× Information on this section of ECOLEX comes from the InforMEA Portal which compiled information from MEA Secretariats with the support of the European Union. The accuracy of the information displayed is the responsibility of the originating data source. In case of discrepancy the information as displayed on the respective MEA website prevails. Ancient City of Bosra (Syrian Arab Republic) (C 22) Document type Decision Reference number 7A.17 Date Jul 10, 2016 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Wild species & ecosystems Treaty Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972) Meeting 40e session du Comité Website whc.unesco.org Abstract The World Heritage Committee, Having examined Document WHC/16/40.COM/7A.Add, Recalling Decisions 37 COM 7B.57, 38 COM 7A.12 and 39 COM 7A.36, adopted at its 37th (Phnom Penh, 2013), 38th (Doha, 2014) and 39th (Bonn, 2015) sessions respectively, Taking into account Decision 40 COM 7A.22 on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic, adopted at its 40th session (Istanbul, 2016), Acknowledges the efforts of the local communities to raise awareness of the need to protect the property despite the very difficult circumstances; Deplores the breaking of the temporary ceasefire agreement within the property in December 2015 which resulted in further severe damages and illegal excavations; Urges all parties to pursue all possible cooperation for ensuring the respect of a ceasefire within the property; Decides to retain the Ancient City of Bosra (Syrian Arab Republic) on the List of World Heritage in Danger