Addis Ababa
Ethiopie
EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY / AGENCE SPATIALE

EUROPEENNE
Mr Jean Charles Bigot
Mr Marcel Diouf
Culture Focal Point
(iv)
NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS / ORGANISATION NON GOUVERNEMENTAL
BAH
INTERNATONAL COMMUNITY
GERMAN WORLD HERITAGE

FOUNDATION
Ms Diane Alai
Reprensentative
BAH
International community
United Nations Office
Route des Morillons 15
CH-1218 Grand-Saconnex
Geneva, Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 798 54 00
Fax : +41 22 798 65 77
e-mail : bic@geneva.bic.org
Ms Brigitte Mayerhofer
Managing Director
PO Box 401805
D-80718 Munich
Germany
Tel: +49 89 30 765101
Fax: + 49 89 30 765102
e-mail: info@welterbestiftung.de

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FRIENDS OF THE EARTH

Ms Catherine Pearce
International Climate Campaign Co-ordinator
Friends of the Earth 26-28 Underwood Street
N1 7JQ London
United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland
Tel: +44 (0)20 7566 1723
Fax: +44 7490 0881
E-mail: catp@foe.co.uk
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Peter Roderick
N1 7JQ London
Northern Ireland
Tel: +44 (0)20 7566 1723
Fax: +44 7490 0881
Prakash Sharma
Friends of the Earth International
N1 7JQ London
Northern Ireland
Tel: +44 (0)20 7566 1723
Fax: +44 7490 0881
NORDIC WORLD
FOUNDATION
HERITAGE
Ms Kris Endresen
Director
Fridtjof Nansens Plass 4,
0160 Oslo, Norway
Ms Synnve Vinsrygg
Deputy Director
Fridtjof Nansens Plass 4
0160 Oslo, Norway
Mr Raymond E. Wanner
Senior Adviser on UNESCO Issues
United Nations Foundation
9143 Sligo Creek Parkway
Silver Spring, MD 20901
USA
Tel:. + 301-565-0408
Fax + 301-565-4084
RWanner363@aol.com
ORGANIZATION OF WORLD
HERITAGE CITIES /
ORGANISATION DES VILLES
DU PATRIMOINE MONDIAL
Mr Denis Ricard
Secretary General
15, rue Saint-Nicolas
Qubec (Qubec) G1K 1M8
Canada
Tel:.: +1.418.692.0000
Fax : +1.418.692.5558
E-mail: secretariat@ovpm.org
GREENPEACE
Dr Andrey Petrov
coordinator
ul. Novaia Bashilovka, 6
125040 Moscow
Russian Federation
Tel: +7-095-2574106
Fax: +7-095-2574110
E-mail: apfo@diala.greenpeace.org
Ms Siri Frost Sterri

Chair
Fridtjof Nansensplass 4
0356 Oslo
Norway
Tel: +47 24140109
E-mail: harald.bredesen@nwhf.no
Mr John Novis
Greenpeace International
Ottho Heldringstraat 51066
AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 20 5148150
Fax: +31 (0) 20 5148151
E-mail:john.novis@int.greenpeace.org
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF
ARCHITECTS / UNION
INTERNATIONALE DES
ARCHITECTES
Mme Patricia EMMETT
Membre du Conseil de lUIA et
Prsidente
de lInstitut
Architectes de lAfrique du Sud
Tel:+ 27 11 782 13 15
Fax :+27 11 782 87 71
UNITED NATIONS
FOUNDATION / FONDATION
DES NATIONS UNIES
des
Mr Roman Vazhenkov
Greenpeace Russia Baikal Campaign
Coordinator
ECOTOURISM Australia
Mr Will McFarlane
224 Ruffles Road
Willow Vale 4209
Queensland
AUSTRALIA
ISLAMIC EDUCATIONAL,
SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL
ORGANIZATION
ORGANISATION
ISLAMIQUE
POUR
LEDUCATION,
LES
SCIENCES ET LA CULTURE
Dr Abdel-Aziz Salah Salem
Specialist
Cultural and Communication Division
Avenue Attine
BP 2275 10104
Hay Ryad
Rabat
Maroc
Tel: +212 037 71 52 85
Fax : +212 037 77 74 59
E-mail :azizsalem2002@yahoo.com
ORGANISATION OF THE
ISLAMIC CONFERENCE
GENERAL SECRETARIAT /
ORGANISATION DE LA
CONFERENCE ISLAMIQUE
SECRETARIAT GENERAL
Mr Tarig Ali Bakheet
Director in the cultural Department
PO Box 178
Jeddah 21411
Tel: +966 6900001
Fax : +966 2751953
Dr Halit Eren
Director General
OIC Research Center for Islamic
History Art and Culture (IRCICA)
PO Box 178
Jeddah 21411
Tel: +966 6900001
Fax : +966 2751953
GLOBAL HERITAGE FUND
UNICORN Foundation
Mr Song CHUNHUA
President
ASC-The Architectural Society of
China
No.9 Sanlihe Road
Beijing 100835
China
Tel: +86.10.880.82239
Fax: +86.10.880.82222
E-mail: asc@mail.cin.gov.cn
Mrs Martine Frderique DARRAGON

133, Luckie Street
Atlanta 30303
USA
Fax: +1. 404.8275655
E-mail :
callmefreespirit@hotmail.com

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Mr William D.V. Wu
358 A Vallejo Street
San Francisco, California
94133 U.S.A.
Tel: +1 415 989 3367
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Partners for Africa Day - 16

