× 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 - Old City of Damascus (Syrian Arab Republic) Document type Decision Reference number 8B.51 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 Documents WHC-11/35.COM/8B.Add and WHC-11/35.COM/INF.8B1.Add, 2. Approves the proposed buffer zone for the Old City of Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic; 3. Recommends that the State Party give consideration to the following points: a) Consider extending the buffer zone as currently defined so as to ensure a better connection between the historic quarters of the ancient city and the inscribed property, b) Continue the regulation and control efforts, either currently under way or announced, for the various parts of the buffer zone, and to keep the World Heritage Committee up to date with progress in this matter.