× 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. Other matters Document type Decision Reference number XIV.52-54 Date Sep 1, 1980 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Wild species & ecosystems Treaty Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972) Meeting 4e session du Comité Website whc.unesco.org Abstract 52. His Excellency, Mr. Camille Aboussouan, the Ambassador at Unesco of Lebanon informed the Committee that his country will ratify the World Heritage Convention in the near future. He addressed the attention of the Committee to the need to protect the archaeological and cultural sites and monuments of the city of Tyr in conformity with the stipulations of the Hague Convention and referred in this respect to resolution S/RES/459 (1979) of the United Nations Security Council. 53. The Committee examined a proposed design for World Heritage Certificates and authorized the Chairman to approve a final design according to his judgment. 54. The representative of Australia, stated that his government was looking into the possibility of hosting the fifth session of the World Heritage Committee in Australia during the second half of 1981. He hoped to be in the position to provide firm advice on this matter in the near future. The Committee thanked the Delegate of Australia for this generous offer.