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 Pollution control Cultural heritage Expropriation Institution Protected area Management/conservation Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, 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 Act conforms with the obligations of the Republic in terms of the Convention and the Operational Guidelines;(d) ensure that effective and active measures are taken for the protection, conservation and presentation of the cultural and natural heritage of the Republic; (e) encourage investment and innovation in connection with World Heritage Sites; and (f) promote the development of culturally, environmentally and, if applicable, economically sustainable projects in connection with World Heritage Sites (sect. 3). Section 4 outlines the fundamental principles of this Act. Where an existing organ of state is already lawfully managing or involved in a World Heritage Site, the Minister may declare that organ of state to an Authority under this Act. The Minister may also establish new Authorities under section 9. Full text English Website www.info.gov.za References - Legislation Implemented by 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX 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 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, Cultural heritage 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, Cultural heritage 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX