IUCN Evaluation of Nominations of Natural and Mixed Properties to ...
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Ecosystem Management, <strong>and</strong> Environmental, Economic <strong>and</strong> Social Policy), from other specialist<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficers in the <strong>IUCN</strong> Secretariat, <strong>and</strong> from scientific contacts in universities <strong>and</strong> other international<br />
agencies. This highlights the considerable “added value” from investing in the use <strong>of</strong> the extensive<br />
networks <strong>of</strong> <strong>IUCN</strong> <strong>and</strong> partner institutions.<br />
2. FORMAT<br />
Each technical evaluation report presents a concise summary <strong>of</strong> the nomination, a comparison with<br />
other similar sites, a review <strong>of</strong> management <strong>and</strong> integrity issues <strong>and</strong> concludes with the assessment <strong>of</strong><br />
the applicability <strong>of</strong> the criteria, <strong>and</strong> a clear recommendation <strong>to</strong> the World Heritage Committee.<br />
St<strong>and</strong>ardised data sheets, prepared for each nomination by UNEP - World Conservation Moni<strong>to</strong>ring<br />
Centre (UNEP-WCMC), are available in a separate document.<br />
3. SITES REVIEWED<br />
21 site files were reviewed by <strong>IUCN</strong> in the 2002/2003 period, involving 15 field inspections. These<br />
comprised:<br />
ii<br />
• 8 natural site nominations (including 1 extension <strong>and</strong> 1 referred site where additional information had<br />
been received),<br />
• 7 mixed site nominations (including 3 extensions), <strong>and</strong><br />
• 6 cultural l<strong>and</strong>scapes.<br />
Joint missions were carried out with ICOMOS for all new mixed site nominations. Joint missions were also<br />
carried out with ICOMOS <strong>to</strong> 2 cultural l<strong>and</strong>scapes <strong>and</strong> the reports for these sites are included in this<br />
document. <strong>IUCN</strong> reviewed an additional 4 cultural l<strong>and</strong>scape nominations <strong>and</strong> provided comments directly <strong>to</strong><br />
ICOMOS <strong>to</strong> assist them in their evaluation process.<br />
The files reviewed by <strong>IUCN</strong> in 2002/2003 are as follows:<br />
ID Number State Party World Heritage property proposed<br />
A.<br />
A1.<br />
1083 China<br />
1086 Egypt<br />
<strong>Nominations</strong> <strong>of</strong> natural properties <strong>to</strong> the World Heritage List<br />
New <strong>Nominations</strong><br />
1102 Kazakhstan<br />
Three Parallel Rivers <strong>of</strong> Yunnan Protected Areas<br />
Ras Mohammed<br />
Saryarka - Steppe <strong>and</strong> Lakes <strong>of</strong> Northern Kazakhstan<br />
1023 Russian Federation <strong>Natural</strong> System <strong>of</strong> "Wrangel Isl<strong>and</strong>" Sanctuary<br />
1090 Switzerl<strong>and</strong><br />
A2.<br />
951 Rev Viet Nam<br />
Monte San Giorgio<br />
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park<br />
Referred nominations for which additional information has been received<br />
769 Rev Russian Federation<br />
/ Mongolia<br />
Uvs Nuur Basin
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