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Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (Chongoni Rock Art Area)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
8B.22
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 Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,

2. Refers the nomination of Chongoni Rock Art Area (Malawi) back to the State Party to allow it to put in place legal protection for all the shelters through their designation as national monuments;

3. Congratulates the State Party of Malawi on its efforts in the preparation of the nomination, and encourages the State Party to continue its work to protect the outstanding universal value of the property;

4. Requests the State Party to:

a) augment the Management Plan to encompass the management of the woodland and its use by local communities; and

b) put in place as soon as possible arrangements to allow a minimum number of staff to work at the site.