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Progress report on the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Convention

Document type
Decision
Reference number
12D
Date
Jun 24, 2012
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
36e session du Comité
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract

The World Heritage Committee,

1.   Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/12D;

2.   Takes note of the progress made in the preparation of the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention under the theme “World Heritage and Sustainable Development: the Role of Local Communities”;

3.   Encourages States Parties to continue to develop, support and carry out activities to promote the anniversary;

4.   Invites the World Heritage Centre to continue implementing the programme of activities assisted by extrabudgetary funding available or to be identified;

5.   Requests the World Heritage Centre to report on the 40th anniversary celebrations to the 37th session of the World Heritage Committee (2013).