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Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons) (Mali)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
7B.27
Date
Jun 29, 2003
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Status
Active
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Treaty
Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972)
Meeting
27e session du Comité
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract

The World Heritage Committee [17],

1. Noting the actions undertaken so far by the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies to improve and assist Bandiagara,;

2. Considering the importance to undertake all necessary measures for preventive action to protect a property inscribed on the World Heritage List,;

3. Requests the Director-General of UNESCO to bring to the attention of the Director-General of The World Food Programme the severe famine reported in Bandiagara.

[17]  Decision adopted without discussion.