× 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. Changes to names of properties inscribed on the world heritage list: Fossil Hominid Sites of South Africa Document type Decision Reference number 8B.5 Date Jun 16, 2013 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Wild species & ecosystems Treaty Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972) Meeting 37e session du Comité Website whc.unesco.org Abstract The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Document WHC-13/37.COM/8B, 2. Approves the name change to the Fossil Hominid Sites of Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai, and Environs as proposed by the South African authorities. The name of the property becomes Fossil Hominid Sites of South Africa in English and Sites des hominidés fossils d’Afrique du Sud in French.