× 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 nominations Document type Decision Reference number 8B.61 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 Document WHC-11/35.COM/8B.Add, 2. Recalling Decision 31 COM 10 adopted at its 31st session (Christchurch, 2007); 3. Decides to re-establish the practice of examining two complete nominations per State Party per year provided that at least one of such nominations concerns a natural property or cultural landscapes; 4. Also decides to amend paragraph 61(a) of the Operational Guidelines accordingly, which takes effect on 2 February 2012, in order to ensure a smooth transition period for all States Parties; 5. Further decides that it will review the impact of this decision at its 39th session in 2015; 6. Encourages States Parties to submit draft nominations by 30 September to ensure that nominations have the best opportunity of being considered complete by the deadline of 1February.