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Kakadu National Park (Australia)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
7B.28
Date
Jun 29, 2003
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
27e session du Comité
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract

The World Heritage Committee,

1. Notes the new information provided by the State Party;

2. Urges the State Party to proceed with the appointment of a non-governmental organization (NGO) representative to the Alligator Rivers Region Technical Committee (ARRTC);

3. Requests that the State Party provide a report on:

(a) progress on compliance with ISO14001,

(b) the ARRTC's continuing monitoring and review of water management and other environmental issues at Jabiluka and Ranger,

(c) consultation with the Traditional Owners of Kakadu on cultural heritage management and protection.n;

The report should be provided to the World Heritage Centre by 1 February 2004 in order that the World Heritage Committee can examine the state of conservation of the property at its 28th session in 2004.