July 2005:
Mr Kunihiro Tsujimura
Executive Producer The World
Heritage
Tokyo Broadcasting System
5-3-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
107-8006 Japan
Ms Naoko Yokote
5-3-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku,
Tokyo
107-8006 Japan
Mr Jun Ogawa
Director, International Affairs
TBS Live Inc
5-3-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku
Tokyo, 107-8006
Japan
Mr David COULSON
Chairman
TARA
P.O. Box 24122
Nairobi 00502
Kenya
M. Alain GODONOU
Directeur
Ecole du patrimoine africain
B.P. 2205
Porto-Novo
Bnin
Mr Excellent HACHILEKA
IUCN Zambia Country Programme
Co-ordinator
7th Floor, Lotti Hose
Cairo Rd
Lusaka
Zambia
Mrs Maria Angela KANE
National Director
Cultural Heritage Directorate
Casa de Ferro
15, rua Capitao Henrique De Sousa
C.P. 1742
Maputo
Mozambique
Madame Muriel LAIDET
Charge de mission
Mission Val de Loire
182, rue Saint-Honor
75001 Paris
M. Jobogo MIRINDI
WH Site Guard
Parc national des Virunga
ICCN
Rpublique Dmocratique du Congo
Mr Rapulane MOGOTOTOANE
Development Bank of Southern Africa
P O Box 1234
Halfway House
Midrand 1685
South Africa
M. Lon RAJAOBELINA
Vice-prsident Rgional
Conservation International
B.P. 5178
Antananarivo 101
Tel: +261 20 22 612 72
Fax: +261 20 22 250 29
E-mail: lrajaobelina@conservation.org
Madagascar
Mr Philip SEGADIKA
and Mr Xhuntao XHAO
Principal Curator(Acting Head)
Archaeology and Monuments
Division
Botswana National Museum
Community Leader Tsodilo Hill
Private Bag 00114
Gaborone
Botswana
M. Abdel Kader SIDIBE
Prsident
Association des Municipalits du Mali
BP E1347
Bamako
Mali
Mr Lee WHITE
Director
Wildlife Conservation Society
WCS-Gabon
B.P. 7847
Libreville
Gabon
Ms Joanna ZAREMBA
Environmental Partnerships Manager
Earthwatch Institute
267 Banbury Road
Oxford OX2 7HT
United Kingdom

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OTHERS / AUTRES
Mr A. Zeynep Ahunbay
President
ICOMOS Turkey
ITU Faculty of Architecture
80191 Taksim
Istanbul
Turkey
Tel: +90 212 293 77 79
Fax : +90 212 251 48 95
E-mail : ahunbay@itu.edu.tr
Ms Huang Tao
Ms Britta Rudolff
Researcher, lecturer
Institute of Cultural Georgraphy
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Becherweg 21
55099 Mainz
Germany
Tel: +49 (0)6131 39-26601
Fax: +49 (0)6131 39-24736
E-mail: rudolff@uni-mainz.de
Mr Richard Jordan
International Council for Caring
Communities
ECOSOC NGO Representative
24 Central Park South c/o D. Davis
10019 New York
United States of America
Tel: +1 212-688-4321
Fax: + 1 212-759-5893
E-mail: richardjordan@mailcity.com
Mr James Landrum
Archaeology Materials and Database
Manager, Archaeology Technologies
Laboratory, North Dakota State
University Minard Hall 402 PO Box
5075 Fargo, ND USA 58105
58105 Fargo
Tel: +1 701-231-7115
Fax: +1 701-231-1047
E-mail:
james.landrum@ndsu.nodak.edu
Mr Shigeru Takeda
Executive Director
Japan Bank for International
Cooperation
1-4-1 Ontemachi
Chiyodaku
100-8144 Tokyo
Japan
Tel: +81 3 548 3050
Mr Yasuharu Ojima
Deputy Director
1-4-1 Chiyodaku
Ohtemachi
100-8144 Tokyo
Japan
Tel: +81 3 5218 3063
Ms Akika Ichikawa
Representative
Japan Bank for International
Cooperation
21, Boulevard de la Madeleine
75008 Paris cedex 01
France
Tel: +33 1 4703-6190
Fax : +33 1 4703 3236
E-mail : a-ichikawa@jbic.go.jp
Ray Bondin
Executive coordinator
Valeta Project
Malta
Mr Haruhisa Furuta
Head
The Setouchi Research Institute
37-3-1110, Inokuchidai 3-chome,
Nishi-ku, Hiroshima-city
Japan
Tel: + 82-278-2701
sri@orange.ocn.ne.jp
Mr Olav Ellingsen
Mayor
Aurland Borough
Mr Erling Oppheim
Mrs Mami Furuta

Secretariat General
The Setouchi Research Institute
37-3-1110, Inokuchidai 3-chome,
Nishi-ku, Hiroshima-city
Japan
Tel: + 082-278-2701
sri@orange.ocn.ne.jp
Mr Frank Sve
Mayor
Geirangerfjorden
Mr Kjell Hansen
Geirangerfjorden
Mr Arne Sandnes
Mayor
Geirangerfjorden
Mr Shuich Koi
Office Head
The Society for
Protecting the
Heijyokyo Capital Site
309-7 Hannya-ji cho
Nara 630-8102
Japan
Mr Inge Gjaerde, Destination

Geirangerfjord
Trollstigen
Geirangerfjorden
Ms Katrin Blomvik
Destination Geirangerfjorden
Mr Sakuma Takashi
Professor
Department of the Japanese Cultural
History
Osaka Shoin Womens University
Kosaka Campus
4-2-26 Hishyanish
Higashiosaka City
Osaka Prefecture
Japan 577-8550
Tel: +81 6723 8063
Fax : +81 6723 8187
E-mail : sukuma.takashi@osakashoin.ac.jp

