× 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. Cultural Properties - Examination of minor boundary modifications - Old City of Damascus (Syrian Arab Republic) Type du document Décision Numéro de référence 8B.51 Date Jui 19, 2011 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Statut active Sujet Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes Traité Convention concernant la protection du patrimoine mondial, culturel et naturel (Nov 23, 1972) Réunion 35e session du Comité Site web whc.unesco.org Résumé The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-11/35.COM/8B.Add and WHC-11/35.COM/INF.8B1.Add, 2. Approves the proposed buffer zone for the Old City of Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic; 3. Recommends that the State Party give consideration to the following points: a) Consider extending the buffer zone as currently defined so as to ensure a better connection between the historic quarters of the ancient city and the inscribed property, b) Continue the regulation and control efforts, either currently under way or announced, for the various parts of the buffer zone, and to keep the World Heritage Committee up to date with progress in this matter.