× 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. Cultural properties - Examination of minor boundary modifications - Hanseatic City of Lübeck (Germany) Document type Decision Reference number 8B.51 Date Jun 22, 2009 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Wild species & ecosystems Treaty Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972) Meeting 33e session du Comité Website whc.unesco.org Abstract The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-09/33.COM/8B and WHC-09/33.COM/INF.8B1.Add, 2. Approves the proposed buffer zone for the Hanseatic City of Lübeck, Germany; 3. Recommends that the State Party give consideration to the following: a) The Management Plan currently being prepared for the World Heritage Site should be comprehensive and cover the nominated areas, the buffer zone and the view corridors from the designated locations outside the buffer zone; b) Information should be provided on the archaeological remains and urban area within the buffer zone, particularly in relation to the bastion fortifications, which make an important contribution to the understanding of the power and historic role of the Hansa.