(Durban, 2005)
Mr Jon Aasen
County Mayor
More and Romsdal County
Geirangerfjorden
Mr Masaki Kurematsu
Dentsu Inc.
1-8-1 Higashi-Shimbashi
Minato-ku
Tokyo 105-7001
Japan
Ms Tomoko Tashiro
Dentsu Inc.
Japan
1-8-1 Higashi-Shimbashi
Minato-ku
Tokyo 105-7001
Japan
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Mr Toru Shimase
NPO National Council on Mt. Fuji
4F, 2-6-7 Toranomon
Ms Yuri Morikawa
NPO National Council on Mt.Fuji
4F, 2-6-7 Toranomon
Minato-ku
Tokyo 105-001
Japan
Prof. Arch. Isabel Rigol Savio
School of Architecture, Habana
Calle 1ra N2008
Miramar Playa
Ciudad Habana
Cuba
Tel: +537 2032960
V. GENERAL CONFERENCE /
CONFERENCE GENERALE
Mr Michael Abiiola Omolewa
President of the General Conference
VI. UNESCO SECRETARIAT /

SECRETARIAT DE L'UNESCO
Koichiro Matsuura
Director General
Mr Mounir Bouchenaki
Assistant Director-General for Culture
Mr Noureini Tidjani-Serpos
Assistant Director-General for Africa
Mr Julius Banda
Office of the Director General
Mr John Donaldson
Legal Affairs
Ms Harvey
Director
UNESCO Windhoek Office
Namibia
Ms Moji Okuribido
UNESCO Windhoek Office
Namibia
UNESCO- World Heritage Centre

7, Place de Fontenoy
75352 Paris 07 SP
Tel: +33.1 45 68 15 71
Fax : +33.1.45 68 55 70
Francesco Bandarin
Director
Elizabeth Wangari
Mechtild Rossler
Giovanni Boccardi
Anne Lemaistre
Vronique Dauge
Lazare Eloundou
Guy Debonnet
Carlos Romero
Vesna Vujicic-Lugassy
Nuria Sanz
Lynne Patchett
Richard Veillon
Flora van Regteren
Junko Okahashi
Fumiko Ohinata
Lodovico Folin Calabi
Alessandro Balsamo
Nina Dhumal
David Martel
Nathalie Valanchon
Nana Thiam
Christine Delsol
Bureau of Public Information/
Bureau de l'Information du public
Roni Amelan
Isabelle de Fournis

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Annex 2
Observer status requests

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REQUESTS FOR OBSERVERS STATUS

DEMANDES DE STATUT DOBSERVATEUR
SECTION A :
List of Observer requests received in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Rules
of Procedure of the Committee
Liste des demandes de statut d'observateur reues en conformit avec
l'Article 8 du Rglement intrieur du Comit
Mr and Mrs Haruhisa and Mami FURUTA

The Sekaiisan Research Institute
3-4-3, Misuzugaoka-midori, Saeki-ku,
Hiroshima-city
Japan
Mr Shuich Koi, Office Head

The Society for Protecting the
Heijyokyo Capital Site
309-7 Hannya-ji cho
Nara 630-8102
Japan
Ms Atsuko Hosoda
Professor, Nagasaki International
University
2825-7 Hule Ten Bosch-cho Sasabo-shi
Nagasaki 859-3298
Japan
Ms Catherine Pearce
Co-ordinator
International Climate Change Programme
Friends of the Earth
26-28 Underwood Street
London N1 7JQ
England
Ms Tamara Santelli
Law Clerk, International Environmental
Law Project Lewis
& Clark Law School
10015 SW Terwilliger Blvd.
Portland, OR 97219
Ms Britta Rudolff
Heritage Studies
Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz
55099 Mainz
Germany
Dentsu Inc
Mr Masaki Kurematsu
Supervisor, Cultural Development Department
Project Produce Division (18F)
1-8-1, Higashi-shimbashi
Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-7001
Japan
Ms Brigitte Mayerhofer
Deutsche Stiftung Welterbe
PF 40 18 05
D-80718 Mnchen
Germany
Mission Permanente d'Observation de

Palestine
auprs de l'UNESCO
1 rue Miollis
75015 Paris
Rhodes University
Grabamstown 6140
South Africa
Attending: Dr Rosabelle Boswell
(Academic member), and
Ms Leigh Hildyard, student
(Humanities Master's Degree)

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1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 3058574 Japan
Representatives of :
Bah' International Community
Route des Morillons 15
CH-1218 Grand-Savonnex
Geneva
Switzerland
Representatives of
Royal Ministry of the Environment
P O Box 8013 Dept
0030 Oslo
Norway
Mr Richard Jordon
International Council for Caring Communities.
Inc
24 Central Park South
New York, NY 10019
Mr. Roman Vazhenkov

Greenpeace Russia, Baikal Campaign
Coordinator
Mr Andrey Petrov
Greenpeace Russia, World Heritage
Project Coordinator
GSP-4
Moscow 127994
Ms Doris Woerfel
Managing Director
Southern Cross Foundations
Cultural Heritage Tourism Development
Trust CSIR Campus
Brummeria
Pretoria
South Africa
Dr Ray Bondin
Executive Coordinator
Valletta Rehabilitation Project
Ministry for Resources and Infrastructure,
Malta
210, Triq ir-Repubblika
Valletta VLT 0B
Malta
Sovereignty International, Inc.
P O Box 191
Hollow Rock, TN 38342
Representatives of
Tokyo Broadcasting System South Africa
14 Pallinghurst Road,
Parktown West 2193
Johannesburg, South Africa
Yuka Kojima (Ms)
Graduate Student
Masters Program in World Heritage
Studies
University of Tsukuba, Japan
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SECTION B :
Representatives of other NGO/IGO and other Observer organizations

invited by the Director-General of UNESCO in accordance with Rule
8.4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Committee
Autres reprsentants des ONG/OIG et d'autres organisations
Observateurs invits par le Directeur gnral de l'UNESCO en
conformit avec l'Article 8.4 du Rglement intrieur du Comit

