Now he devotes time and money to the conservation of ancient sites and the documentation of cultural traditions.
Now Ludwig devotes time and money to the conservation of ancient sites and the documentation of cultural traditions.
President Joseph Kabila Kabange to discuss the conservation of the sites.
The World Heritage Committee also examines reports on the state of conservation of inscribed sites and asks States Parties to take appropriate conservation and preservation measures when necessary.
Present the World Heritage Committee with a detailed report on the state of conservation of World Heritage sites in Mali, notably Timbuktu and the Tomb of Askia during its next meeting.
This Strategy recognised the evolution of Biosphere Reserves from sites focussing on nature conservation and research, to sites of excellence for sustainable development.
Promotion for reducinng the negative effects caused by anthropic pressures on the conservation capacity of the units that form the complex of natural sites of biodiversity protection and conservation.
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The main points on the meeting agenda were the examination of the state of conservation of the five sites and putting into place corrective measures recommended by the World Heritage Committee.
During the session, World Heritage Committee members will examine the state of conservation of 169 properties including the 34 sites inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger because of serious threats to their outstanding universal value.
Conservation and protection of World Heritage Sites located in Pakistan are of utmost priority and despite the negligible budget allocation for its biannual regular programme, UNESCO Islamabad has succeeded in creating a general awareness regarding the universal significance of these sites through advocacy, networking and generating extra-budgetary resources.
The 1972 Convention for Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage developed from the merging of two separate movements: the first focusing on the preservation of cultural sites, and the other on the conservation of nature.
The Committee will also review the state of conservation of 147 World Heritage properties, including the 31 sites inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger and another 36 that are causing serious concern.
Decisions on inscription are made by the World Heritage Committee, upon the recommendation of the International Council on Monuments and Sites or the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, the two advisory bodies for cultural heritage and natural heritage respectively.
The exhibition opened in Havana on 18 April, on the World Day of Monuments and Sites during the presentation of the National Award of Conservation and Restoration.
It said the planned roads, and the upgrading of a railway line, would have very damaging effects on a number of sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs), the highest category of conservation protection.
Applications are reviewed by two advisory bodies: cultural sites by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), and natural sites by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Biosphere reserves often cover large areas which encompass national parks, nature reserves, protected areas, and in some cases Ramsar sites (Ramsar Convention on the conservation of migratory birds of international significance) as well as world heritage areas.
Applications are then reviewed by two advisory bodies: cultural sites by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), and natural sites by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which inform the Committee of their recommendations.
It has also funded specific conservation projects for sites included in the inventory and a range of capacity-building activities.
"We are committed to managing sensitive sites for the benefit of biodiversity and the conservation of priority species and habitats, " a spokesman said.
Preservation and conservation of cultural heritage is another major concern as major World Heritage sites such as Mohenjodaro stand in the path of the floodwaters descending through the Indus River Valley.
Ms Mitrofanova also advocated for greater transparency in the work of the advisory bodies: the International Union for Conservation of Nature, (IUCN) the International Council on Monuments and Sites, and the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM).
Other sites going on sale include covered reservoirs, springs and areas of conservation, along with potential residential building plots.
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the advisory body that assesses the nomination of natural sites and its evaluations are used by Committee for its decisions.
By recognising and thus publicising individual sites, UNESCO and other cultural watchdogs risk harming the cause of conservation, which would be better served if visitors to the country were spread around a broader range of places.
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It involves, notably, enforcing the law (in particular laws concerning nature conservation and the mining code), making sites secure, reinforcing the operational capacity of the Congolese Wildlife Authority, reducing commercial poaching, stopping the illicit exploitation of natural resources and strengthening the efforts of peaceful evacuation of illegal occupants of protected areas.
The Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust (ABCT) said the monuments would acknowledge the locations as heritage sites and highlight their contribution.
These sites are well used by local people, the woodlands are sympathetically managed for wildlife and conservation of key species which includes co-ordinated management and felling.
We are particularly encouraged by the emphasis on the conservation and preservation of the Outstanding Universal Value of each site as a means of protecting and sustaining World Heritage Sites in England.
They will also discuss sites on the World Heritage List in Danger, and a selection of those whose state of conservation is up for review.
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