× 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 - Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites Document type Decision Reference number 8B.1 Date Jun 19, 2011 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Wild species & ecosystems Treaty Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972) Meeting 35e session du Comité Website whc.unesco.org Abstract The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Document WHC-11/35.COM/8B, 2. Approves the proposed name change to James Island and Related Sites as proposed by the Gambian authorities. The name of the property becomes Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites in English and Île Kunta Kinteh et sites associés in French.