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Mr Kofi Annan
Secretary-General
United Nations
New York, N.Y. 10017
Mr Paul Wolfowitz
President
The World Bank
1818 H Street N.W.
Washington D.C. 20433
Mr Jacques Diouf
Director-General
Food and Agriculture Organization
of the United Nations
Via delle Terme di Caracalla
1-00100 Rome
Italy
M. Denis Ricard
Secretary General a.i.
The Organization of World Heritage Cities
15 rue Saint-Nicolas
Qubec (Qubec)
GIK IM8 Canada
Mr Kim Hak-su
Executive Secretary
United Nations Economic and Social
Commission
for Asia and the Pacific
The United Nations Building
Rajadamnern Nok Ave.
Bangkok 10200
Thailand
H.E. Ong Keng Yong
Secretary-General
ASEAN Secretariat
70 A Jalan Sisingamangaraja
Jakarta 12110
Indonesia
Dr A. Bin Othman Altwaijri
Director-General
ISESCO
Avenue Attine, Hay Ryad
BP 2275
10104 Rabat
Maroc
Mr Asterio Takesy
Director
South Pacific Regional Environment
Programme (SPREP)
P.O. Box 240, Vaitele
Apia, Western Samoa
Dr Thomas Rosswall
Executive Director
International Council for Science (ICSU)
51 Bd. de Montmorency
75016 Paris, France
Dr Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu
Secretairy-General
Organization of the Islamic Conference
(OIC)
B.P. 178
Jeddah 21411
Saudi Arabia
Mr Mongi Bousnina
Director-General
Arab League Educational, Cultural and
Scientific Organization (ALECSO)
B.P. 1120
Tunis
Tunisia
Mr Jos Miguel Insulza
Secretary-General
Organization of American States (OAS)
17th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20006
Dr Arief S. Sadiman
Director
South-East Asian Ministers of Education
Organization (SEAMEO)
Darakarn Building
920 Sukhumvit Road
Bangkok 10110
Thailand

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Dra. Ana Milena Escobar Araujo

Executive Secretary
Andrs Bello Convention
Apartado Aro 53465
Bogot
Colombia
Dr Claude Martin
Director-General
World Wide Fund for Nature
WWF International
Avenue du Mont Blanc
CH-1196 Gland
Switzerland
Ms Diane Menzies
Secretary-General
International Federation of Landscape
Architects (IFLA)
Flat 16, 25 Peterborough Street
Christchurch
New Zealand
Secretary General
International Council of Museums (ICOM)
UNESCO House
1, rue Miollis
Paris
Mr Kwasi Myles
Secretary-General
Organization for Museums, Monuments
and Sites of Africa (OMMSA)
P.O. Box 3343
Accra
Ghana
Mr Tim Whalen
Director
The Getty Conservation Institute
1200 Getty Center Drive
Suite 700
Los Angeles CA 90049-1684
Ms Bonnie Burnham
President
World Monuments Fund
95 Madison Avenue, 9th Floor
New York NY 10016
Mr Enrique V. Iglesias
President
Inter-American Development Bank
808 17th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20577
Monsieur Jean Claude Riguet
Secrtaire gnral
Union internationale des architectes (UIA)
51 rue Raynouard
75016 Paris
Monsieur Alpha Oumar Konar
Prsident
B.P. 3243
Addis Ababa
Ethiopie
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Monsieur Terry Davis

Secrtaire gnral du Conseil de lEurope
Palais de l'Europe
B.P. 431 R.6
67075 Strasbourg Cedex
Son Eminence le Cardinal Angelo Sodano
Secrtaire dEtat
Cit du Vatican
Saint-Sige
Ms Melinda Kimble
Mr Tim Wirth
United Nations Foundation
1225 Connecticut Avenue, NW-Suite 400
Adv. Bience Philomena Gawanas
Commissioner for Social Affairs
African Union Commission
African Union Headquarters
P.O. Box 3243
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Prof. Kader Asmal
Chair Portfolio
Committee on Defence of National
Assembly
Member of Parliament
Po Box 15
Cape Town 8000, South Africa
Invitations sent for Partners for

Africa Day - 16 July 2005:
Mr Kunihiro Tsujimura
Executive Producer The World Heritage
107-8006 Japan
Ms Naoko Yokote
107-8006 Japan
Mr George H.O. ABUNGU
Chairman
Kenya Cultural Centre
P.O Box 43031 GPO
Nairobi 00100
Kenya
Mr David COULSON
Chairman
TARA
P.O. Box 24122
Nairobi 00502
Kenya
M. Boubacar Hama DIABY

Chef de la Mission culturelle de Djenn
B. P. 25
Djenn
B. P. 159
Bamako
Mali
M. Alain GODONOU
Directeur
Ecole du patrimoine africain
B.P. 2205
Porto-Novo
Bnin
Mr Excellent HACHILEKA
IUCN Zambia Country Programme Coordinator
7th Floor, Lotti Hose
Cairo Rd
Lusaka
Zambia

