× 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 - Kairouan (Tunisia) Document type Decision Reference number 8B.43 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. 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.