World Heritage Convention Act (Act No. 49 of 1999). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for: the incorporation of the World Heritage Convention into South African law; the enforcement and implementation of the World Heritage Convention in South Africa; the recognition and establishment of World Heritage Sites; the establishment of Authorities and the granting of additional powers to existing organs of state; the powers and duties of such Authorities, especially those safeguarding the integrity of World Heritage Sites; where appropriate, the establishment of Boards and Executive Staff Components of the Authorities; integrated management plans over World Heritage Sites; land matters in relation to World Heritage Sites; financial, auditing and reporting controls over the Authorities; and to provide for incidental matters. Subject Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword International agreement-implementation Pollution control Cultural heritage Expropriation Institution Protected area Management/conservation Geographical area Africa, Southern Africa Abstract The objectives of this Act are, inter alia, to: (a) provide for, the cultural and environmental protection and sustainable development of, and related activities within, World Heritage Sites; and giving effect to the values of the World Heritage Convention; (b) make the Convention part of South African domestic law and to create a framework to ensure that the Convention and the Operational Guidelines are effectively implemented in the Republic; (c) ensure that everything done in terms of this Ac Full text English Website www.info.gov.za References - Legislation Implemented by Proclamation of Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape as a World Heritage Site and Delegation by the Minister of Certain Powers and Duties to South African National Parks (SANPARKS) (No. 71 of 2009). Legislation | South Africa | 2009 Keyword: Inland waters, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Management/conservation, Wetlands, International agreement-implementation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Proclamation of the Cape Floral Region Protected Areas as a World Heritage Site and Delegation by the Minister of Certain Powers and Duties to the Director-General of the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (No. 72 of 2009). Legislation | South Africa | 2009 Keyword: Inland waters, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Management/conservation, Wetlands, International agreement-implementation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulations in terms of the World Heritage Convention Act, 1999 in connection with the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park (Notice No. R. 1193 of 2000). Legislation | South Africa | 2000 Keyword: Inland waters, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Management/conservation, Wetlands, Institution, International agreement-implementation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Delegation of powers under the World Heritage Convention Act (Notice No. R. 723 of 2002). Legislation | South Africa | 2002 Keyword: Transfer, Contract/agreement, Protected area, Management/conservation, Wetlands, International agreement-implementation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Establishment of the Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park and Authority (Notice No. R. 4477 of 2000). Legislation | South Africa | 2000 Keyword: Inland waters, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Management/conservation, Wetlands, Institution, International agreement-implementation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Other references Implements treaty Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage Treaty | Multilateral | Paris | Nov 23, 1972 Keyword: Inventory, Institution, Research, Cultural heritage, Financing, Education, Management/conservation, Data collection/reporting, Special fund, Protected area Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-155235)