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 205
Mrs Maria Angela KANE
M. Abdel Kader SIDIBE
National Director
Cultural Heritage Directorate
Casa de Ferro
15, rua Capitao Henrique De Sousa
C.P. 1742
Maputo
Mozambique
Prsident
Association des Municipalits du Mali
BP E1347
Bamako
Mali
Madame Muriel LAIDET
Charge de mission
Mission Val de Loire
182, rue Saint-Honor
75001 Paris
M. Jobogo MIRINDI
WH Site Guard
Parc national des Virunga
ICCN
RD du Congo
Mr Lee WHITE
Director
Wildlife Conservation Society
WCS-Gabon
B.P. 7847
Libreville
Gabon
Ms Joanna ZAREMBA
Environmental Partnerships Manager
Earthwatch Institute
267 Banbury Road
Oxford OX2 7HT
United Kingdom
Mr Rapulane MOGOTOTOANE
Development Bank of Southern Africa
P O Box 1234
Halfway House
Midrand 1685
South Africa
Mr Webber NDORO
ICCROM
13, Via Di San Michele
00153 Rome
Italy
M. Lon RAJAOBELINA
Vice-prsident Rgional
Conservation International
B.P. 5178
Antananarivo 101
Madagascar
Mr Philip SEGADIKA
and Mr Xhuntao XHAO
Principal Curator(Acting Head)
Archaeology and Monuments Division
Botswana National Museum
Community Leader Tsodilo Hill
Private Bag 00114
Gaborone
Botswana

(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 206
Annex 3
Index of properties
(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 207
States Parties
Name of the properties
Type of
property
Decision
number
Afghanistan
Cultural landscape of Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan

Valley
Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Djam
CLT
Albania
Butrint
CLT
Algeria
The City-Museum of Gjirokastra

Kasbah of Algiers
Tipasa
CLT
CLT
CLT
Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley
* Gnishikadzor Area Cultural Landscape (NI)
Great Barrier Reef
Kakadu National Park
Purnululu National Park
* Historic Centre of Innsbruck with Schloss Ambras and
Nordkette/Karwendel Alpine Park (W)
City of Graz Historic Centre
Historic Centre of Innsbruck with Schloss Ambras and Nordkette /
Karwendel Alpine Park
Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg
Palace and Gardens of Schnbrunn
Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshahs Palace and the Maiden
Tower
Qal'at al-Bahrain Archeological Site
CLT
CLT
NAT
MIX
NAT
CLT
29 COM 7A.21
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 7A.20
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 7A.27
29 COM 8C.3
29 COM 8B.48
29 COM 7B.44
29 COM 7A.16
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 7B.71
29 COM 8B.32
29 COM 7B.a
29 COM 7B.30
29 COM 7B.11
29 COM 8B.3
CLT
CLT
29 COM 7B.63
29 COM 8B.3
CLT
CLT
CLT
29 COM 7B.72
29 COM 7B.73
29 COM 7A.28
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 8B.26
Andorra
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
CLT
CLT
* Property not inscribed on the World Heritage List nomination withdrawn (W), referred (Rf), differed (Df), or site not inscribed by Committee (NI)
(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 208
States Parties
Type of
property
Decision
number
Bangladesh
Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur
CLT
Belarus
Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill

Family at Nesvizh
Belovezhskaya Pushcha / Bialowieza Forest
CLT
29 COM 7B.48
29 COM 14A
29 COM 8B.34
NAT
29 COM 7B.15
Struve Geodetic Arc
CLT
29 COM 8B.35
CLT
CLT
29 COM 8B.36
29 COM 8B.45
NAT
CLT
29 COM 7B.a
29 COM 7A.13
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 8B.49
29 COM 7B.28
29 COM 7B.23
29 COM 7B.2
29 COM 7B.16
29 COM 7B.74
29 COM 7B.17
29 COM 7A.1
29 COM 8C.2
Belarus / Poland
Belarus/ Estonia/ Finland/
Latvia/ Lithuania/ Norway/
Republic of Moldova/
Russian Federation/
Sweden/ Ukraine
Belgium
Belgium / France
Belize
Benin
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Bulgaria
Cameroon
Canada
Central African Republic
Plantin-Moretus House-Workshop-Museum Complex

The Belfries of Flanders, Artois, Hainaut and Picardy
+ The Belfry in Gembloux (minor modification)
(Extension to Belfries of Flanders and Wallonia)
becomes The Belfries of Belgium and France
Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System
Royal Palaces of Abomey
The Old bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar
Iguau National Park
Pirin National Park
Dja Faunal Reserve
Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks
Historic Distric of Qubec
Miguasha National Park
Manovo-Gounda St. Floris National Park
(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 209
CLT
NAT
NAT
NAT
NAT
CLT
NAT
NAT
States Parties
Type of
property
Decision
number
Chile
Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works
CLT
China
CLT
CLT
CLT
Colombia
Cte d'Ivoire
The historic Monuments of Macao

Historical Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhassa
Imperial Palaces of the Ming et Qing Dynasties in Beijing and
Shenyang
Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas
* Serrana de Chiribiquete Natural National Park (W)
Como National Park
29 COM 8B.51
29 COM 8B.52
29 COM 8C.1
29 COM 8B.28
29 COM 7B.50
29 COM 7B.49
NAT
MIX
NAT
Cte d'Ivoire / Guinea
Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve
NAT
Cuba
Czech Republic
Urban Historic Centre of Cienfuegos

* Tebo Fishpond Heritage (Df)
Cesky Krumlov
* Route of the First Colonial Sugar Mills of America (Df)
Colonial City of Santo-Domingo
Garamba National Park
CLT
CLT
CLT
CLT
CLT
NAT
Kahuzi-Biega National Park
NAT
Okapi wildlife Reserve
NAT
Salonga National Park
NAT
Virunga National Park
NAT
Dominican Republic
DRC
(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 210
29 COM 7B.7
29 COM 8B.3
29 COM 7A.2
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 7A.3
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 8B.53
29 COM 8B.37
29 COM 7B.101
29 COM 8B.54
29 COM 7B.93
29 COM 7A.4
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 7A.4
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 7A.4
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 7A.4
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 7A.4
29 COM 8C.2
States Parties
Type of
property
Decision
number
Ecuador
Galpagos Islands
NAT
29 COM 7B.29
Sangay National Park
NAT
Egypt
Abu Mena
CLT
CLT
Estonia
Memphis and its Necropolis the Pyramid fields from Gizeh to

Dahshur
The Islamic Cairo
Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley)
* Klint of the Baltic (for examination in 2006)
29 COM 7A.11
29 COM 8C.3
29 COM 7A.17
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 7B.45
CLT
NAT
NAT
29 COM 7B.42
29 COM 8B.5
29 COM 8B.55
Estonia/ Finland/
Russian Federation/
Sweden/ Ukraine / Belarus
Struve Geodetic Arc
CLT
29 COM 8B.35
Ethiopia
* Harar Jugol, the Fortified Historical Town (Rf)

Aksum
Simien National Park
CLT
CLT
NAT
Finland / Latvia/ Lithuania/ Norway/

Russian Federation/
Sweden/ Ukraine / Belarus / Estonia
Struve Geodetic Arc
CLT
29 COM 8B.21
29 COM 7B.34
29 COM 7A.5
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 8B.35
France
Le Havre, the City rebuilt by Auguste Perret
CLT
29 COM 8B.38
(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 211
States Parties
France / Belgium
France / Spain
Gabon
Georgia
Germany
Germany / United Kingdom

Greece
Guinea / Cte d'Ivoire
Honduras
India
Decision
number
The Belfries of Flanders, Artois, Hainaut and Picardy

+ The Belfry in Gembloux (minor modification)
(Extension to Belfries of Flanders and Wallonia)
becomes The Belfries of Belgium and France
Pyrnes Mont Perdu
* Ecosystem and Cultural Landscape of the Minkb Massif (Rf)
CLT
29 COM 8B.45
MIX
MIX
29 COM 7B.31
29 COM 8B.18
* Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lop-Okanda (Rf)

Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery
City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta
* Heidelberg Castle and Old Town (Rf)
Classical Weimar
Cologne Cathedral
MIX
CLT
CLT
CLT
CLT
CLT
Frontiers of the Roman Empire - Upper German Raetian Limes

(Extension to Hadrians Wall)
Mount Athos
Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve
Maya Site of Copn
Ro Pltano Biosphere Reserve
CLT
29 COM 8B.17
29 COM 7B.75
29 COM 7B.64
29 COM 8B.39
29 COM 7B.76
29 COM 7A.29
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 8B.46
MIX
NAT
CLT
NAT
* Sri Harimandir Sahib (W)

Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Group of Monuments at Hampi
CLT
CLT
CLT
Keoladeo National Park

Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya
NAT
CLT
(Durban, 2005)
Type of
property
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 212
29 COM 7B.32
29 COM 7A.3
29 COM 7B.90
29 COM 7A.12
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 8B.3
29 COM 7B.51
29 COM 7A.22
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 7B.8
29 COM 7B.52
States Parties
India
Indonesia
Indonesia / Malaysia
Iran Islamic Republic of
Iraq
Israel
Italy
Japan
Type of
property
Decision
number
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
NAT
CLT
29 COM 7A.9
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 8B.31
CLT
NAT
29 COM 7B.59
29 COM 8B.14
CLT
NAT
NAT
NAT
CLT
Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Extension of the Darjeeling Himalayan

Railway to become Mountain Railways of India)
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri
Valley of Flowers National Park
(Extension to Nanda Devi National Park)
becomes The Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
Borobudur Temple Compounds
Parc national de Lorentz
Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra
* Trans Border Rainforest Heritage of Borneo (W)
Bam and its Cultural Landscape
Meidan Emam, Esfahan
Soltaniyeh
Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat)
CLT
CLT
CLT
* The Makhteshim Country (W)

Incense Route and Desert Cities of the Negev
The Biblical Tels and Ancient Water Systems - Megiddo, Hazor,
Beer Sheba
City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of Veneto
Etruscan Necropolises of Cerveteri and Tarquinia
Rock Drawings in Valcamonica
Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica
Shiretoko
NAT
CLT
CLT
29 COM 7B.53
29 COM 7B.12
29 COM 7B.9
29 COM 8B.3
29 COM 7A.23
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 7B.54
29 COM 8B.29
29 COM 7A.18
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 8B.3
29 COM 8B.50
29 COM 8B.40
CLT
CLT
CLT
CLT
NAT
29 COM 7B.66
29 COM 7B.77
29 COM 7B.65
29 COM 8B.41
29 COM 8B.6
(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 213
States Parties
Type of
property
Decision
number
Jerusalem
Old City of Jerusalem and its walls
CLT
Jordan
Kenya
Kyrgyzstan
Lao Peoples Democratic Republic
Latvia
Russian Federation/
Sweden/ Ukraine / Belarus / Estonia /
Finland
Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefaa)

Old Town of Lamu
* Issyk Kul (W)
Town of Luang Prabang
Historic Centre of Riga
Struve Geodetic Arc
CLT
CLT
CLT
CLT
CLT
CLT
29 COM 7A.31
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 7B.41
29 COM 7B.35
29 COM 8B.3
29 COM 7B.60
29 COM 7B.78
29 COM 8B.35
Lebanon
Lithuania
Tyr
* Trakai Historical National Park (W)
Vilnius Historic Centre
Curonian Spit
CLT
CLT
CLT
CLT
29 COM 7B.102
29 COM 8B.3
29 COM 7B.79
29 COM 7B.67
Lithuania/ Norway/
Russian Federation/
Finland / Latvia
Struve Geodetic Arc
CLT
29 COM 8B.35
Malawi
Malaysia / Indonesia
Mali
* Chongoni Rock Art Area (Rf)

* Trans Border Rainforest Heritage of Borneo (W)
Old Towns of Djenn
Timbuktu
CLT
NAT
CLT
CLT
29 COM 8B.22
29 COM 8B.3
29 COM 7B.36
29 COM 7A.14
29 COM 8C.3
Lithuania / Russian Federation
(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 214
States Parties
Type of
property
Decision
number
Malta
Mauritania
Megalithic Temples of Malta

