Protected areas

Using Geographic Information System (GIS) analyses and literature review, this study examines the current List of Natural and Mixed WH Sites from the perspective of natural values related to biogeography, habitats and biodiversity. The review addresses Criteria (ix) and (x) under the draft revised Operational Guidelines (OGs) ([ii] and [iv] under the current OGs) - Criteria (vii) and (viii) are not addressed.

This report presents a summary of the presentations and the main outputs from the working groups of the workshop “Harmonisation of Tentative Lists in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe” held on Vilm from May 9th to 13th, 2007. The report is complemented by a CD-ROM containing the workshop's presentations and the most relevant reference papers (see Annex for an overview of the documents).

This report discusses role of the World Heritage Convention in recognizing and protecting geological and geomorphological heritage, and presents proposals based on a global consultation.