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Nominations of Natural Properties to the World Heritage List (Coiba National Park)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
14B.10
Date
Jun 28, 2004
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
28e session du Comité
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract

The World Heritage Committee,


1. Defers the nomination of Coiba National Park, Panama, until the new proposed national law establishing the National Park is approved by the President of Panama and a revised, expanded nomination is submitted for examination;


2 Encourages the State Party to continue its participation in the development of the proposed Cocos Islands – Galapagos Marine Biological Corridor where Coiba National Park can play an important role as a stepping-stone core area for marine conservation.