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Cultural properties - New Nominations - Gold Route in Paraty and its landscape (Brazil)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
8B.37
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,

2. Defers the examination of the nomination of the Gold Route in Paraty and its landscape, Brazil, to the World Heritage List in order to allow the State Party to revise its dimension and denomination as a mixed property, highlighting its exceptional natural and cultural values;

3. Considers that any revised nomination with revised boundaries would need to be considered by a mission to the site.