× 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. Examination of minor boundary modifications: Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape (South Africa) Document type Decision Reference number 8B.48 Date Jun 15, 2014 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Wild species & ecosystems Treaty Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972) Meeting 38e session du Comité Website whc.unesco.org Abstract The World Heritage Committee, Having examined Documents WHC-14/38.COM/8B.Add, and WHC-14/38.COM/INF.8B1.Add, Notes the confirmation by the State Party that mining activity is legally prohibited in protected areas, including in World Heritage properties; Approves the proposed buffer zone of Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape, South Africa; Requests the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre the Environmental Management Framework for the proposed buffer zone as soon as it has been finalised including land uses and approved regulatory tools; Also requests the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre information about the ‘off-setting’ in relation to the Vele Colliery, as previously requested by the World Heritage Committee.