× 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. State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv” (Turkmenistan) Document type Decision Reference number 7B.61 Date Jul 10, 2005 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Wild species & ecosystems Treaty Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972) Meeting 29e session du Comité Website whc.unesco.org Abstract The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev, 2. Recalling its Decision 28 COM 15B.67 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004), 3. Congratulates the State Party of Turkmenistan on the efforts made in terms of reinforcement of the legal protection, elaboration of a management plan and coordination of activities undertaken by different international teams; 4. Encourages the State Party to consider applying for International Assistance under the World Heritage Fund for the organization of training activities; 5. Requests the State Party to regularly report to the World Heritage Centre on the progress achieved on the protection of the property, especially as regards the management plan, which is currently being elaborated.