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Kakadu National Park (Australia)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
7B.30
Date
Jul 10, 2005
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
29e session du Comité
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract

The World Heritage Committee,

1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev,

2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.35, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),

3. Notes the detailed report provided by the State Party of Australia;

4. Commends the State Party for the progress made in the conservation of the property and for the current efforts in improving tourism management in the Park;

5. Requests the State Party to continue the efforts in mitigating the negative impact of Cane Toad on the ecosystem of the property and monitor the progress in this regard;

6. Reiterates the request to the State Party to proceed rapidly with the appointment of an environmental NGO representative within the Alligator Rivers Region Technical Committee (ARRTC); and

7. Also requests the State Party to continue to keep the World Heritage Centre informed on the progress made in addressing the above key issues.