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SOC noted by Committee: Lower Valley of the Awash (Ethiopia)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
VII.D.63/64
Date
Dec 2, 1996
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
20e session du Comité
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract

VII.63 Lower Valley of the Awash (Ethiopia)

The Secretariat reported that in spite of its difficult access, it appeared that the site is subject to the uncontrolled visits of individual tourists seeking souvenir fossils. To provide better protection and in order to further enhance this si te, several measures were recommended, including the:

  • designation of a guide by the CRCCH;
  • construction of a museum;
  • eventual extension of the zone inscribed on the World Heri tage List.

The Bureau took note of the Secretariat's report and encouraged the Centre for Research and Conservation of the Cultural Heritage (CRCCH) to implement the above-mentioned proposals, and to keep the World Heritage Committee informed of all progress accomplished.