× 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. International Assistance requests Document type Decision Reference number 2.3 Date Dec 6, 2004 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Wild species & ecosystems Treaty Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972) Meeting Bureau of the 7th Extraordinary session of the World Heritage Committee Website whc.unesco.org Abstract Recommendation: 7 EXT.COM/BUR 2.3 The World Heritage Bureau, Having examined the technical cooperation assistance request made by India regarding an improved geographic information system (GIS) for Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), as presented in Documents WHC-04/7EXT.COM/6 and WHC-04/7EXT.COM/6 Add, Noting that in accordance with Decision 28 COM 10A, four requests for technical cooperation will be submitted to the Chairperson / Committee in 2005 for a total amount US$ 104,915; Considering that only an amount of US$ 160,000 is available for cultural properties under technical cooperation assistance in the 2005 budget; Taking into account ICOMOS' comments as well as the amount of international assistance provided to the DHR in recent years (US$ 58,000); Recommends to the Committee not to approve this request for technical cooperation.