× 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. Progress report on the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Convention Document type Decision Reference number 12D Date Jun 24, 2012 SourceUNEP, 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).