* Azougui, Oasis and Almoravid Capital (Df)
Ancient ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata
Banc d'Arguin National Park
Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco
Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California
Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan
* Toubkal (for examination in 2006)
Ksar dAit-Ben-Haddou
Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador)
Volubilis Archaeological site
Kathmandu Valley
CLT
CLT
CLT
NAT
CLT
NAT
CLT
NAT
CLT
CLT
CLT
CLT
Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha

Sagarmatha National Park
Ar and Tnr Natural Reserves
CLT
NAT
NAT
W National Park of Niger
NAT
29 COM 7B.80
29 COM 8B.27
29 COM 7B.103
29 COM 7B.5
29 COM 7B.103
29 COM 8B.9
29 COM 7B.91
29 COM 8B.55
29 COM 7B.43
29 COM 7B.47
29 COM 7B.100
29 COM 7A.24
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 7B.55
29 COM 7B.a
29 COM 7A.6
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 7B.3
Nigeria
Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
CLT
29 COM 8B.23
Norway
West Norwegian Fjords - Geirangerfjord and Neryfjord
NAT
29 COM 8B.7
Norway/ Republic of Moldova/

Russian Federation/ Sweden/ Ukraine /
Belarus / Estonia / Finland / Latvia /
Lithuania
Struve Geodetic Arc
CLT
29 COM 8B.35
Mexico
Morocco
Nepal
Nepal
Niger
(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 215
States Parties
Type of
property
Decision
number
Oman
Arabian Oryx Sanctuary

Bahla Fort
The Frankincense Trail
becomes The Land of Frankincense
Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore
NAT
CLT
CLT
29 COM 7B.6
29 COM 7B.46
29 COM 8B.2
CLT
Historical Monuments of Thatta
CLT
29 COM 7A.25
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 7A.103
Panama
Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection
NAT
29 COM 8B.13
CLT
29 COM 7B.94
Paraguay
Peru
Fortifications of the Caribbean side of Panam : Portobelo-San

Lorenzo
* Mbaracay Forest Nature Reserve (NI)
Chan Chan Archaeological Zone
NAT
CLT
Philippines
Chavn (Archaeological Site)

City of Cuzco
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa
Huascaran National Park
Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Pampas de Jumana
Rice terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras
CLT
CLT
MIX
CLT
NAT
CLT
CLT
Poland
Tubbataha Reef Marine Park

* Cistercian Abbey in Krzeszw (W)
Auschwitz Concentration Camp
NAT
CLT
CLT
29 COM 8B.10
29 COM 7A.30
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 7B.95
29 COM 7B.96
29 COM 7B.33
29 COM 7B.97
29 COM 7B.a
29 COM 7B.98
29 COM 7A.26
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 7B.13
29 COM 8B.3
29 COM 7B.68
Poland / Belarus
Belovezhskaya Pushcha / Bialowieza Forest
NAT
29 COM 7B.15
Pakistan
(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 216
States Parties
Type of
property
Decision
number
Portugal
Russian Federation/
Finland / Latvia / Lithuania / Norway
Cultural Landscape of Sintra

Struve Geodetic Arc
CLT
CLT
29 COM 7B.81
29 COM 8B.35
Romania
Danube Delta
Historic Centre of Sighioara
* Solovetsky Islands with the adjacent water area (renomination to
include cultural criteria) (W)
Historical Centre of the City of Yaroslavl
Kizhi Pogost
Lake Baikal
Volcanoes of Kamchatka
Curonian Spit
NAT
CLT
MIX
29 COM 7B.18
29 COM 7B.82
29 COM 8B.3
CLT
CLT
NAT
NAT
CLT
29 COM 8B.43
29 COM 7B.83
29 COM 7B.19
29 COM 7B.20
29 COM 7B.67
Russian Federation / Sweden / Ukraine /

Belarus / Estonia / Finland / Latvia /
Lithuania / Norway / Republic of
Moldova
Struve Geodetic Arc
CLT
29 COM 8B.35
Salomon Islands
Senegal
East Rennell
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
NAT
NAT
Island of Gore
CLT
29 COM 7B.10
29 COM 7A.7
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 7B.37
Island of Saint-Louis
CLT
29 COM 7B.38
Russian Federation
Russian Federation / Lithuania
(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 217
States Parties
Type of
property
Decision
number
Serbia and Montenegro
Durmitor National Park
NAT
Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor

* Meadow-Pasture Landscape of Slovakia (W)
Skocjan Caves
The Makapan Valley and the Taung Skull Fossil Site
(Serial extension to Fossil Hominid Sites of Sterkfontein,
Swartkrans, Kromdraai, and Environs)
Robben Island
Vredefort Dome
Doana National Park
CLT
NAT
NAT
CLT
29 COM 7B.21
29 COM 8B.15
29 COM 7B.84
29 COM 8B.3
29 COM 7B.24
29 COM 8B.25
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Spain / France
Sri Lanka
Sweden / Ukraine / Belarus / Estonia /
Finland / Latvia / Lithuania / Norway /
Republic of Moldova /
Russian Federation
Switzerland
Thailand
Old City of Salamanca

Old Town of Avila and its Extra-muros Churches
Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct
Santiago de Compostela (Old Town)
Works of Antoni Gaud (Extension of Parque Gell, Palacio Gell
and Casa Mila in Barcelona)
becomes The Works of Antoni Gaudi
Pyrnes Mont Perdu
Old Town of Galle and its fortifications
Struve Geodetic Arc
CLT
CLT
CLT
CLT
CLT
29 COM 7B.39
29 COM 8B.4
29 COM 7B.25
29 COM 8B.16
29 COM 7B.86
29 COM 7B.69
29 COM 7B.103
29 COM 7B.85
29 COM 8B.47
MIX
CLT
CLT
29 COM 7B.31
29 COM 7B.56
29 COM 8B.35
* Glarus Overthrust (W)

