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Cultural properties - Examination of minor boundary modifications - Kairouan (Tunisia)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
8B.43
Date
Jun 22, 2009
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
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. Decides not to approve the minor modification of the boundaries Kairouan, Tunisia;

3. Refers the examination of the proposed buffer zones for Kairouan, Tunisia, back to the State Party to allow it to:

a) Review the existing proposal to delineate a buffer zone so as to ensure the proper conservation and protection of the Property. The buffer zone should also seek to integrate the three components of the World Heritage property;

b) Provide information on the criteria for defining the buffer zone, existing regulations and measures to secure protection and arrangements for effective management.