Dong Phayayen - Khao Yai Forest Complex
NAT
NAT
29 COM 8B.3
29 COM 8B.11
(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 218
CLT
NAT
NAT
States Parties
Type of
property
Decision
number
Tunisia
Ichkeul National Park
NAT
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Historic Areas of Istanbul

Kunya-Urgench
State Historical and Cultural Park Ancient Merv
Rwenzori Mountains
Kiev: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related monastic Buildings, KievPechersk Lavra (minor modification to the boundaries)
Lviv the Ensemble of the Historic Centre
Struve Geodetic Arc
CLT
CLT
CLT
NAT
CLT
29 COM 7A.8
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 7B.70
29 COM 8B.30
29 COM 7B.61
29 COM 7B.4
29 COM 8B.56
CLT
CLT
29 COM 7B.87
29 COM 8B.35
Giants Causeway and Causeway Coast

Henderson Island
St Kilda (renomination to include cultural criteria)
Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated sites
Tower of London
Frontiers of the Roman Empire Hadrians Wall
(Extension to Hadrians Wall)
* Kondoa Rock Art Sites (Rf)
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara
NAT
NAT
MIX
CLT
CLT
CLT
29 COM 7B.27
29 COM 7B.26
29 COM 8B.19
29 COM 7B.88
29 COM 7B.89
29 COM 8B.46
CLT
NAT
CLT
Everglades National Park
NAT
Yellowstone
NAT
29 COM 8B.24
29 COM 7B.1
29 COM 7A.15
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 7A.10
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 7B.22
Uganda
Ukraine
Ukraine / Belarus / Estonia / Finland /

Latvia / Lithuania / Norway / Republic of
Moldova / Russian Federation / Sweden
United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Germany

United Republic of Tanzania
(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 219
States Parties
Type of
property
Decision
number
Uruguay
Historical Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento
CLT
29 COM 7B.99
Uzbekistan
Historical Centre of Shakhrisyabz

Samarkand
Coro and its port
CLT
CLT
CLT
Yemen
Complex of Hu Monuments
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Historic Town of Zabid
CLT
NAT
CLT
Zimbabwe
Matobo Hills
CLT
29 COM 7B.62
29 COM 7B.57
29 COM 7B.92
29 COM 8C.1
29 COM 7B.58
29 COM 7B.14
29 COM 7A.19
29 COM 8C.2
29 COM 7B.40
Venezuela
Viet Nam
(Durban, 2005)
WHC-05/29.COM/22, p. 220

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UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC

WORLD HERITAGE COMMITTEE

DECISIONS OF THE 29TH SESSION

Published on behalf of the World Heritage Committee by:

ITEM OF THE AGENDA

State of Conservation of World Heritage properties: State of

Establishment of the World Heritage List and the List of World

29 COM 11C .1 152

Decisions adopted at the 29th session of the World Heritage Committee

OPENING OF THE SESSION BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE

Decisions adopted at the 29th session of the World Heritage Committee

REQUESTS FOR OBSERVER STATUS

Taking into consideration Rule 8 (Observers) of the Rules of Procedure of the

Notes the List of Participants included in Annex I,

Authorizes the participation in the 29th session as observers of the

Decisions adopted at the 29th session of the World Heritage Committee

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA AND TIMETABLE

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/3A.Rev 3,

Adopts the agenda included in the above-mentioned document.

ADOPTION OF THE TIMETABLE

Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/3B.Rev 2,

Adopts the timetable included in the above-mentioned document, as amended.

Decisions adopted at the 29th session of the World Heritage Committee

REPORT OF THE RAPPORTEUR OF THE 7TH EXTRAORDINARY

Decisions adopted at the 29th session of the World Heritage Committee

REPORT OF THE WORLD HERITAGE CENTRE ON ITS

Having examined Annex 1 of Document WHC-05/29.COM/5,

Approves a biennial budget of US$20,000 for the World Heritage Programme

Having examined Annex 2 of Document WHC-05/29.COM/5,

Takes note of the Recommendations of the World Heritage Forest Meeting

Decisions adopted at the 29th session of the World Heritage Committee

Having examined Annex 2 of Document WHC-05/29.COM/5,

Encourages States Parties to integrate the notion of historic urban landscape in

Also encourages States Parties to integrate the principles expressed in the

Recommends that the General Assembly of States Parties to the Convention at

Also recommends that the General Conference of UNESCO adopt a new

Decisions adopted at the 29th session of the World Heritage Committee

WORLD HERITAGE COMMITTEES REPORT FOR THE

Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/6,

Decides, in accordance with Rule 14.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the

Decisions adopted at the 29th session of the World Heritage Committee

EXAMINATION OF THE STATE OF CONSERVATION OF WORLD

STATE OF CONSERVATION REPORTS OF PROPERTIES

Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park (Central African

Decision 29 COM 7A.1

Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7A,

Decisions adopted at the 29th session of the World Heritage Committee

Further urges the State Party of Central African Republic to

Decides to retain Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park (Central

Como National Park (Cte d'Ivoire) (N 227)

Decision 29 COM 7A.2

Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7A,

Recognizes the commitment shown by local communities in the conservation

Requests the State Party to submit by 1 February 2006, an updated report on

Decides to retain Como National Park (Cte d'Ivoire) on the List of

Decisions adopted at the 29th session of the World Heritage Committee

Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve (Cte d'Ivoire/Guinea) (N

Decision 29 COM 7A.3

Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7A,

Requests the States Parties of Cte dIvoire and Guinea to submit by 1

Decides to retain Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve

World Heritage properties of the Democratic Republic of the